I widened my eyes as I stared at the beautiful golden eyes of my heroes.

Elijah.

Elijah... How did he know I was trapped in that room? And why was he helping me? Questions flooded my mind, but I couldn't voice a single one. He was one of them-a wolf, capable of anything. Yet, his actions didn't align with the cold, ruthless demeanor of his kind. As he carried me silently into the kitchen, I could feel the warmth of his body against mine, a stark contrast to the icy grip of fear in my chest.

Madam Anna was already awake, scrubbing the counters with a tired rhythm. When she...