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Ava's POVThe voice was that of Alpha Anderson Shelton.The screen showed him. He looked polished and composed. All I suffered in prison because of him flooded my memory.He was danger hidden behind a calm, refined exterior. But I could see it. I knew him a little too well, knew what he was capable of.Something in my chest tightened.“He’s back,” my wolf whispered.“Yes, he is,” I replied. He didn’t come earlier when Victor said he would. He had only just returned to Drakoria.My eyes were glued to the screen, to his face and his name, which was boldly written. It settled over me like a storm cloud.The kind of storm you don’t escape from. The kind you can only prepare for.Rose hurried over and quickly turned off the TV.“Oh my, there is nothing interesting there, Luna,” she said lightly, trying to fill the silence.Then she added softly, “I made you some honey lemon tea for your throat.”“I’m fine,” I said before Rose could say more, forcing a faint smile onto my lips. It felt unna

Ava's POVAt his words, I tilted my head slightly, letting them roll around in my mind before answering.“My background?” I repeated, almost thoughtfully. “You mean as a murderer? An ex-convict? Or a mistress?”The silence that followed was… delicious.I let my gaze drift over all three of them… Victor, Laura, and Jasper, taking in their expressions.Then I smiled with amusement.“You’re all ridiculous,” I said lightly. “So I’m not allowed to dislike it? How controlling of you.”I didn’t wait for a response, nor did I care for one. I turned and walked away, my steps slow, steady, and controlled as I slipped back into my room.The moment the door closed behind me, the smile on my face vanished completely.I exhaled slowly, my shoulders relaxing just a fraction as I leaned against the door.Laura had everything. She had status, power, and adoration, more than enough to last a lifetime.And yet… she still wanted more. She was never satisfied, always reaching, always taking everything.A

Ava's POVI blinked, forcing my thoughts into place. “Nothing,” I said, shaking my head. “Let’s go eat.”“Good! I know this amazing barbecue place just over there.” Nora beamed, shifting the shopping bags in her arms as she started forward. “You’ll love it.”I followed her, my steps light but measured, every sound around me amplified… the hum of voices, the distant rumble of engines, the scent of roasted meat drifting faintly through the air.As luck would have it, the concert hall sat right along our path to the restaurant.The entire entrance was drowned in Laura. Posters and banners had her face blown up, her smile flawless, her eyes serene. The words written across every surface were:Prodigy Pianist Laura’s Debut Performance.My fingers twitched at my sides.Nora scoffed beside me. “God, what an eyesore. Seriously, who puts up this many posters? Are they trying to ruin people’s appetites?”Before I could react, she grabbed my wrist and tugged me away. “Actually, forget that place

Ava's POVSlowly, I turned. Laura was looking straight at me.“I have a special surprise for you,” she said, smiling as if this were a coincidence. “During our interactive session, I asked the lighting team to pick one lucky audience member to join me on stage for a photo.”My eyes narrowed slightly.Lucky? Nothing about this felt random.“The winner,” she continued smoothly, “will receive a gift valued at one hundred thousand dollars… and exclusive tickets to my next performance.”The crowd stirred instantly with excitement and envy. All of it crashed toward me in suffocating waves.But I didn’t move.“Miss,” Laura called again, her tone softer now, almost coaxing, “would you please come up? Don’t be shy… we’re all friends here.”Friends? My wolf bared its teeth.Then she started clapping in a bright and encouraging manner.“Come on, everyone, let’s give this young lady some support!”The crowd followed immediately, applause rising, attention locking onto me completely. Too many eyes

Ava's POVI straightened slowly, refusing to cower before any of them.“Everything you touch falls apart!” Magnus continued. “You ruined Laura’s first concert… was that your plan? Is that what you wanted?!”I ran my tongue over my lip, tasting blood again. Then I wiped it away with the back of my hand.When I looked back at him, my eyes were cold and empty.“Mr. Stone,” I said evenly, “your daughter called me on stage. She put me there.”My gaze didn’t waver. “So why,” I asked quietly, “are you blaming me?”The second slap came faster and softer, from Beatrice, but was no less vicious.My head tilted slightly with the impact, my wolf snarling deep inside me, claws scraping against bone, demanding release.I held it back, barely.“How dare you mock us?” her voice came, sharp and venomous.Her scent was weak, illness clinging to her like rot, but her hatred for me burned strong enough to cut through it.“You think we’re being unfair?” she continued, her voice trembling with fury. “What