hur

reverting to its usual professional monotone. I gave Ca

adable mask. But my senses were not focused on the hospital. They were stretched out, following the two scents tha

welcome change from the hospital's antiseptic smell. My footsteps were completely silent as I descend

The air was thick with the smell of exhaust fumes and damp concrete. I me

Alvarez was pacing beside it, running a hand through his p

king over her shoulder nervously before scurrying to the Porsche and jumping into the pa

ere safe. They thou

ol

hicle. The sound of the thick glass and steel was irrelevant. I could hear eve

his fist against the leather-wrapped steering wheel. "Tearing up the

ing sweetness. I heard the rustle of fabric as she leaned against him. "He'

't deliver the film rights for 'The Crimson Pact' from that artist, Argent, they're pulling my funding and recasting the le

ot my people looking into Argent's real identity. We'll find them." She lowered her voice, as if sharing a

ll have access to resources you can't even imagine.

ite was daring to use my family name-the name of the Alpha King of the entire East Coast-in h

d my enemie

ing, Hailee. Truly." I heard the sound of a kiss. "Just get me those rights. As soon as you do,

ued, but I had heard enough. I turned and wal

below. The rage was a living thing inside me, a cold, controlled fire. I took out my phone-n

m memory. It was answ

voice said. Carey Bender

low and devoid of emotio

to say more. H

ne of credit, every sponsorship deal, every potential film role. I want

r it don

ming to be a Lawson family heir. I want a full background check. I want to know who she is,

on your desk

hospital bed. So fragile, yet so fierce. The silver fire in her

rything about her life for the past three years. Every financial transaction, every social media post, ev

stood,

Car

, Al

t who hu

er creaking in the silence. The game had changed. Thes

ut to overturn the entire