Emilia walked into the kitchen, her mind still roaring with everything that had just happened. The sight of Raymond, coughing blood on the floor, replayed in her mind, and her heart beat faster with each step. She scanned the room, where several of the maids were busy with their morning tasks, unaware of the storm waiting for them in the living room.

The maids seemed to notice her presence, as they stopped what they were doing and turned to her. Their faces were filled with worry as they caught sight of Emilia’s tense expression.

"The Alpha summons you." I announced.

“Miss Emilia,” one of them asked. “why are we being...