Semua Bab THE RUTHLESS ALPHA'S MARKED BRIDE : Bab 11

Lyra's PovThe Northern Territory is eight hours away, and I'm spending them with strangers who look at me like I'm a puzzle they're trying to solve.I sat in the back of the luxury car, staring out the window as Crescent Hollow disappeared behind us. Damon drove while Celeste sat beside me reviewing notes. No one from my family came to say goodbye properly. Just a few waves from pack members who mostly looked relieved to see me go. The last glimpse of home faded in the side mirror and something tight pulled in my chest. No turning back now.Damon tried to make conversation after the first hour. "You nervous?" His voice was friendly, but his eyes in the rearview mirror were sharp.I nodded without looking at him. My hands stayed folded tight in my lap. Celeste did not give me time to think. She handed me another document. "Review the protocol for greeting higher ranks again. You will need this."I took the papers but my mind kept wandering. Eight hours trapped with these people who se