Joana's eyes widened at the unexpected sight of Elijah, a mix of surprise and relief coursing through her. She sensed he might be there to offer assistance. Despite his discreet glance in her direction, emphasizing the need to conceal their bond, he strode towards the desk.
"Is there an issue here?" Elijah inquired of the receptionist.
"Yes, Mr. Wyatt," she responded, gesturing towards Joana. "This woman, who is human, insists on being served ahead of werewolves. Our protocol prioritizes werewolves."
The receptionist's widened eyes revealed her trepidation, realizing the gravity of the situation with Elijah Wyatt's presence.
"Well, let's make an exception today," Elijah stated, turning his attention to the perplexed werewolf couple nearby.
"My apologies," he extended to them before re
