Zara
"Kate is so much more than meets the eye," Marcus smirked. "She's a true genius. Your Alpha suspected, yet he still lived. What a shame, the consequences will be dire."
My stomach clenched as his words stuck in my head, each word piercing my skin like shards of glass. Ethan could have avoided all this and told me himself, but he kept playing his games. I wasn't sure what Marcus meant when he said it would be too late, but I couldn't risk staying here any longer.
"Goodbye, beautiful," Marcus purred. "Until we meet again."
Our connection cracked like a thin sheet of glass, shattering onto the floor as I woke up in bed. The sun was beginning to rise, casting golden reflections on the damp ground. Rare rays of light filtered through the curtains, though the room remained dark.
Shrouded in darkness.
I crawled out of bed and quietly dressed. Noticing how calmly Kane was breathing. The house was quiet, and I saw no point in waking him unnecessarily.
