Truths Spills

When Samantha saw her father approaching with the elite warriors, her heart dropped to the pit of her stomach. Her breath hitched, her face drained of color. It’s over… my luck has finally run out, she thought, fear clawing at her chest.

Celdric stopped in front of her, his expression like stone. He said nothing—just glared at her with cold fury, his silence heavier than a thousand accusations. Samantha’s knees nearly gave way beneath the weight of that gaze. Does this mean the end of my life?

Before either of them could speak, the heavy doors creaked open, summoninghim in. Alpha Damian stepped out into view, his presence swallowing the atmosphere with sheer dominance. At once, Celdric straightened and bowed deeply, sweat prickling the back of his neck.

“Alpha,” he said, his voice trembling with forced respect.

Damian said nothing at first. He merely stared, his piercing eyes pinning Celdric in place like prey. The silence stretched, unbearable, until the official’s knees threatened t