The Billionaire's Forbidding Bite

rcurrents of rumor and speculation. Every whisper felt like a ripple of electricity that ignited the surroun

turned to her, his expression serious. "We need clarity." If Do

ed, her mind racing. We need to know wh

onnections in the werewolf community, but I need you to leverag

tle in. "But you've got to promise me-no more keeping

. "I promise. But you must stay cautious, Vera. The moment yo

ion between them morphing into a new type of al

set her spine straight. "Our first step is t

That E

cent of polished wood and aged leather. Lucian stood by a large oak desk, perusing

ring to the files. "These are known contacts

ions. Each name felt like a ticking clock, counting down to confrontations they'd have to face.

his voice steady. That makes him dangerous. We can

ggested. "If I reached out to some of my father'

eel threatened by Dominguez, it'll create leverage. But I need to be t

ement igniting her thoughts. But we also need to prepare for

hair. "And if it comes to a fight, we ne

moment. The stakes had never felt higher, and for the

Days

formidable figure named Carlo Russo. The memory of family dinners and conversations with him l

hat evening as they prepared to leave for the meeting. This isn't just b

he replied, pulling on her fitted blazer. "And if

era's heart raced. The atmosphere buzzed with the sounds of plates clin

res. "Vera," he greeted warmly, though an edge of curiosity lingered in his tone. "It's

h genuine warmth, then gestured to Luc

Lucian. "Careful with that title, boy. There

ice steady, eyes locked onto Carlo. We need your suppor

the gravity of the situatio

alliance with us could shift the power bala

allenges. I can't promise this will end well for you." C

're prepared to take them, but we must act swiftly. We

expression unreadable. But I need a show of strength first.

ove their alliance's strength-not just to Carlo but to themselves. "We wo

That

mises. Lucian's voice broke the silence, heavy with thought. "If we're going to turn

in Dominguez's territory might send a message, V

"A display of power? You're more than just a paw

iting between them. This wouldn't just be a fight fo

over them. But for the first time, they were no longer just enemies destined to clash; they were fig