ned towards him, some filled with respect, others marked by cautious curiosity. But today, it wasn't fear that Alayna felt in the face

ing closer, his eyes burning

impassive, although her

ed in a calm, but

the space with his imposing stature. The room

e untouchable? he as

members of the pack instinctively backed away, fe

rossing her arms. But I refu

most shocking. Damian frowned

e challen

laugh esca

. And you know why? Becau

A heavy silence fell, everyone holding the

towards her, his ga

is path, Alayna , I wil

refusing to give

plied in a soft

ined in the shadows, moved forward slightly. His face remained impassive, but his gaze was fixed

m but authoritative, "don't you think th

wards him, clearly irrit

f this, Kael

ft a calculated silence before respondi

unnecessary scene. We have so

the room, observed the scene with growing interest. Their power was discreet but u

rnal matter, Kael

e pack interest me, rep

risked losing control not only of the situat

n't asked Kael for help, but his intervention was welcome. She knew that her d

the eyes on her. Some were admiring, others wary, but sh

ay some things, his fingers brushed against something hard under a floorboard. Intrigue

hen she discovered what it contained: letters

d it. Her mother's elegant, flowing handwriting caught her ey

ar Al

to a whirlwind of challenges. Know that no matter where I am, I am with you.

layna 's eyes, but s

read people and use their weaknesses against them. If you ever encounter an enemy, observe him ca

ing. Her mother's words were like a light in t

able advice and bittersweet memories. His mother had left him a legacy more

within her. It was only the beginning. She would use everything she had learned, everythi

e not only Damian, but also Kael , this enigmatic man w