Sixty-Four.

(Belinda’s POV)

This was the night.

The night when every meticulous plan of mine was supposed to come to fruition.

I had been working towards this moment for what felt like an eternity, lurking in the shadows, orchestrating everything to perfection.

It wasn’t an easy feat, especially with the unexpected visits from guests at the manor. But their presence only added fuel to my carefully laid-out schemes.

I thought I had accounted for every possible obstacle and every potential threat. But then there was Celina. A sharp, observant woman who almost unravelled all my efforts with her sudden departure when she found out she was a werewolf.

But then there was Adolphus.

Ah, Adolphus.

His loyalty and cunning mind were just what I needed to salvage the situation. However, the night took an unforeseen turn. A turn I never could have predicted.

My past, with all its dark secrets, came knocking at my doo