Kostas’s point of view The pack house smells of wood polish and faintly of roasted meat. Dinner preparations are underway, and I can hear Paris barking orders to the staff in a way that’s both commanding and somehow comforting. I guide Eva through the doorway, and I immediately sense the shift. “Ah,” Melissa’s voice cuts through the chatter like a blade. Sharp, cold, and dripping with judgment. She’s leaning against the doorway, arms crossed, eyes flicking over Eva like she’s inspecting a threat. Eva stiffens beside me, and I feel the tension radiate off her. I hate this. Melissa smirks. “Well, if it isn’t the mysterious little guest. Do you always wander into pack houses uninvited, or is today special?” Eva’s head tilts slightly, eyes narrowing, but her voice is calm. too calm. “I don’t wander,” she says softly, “I was invited.” Melissa snorts. “Invited. Of course. Because you look so… harmless.” Her gaze lingers, assessing, sizing up. “Tell me, are you going to stay long? Or
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