LYKOS
The room fell into a suffocating silence that weighed heavily on my chest as my gaze shifted to Calista's parents, their expressions as wide-eyed and stunned as mine.
Before any of us could process what had just happened, Calista turned on her heels and bolted out of the room. Lanzo pursued her without delay, and I turned back to confront Calista's parents.
We stared at each other, the silence thickening with unspoken thoughts until Calista's father broke the silence, his voice full of disbelief. "Well, that was unexpected," he remarked, reaching for his glass. He did not wait for a response before offering. "How about another round?"
I barely nodded before sinking back into my seat, my heart still hammering against my ribs. What were the chances of Calista being Lanzo's mate?
