The simultaneous notification on their phones breaks the tense atmosphere in the studio. All three reach for their devices, momentarily distracted from the weight of their shared secret.
"Looks like someone's started a pack-wide search for D.R. Dares," Ethan says, scrolling through the messages with a furrowed brow.
Dorothy bites her lip, her artistic fingers tightening around her phone. "This is actually perfect timing. The more distracted everyone is with hunting for this mysterious person, the less they'll notice what's happening between us."
Magnus nods, his amber eyes scanning the article that's been shared throughout the pack. It's a simple announcement about the finalists in the National Young Artists Competition, with D.R. Dares listed among the select few chosen from thousands
