~ Isabella’s POV

The next morning, I was pulled out of my dreams by a soft knock on the door. Blinking sleepily, I sat up, rubbing my eyes, as Kate mumbled something about “five more minutes.” Just as I was about to fall back into the pillows, there was another knock, louder this time. Grumbling playfully, I got up and opened the door to see one of Lucian’s guards standing there, looking a bit flustered.

“Good morning, Miss Isabella,” he said, bowing respectfully. “Sorry to disturb you so early. There’s…a lady in Alpha Lucian’s office, waiting to speak with him. She insists it’s urgent and requested to speak with you...