Drake's voice was almost too calm, as if he had already weighed the dangers hidden behind the words. He gave his final answer with a low growl.
“Okay!”
The line went dead.
Cassandra slowly lowered the phone from her ear. Her wolf’s eyes burned as she turned toward Zaria. A faint smile crept onto her face. Cassandra’s laugh slipped out soft, yet it dripped with mockery.
“Zaira, help me reach Thompson Corporation. Drake is right. This threat has lingered over us long enough. The bond has been sealed, the contract signed in blood. Now it’s time I face Damian.”
Zaira's frown deepened. She crossed her arms over her chest, her wolf bristling at Cassandra’s words.
“Don’t worry,” Cassandra continued, her tone smooth, almost playful. “Elena’s nature is solid. Damian trusts her. As long as sh
