Vera’s POV
I was folding a few of my dresses, trying to distract my thoughts, when a knock echoed from the door. At first, I assumed it was Rina or Michelle, maybe coming to check on me.
But as I opened it, a guard stood outside instead.
“Alpha Gideon asked to see you, now” he said firmly, not even giving me time to respond.
My hands froze.
Why now?
After all his silence, after ignoring me like I didn’t exist… he suddenly wanted to see me?
Was he finally going to explain?
Maybe even apologize?
A small flicker of hope stirred inside me. Maybe this cold distance was just a mistake. Maybe he had reasons I didn’t understand. With quiet steps, I followed the guard down the hallway, trying to silence the nervous beat in my chest.
When we reached his chambers, the guard pushed the door
