Alisha
The room felt suffocating after Scarlett left, her scent lingering in the air. A mix of confusion, hurt, and that damned unwavering trust. My wolf paced beneath my skin, her agitation making it impossible to stay still.
Each step across the hardwood floors echoed in the silence, matching the thundering of my heart. How could Scarlett be so blind? Nina wasn’t just a threat. She was a viper wearing a sister’s skin.
And Jack? My wolf snarled at the mere thought of him. He wasn’t just some ordinary guard. Every instinct I possessed screamed danger whenever he was near, his presence like oil slicking across my senses.
A soft knock interrupted my thoughts. I turned to see David, Scarlett’s loyal beta, standing in the doorway. His expression was calm, but his eyes betrayed a flicker of
