LOGINELENA'S POV, “So you think someone let him in. Deliberately.” He stated, and it somehow made me feel extremely happy to see that he didn't present it like a question. “The guards let in a stranger to your quarters without informing Joyce or me about it. That's not a good sign. I specifically asked
ELENA'S POV, After my sudden meeting with the handsome stranger that night, morning came too quickly. I didn't sleep much, and whatever little rest I was able to get in between, it felt shallow, constantly interrupted by the same image replaying in my mind. Every time the stranger was standing un
ELENA'S POV, The pack house had gone quiet hours ago, but sleep refused to come. I sat by the window in the room Joyce had given me, watching the last traces of rain cling to the glass before sliding down in uneven lines. The storm had passed, but it had left something behind. Not in the sky, but
ELENA'S POV, “It wasn’t just a claim,” Andrew cut in, his voice firm enough to stop the speculation before it could spiral. He leaned forward slightly, his hands resting on the table as his gaze swept across the room again, anchoring their attention back to him. “I had my spies look into it after E
ELENA'S POV, Joyce's pack house was warmer than I expected, but it didn't ease the weight sitting on my chest. The storm had followed us for a long part of the way, rattling against the windows before fading into a steady drizzle. It was as if the sky itself had grown tired of helping me for this
ELENA'S POV, The rain didn't let up—it hammered harder, soaking my coat to the skin. The wind was blowing just as harshly, plastering my hair to my face as cold rivulets snaked down my neck. No one budged, not even an inch despite the heavy rain. They stayed frozen on their knees as little puddl
ELENA'S POV,Julian's voice dropped. “P-president Ryan…?” The words barely left his lips before I saw his entire posture shift from how it was just a few seconds ago. His spine straightened first, as a reflex, but he got defensive seconds after when he looked at Ryan. He immediately bent into somet
ELENA’S POV,I woke up to silence surrounding me from everywhere, and the feeling of tiredness still clinging to my eyes. I had no idea what time it was, but judging by the warmth I could feel on my face, I feared I was already late for work.I didn't want to open my eyes yet.So, I stayed on the be
ELENA'S POV, The gentle morning light spilling through the balcony welcomed me, as I stepped out of the bathroom, dressed and ready for the day. I was tying the belt of my cotton dress when I noticed a small girl perched on the edge of my bed. She was swinging her legs carelessly while waiting
Ryan.He was sitting on the edge of the bed when I stepped out of the bathroom with damp hair, and the robe knotted clumsily around my waist. I froze in my place as his eyes lifted to meet mine, and for a brief moment, they widened, surprised to see me walking out dressed only in a bathrobe.I quick







