Valeria's POV
While ordinary ones might still be reeling from the horror of being attacked, Eric had already used the opportunity to secure a $200 million contract for the Shone—over the phone, no less.
As expected, in Eric's eyes, everything was a transaction. The attack brought attention—not just to him but to Shone as well. And Eric, ever the strategist, milked every bit of exposure to turn it into profit.
After the police concluded their questioning, Eric and I prepared to leave. But just as we were about to head back, a phone call shattered our plans.
“The ward is on fire. Hurry back now."
The voice belonged to Alpha Marcus, Alpha of the Nightveil pack. And the "ward" he mentioned was none other than the one on Bioai Island, where my older sister, Seraphina, had been under care.
