EVE The courtyard slowly emptied as the quieted crowd began to leave. I let out a long, shaky breath, feeling the knot in my chest loosen just a little.Before I could turn to head back toward the guest wing, Curtis wrapped his fingers gently around my arm. His grip was firm, but his touch was soft."Come with me, Eve," he whispered, his voice low enough so no lingering pack members could hear.He guided me away from the platform, leading me through the side entrance of the main house. We walked down the quiet corridor in silence until we reached his private study.Curtis opened the door, motioned for me to step inside, and shut it firmly behind us. He turned the brass lock, sealing us off from the rest of the pack house.I stood near the corner of his desk, rubbing my trembling hands together. Now that the adrenaline had faded, all I could feel was physical fatigue. My legs felt heavy, and my stomach churned with anxiety.He didn't go behind his desk. Instead, he walked right up to
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