Alexander’s POVThe morning air felt oddly crisp as I drove through the winding forest roads leading to the Laurent Pack territory.My knuckles were white against the steering wheel of my Jaguar, tension coiling through every muscle in my body.I had come to break my engagement with Isabella Laurent
Sarah's POVIt didn't matter why Ethan had come.What mattered was that I still couldn’t let them know about Aria—not yet."Aria, stay in your room for a bit," I said, keeping my voice light, even as tension coiled in my stomach like a warning.She looked up, immediately sensing something was wrong.
"Gently," I nodded, guiding her small finger to one of the pearl clusters. "Feel how smooth they are?"She nodded, her eyes wide with wonder. "It feels like raindrops, but not wet."I smiled at her description. "That's exactly right."For the next hour, I worked steadily, carefully reattaching each
Sarah's POVThe first light of dawn woke me from a fitful sleep.My body craved more rest, but the moment I remembered Elena's damaged wedding dress waiting for my attention, I forced myself upright.Not wanting to disturb Aria, who was still curled up beneath the covers beside me, I slipped from th
Sarah's POVI couldn't determine which motive was driving Alpha Richard's silence. What was his endgame in keeping this connection hidden?Rising from my chair, I grabbed my phone to call Elena.Alpha Richard had recognized her from the beginning, knew exactly who she was... but my finger froze over
Sarah's POVSome other factor?I silently repeated those words to myself. Suddenly, a flash of insight struck me, an idea taking root in my mind.The implications were terrifying.Could it be that..."Sarah? Did you even hear a word I just said?" Elena's voice broke through my racing thoughts. "I to