Under the influence of the Alpha

ark. He had sent a short text, but the mere fact that he had bothered to write it made her shiver. Since she had left home and moved to Las Veg

elf. They haven't forgotten

t before she could respond or even think further, a vibration shook her phone again. This time, it was a

referred to forget. Luna quickly went there, hoping that everything was under control. But as she entered the great hall, she saw a scene that threatene

el uncomfortable. She wasn't responsible for anything, but it was hard not to feel guilty in a sit

e?" he snapped, visibly

ion, but before she could say a word, a col

have a proble

ed with a firm step, his gaze scanning the scene with a coldness that made everyone presen

care of t

ure of gratitude and embarrassment wash over her. She knew this protective gesture came from Aurelius, but it surprised

not what I expected from you, Luna.

o remain calm. "I... I wasn't aware of the mi

r eyes. But before he could answer, he simply gave her a cold look, a look h

una couldn't help but wonder why Aurelius had taken the time to help her.

ad told her. When she got home, she hurried to call Mark, but he didn't answer. Her heart raced as she thought

felt something was coming. An event she couldn't anticipate. And despite her efforts to focus on

as she walked through the hotel corridors. She wasn't supposed to hear them, but Aurelius's s

eatening voice. "The hotel is only part of the puzzle. What we d

nswered in an equally cryptic manner. "I am aware of that, b

verything under control. But don't forget who's in charg

passing moment. There was something even darker than the aura he already gave off. What he had just said, those words laden with menace, echoed in her mind.

surround Aurelius. But an irresistible sense of intrigue enveloped her. Every encounter with him pushed her a little

ind was caught in a struggle between curiosity and fear. She knew something was going to happen, but sh