Ella POV
I was still chatting with Betty, enjoying her funny stories about her childhood and siblings. Her tale about Tim's past caught my attention. "He was a naughty and fun kid, but the war changed him. His childhood friend was killed by a vampire right before his eyes, and to this day, he still feels guilty about it," Betty said, her smile tinged with sadness.
I nodded, understanding why Tim was both cold and warm towards me. Just then, a knock at the door interrupted us. "Someone's here, Mara, get the door,"
Betty instructed.
A guard entered, his expression formal. "Greetings, Miss Betty and Miss Ella. The Alpha requests to see Miss Ella immediately."
I exchanged a confused glance with Betty. "Why?" I asked, but the guard's response was cryptic. "Miss Ella, it's wise if you find
