LEONA'S POV I glared at Sophie, but she ignored me and continued out. "I want to talk to you," Darren uttered in full authority. My heart started pounding as he closed the door. "About what? Should we go outside? I mean, it's kind of…." "No. Let's talk here," Darren lay on our bed, crossing his legs comfortably. I stayed on my spot and kept my distance. I won't give him any chance to get near me or pull me closer to him. His smell turned weird. He was ecstatic, and it startled me. "So, what do you want to talk about? Is it confidential that you need to barge in our ro…." "How did you meet Andrei?" his face suddenly darkened. His aura shifted fiercely. I can sense his blood boiling and his temperature rising. What's wrong with him? I narrated how I met Andrei the night at the twenty-four-hour mart. He suddenly went calm. I can hear his pulse beating normally. It rises as his temperature rises. "That's it? Why is he acting like a close friend?" "I honestly don't know. Maybe

LEONA'S POV "Oh my gosh! It's Margaux!" I immediately open the window, crawl my way out, and jump to the back of the house. When I was returning to the photo shoot, I looked back and couldn't believe how I had done that—maybe adrenaline rush. I don't want to get a slap on my face again. God knows if I can still hold back my anger. From a distance, I heard Margaux enter my room and search for me. She was about to go hysterical but didn't see me inside. Darren made an excuse to check any clothes I had to replace my skimpy swimsuit. Still, Margaux got jealous of Darren's attention toward me. "Whew!" I sighed in relief. "What's wrong?" Sophie noticed my sweat and cold skin. "Nothing! Just nervous," I answered, wiping my sweat and dabbing the tissue onto my face. "Goodness! Why are you sweating like crazy?! I need a retouch here!" Franco clapped his hands and ordered his team to fix my makeup. Margaux went back to the beach, glowering. I caught her eyes looking at me angrily.

LEONA’S POV Unfortunately, Franco was not satisfied with some of the pictures. Even the camera operators and the marketing team. Some photos need to retake, and Mr. Hanada wanted a collaboration of the Muse men and women models. That would only tell that Darren and I will do a photo shoot together. Awkward. After what happened last night, I can’t even look him in the eyes. I was whining to myself when Sophie entered the room. “What are you doing here?” “I didn’t say anything! What?!” I turned to the startling. “You just sell yourself. All right, what is it?” “What?!” I glared at her and sat on the bed. “You were saying something, and don’t lie. Because if there’s nothing wrong, you wouldn’t be here hiding with that dress and full makeup on.” Yeah, I forgot I was wearing the dress I used during the photo shoot yesterday and wearing full makeup. After Franco painted my face, I felt jittery and hid in the room. I sighed and sat on the bed. My mind is battling with me if I

LEONA’S POV“Rupert!” I pushed him away annoyingly. “Sorry, but I am scared. What was that noise? A wolf?” Rupert clung to my arm again and urged me to accompany him. “Seriously, Rupert? That noise was nothing, and you are overreacting.” “What if it comes here? Let’s close the door!” Rupert locked the doors and windows crazily. I was planning to go out and follow the howl. I know it was a werewolf. I can feel it in my gut, but I can’t go there with Rupert. He’ll be a nuisance. With that, I decided to go to my room and rest. Everyone could see it and be in danger if that was a werewolf. Werewolves are vultures when it’s full moon. It’s not safe for humans. Rupert followed and went to his room. I forgot about Darren. I was going to knock on their room again, but what if Darren was already sleeping? He wasn’t feeling better earlier. “Never mind,” I uttered and went to bed. I will check on Darren in the morning. DARREN’S POVIt was a full moon. I forgot. When I was burning and brea

LEONA'S POVAmanda called me. She's back in the city for my decision. The board members of the Flame Corporation sent her a letter demanding to introduce the new heir of Rose Eldrich. As one of the stockholders and board members, the company wanted to ensure that Eldrich's shares were given to the rightful owner. I believe they sent it directly to my Mommy Rose's account, which was now under my name, but with Amanda's help and the bank's cooperation, I remained undisclosed. "I am out of reasons, Leona. It would help if you made a plan," Amanda complained fretfully. "Okay, let me think. Just text me the meeting place, and I'll be….""Leona? Sir wants you in his office now, and please hurry," Fiona cut in and disappeared, returning to her desk. "I got to go, Amanda. I'll see you later."What does he want again? And in such a hurry? I was headed to Darren's office when my phone rang, and it was Madam Sonia. I had no time to hide somewhere, so I dropped her call."What is…."Darren pul