Laura's POV: Given the circumstances, I had to speed up my plan to return to the Watson family. Originally, I'd planned to wait until I had my own Lupus before heading back to the Watson Villa to uncover the treasure they'd hidden. But today was the day Bella was set to meet Karl Taylor. If Karl took a liking to Bella, they'd be engaged before I could blink, and I needed to put a stop to it before it was too late. As I was about to leave, I noticed that Matthew had already gone, so I told Charles I was heading back to the Watson Villa and might stay the night. "Of course, Ms. Watson. I'll inform Alpha Matthew as soon as he returns," Charles replied respectfully, not questioning my reasons for going back. He arranged for the driver to take me to the Watson Villa. "Whenever you're read

