Carla

I had reached a point where I was both emotionally and physically spent. I was eager to get together with Matthew as soon as possible, but I didn't want to risk leaving the castle once more without the alpha king's permission.

That whole night, I stayed tucked away in a dark and quiet corner of my room. The tears were streaming down my face. There was a knock at my door from one of the maids. I screamed, "I don't want to see anyone!" but no one heard me.

She spoke to me in a low tone and said, "I am aware that you are distressed. But would you...