Back Where 216“Yes. You stamp the last one,” he replied, then reached out to recheck. After a brief nod, he confirmed, “That’s all.”

Casually, he looked up but paused when he caught me staring at him. Chantel. He had worked through the reports with me, reading them out, and together we finished the task.

Somehow, I liked his interaction more than Baron, my cousin. I swallowed, thinking briefly about it. The possibility of him being appointed as my Beta. But I knew it was impossible, at least for now. Chantel was a full–blooded demon, hiding behind layers of dark spells to mask his true identity.

I lowered my gaze from his curious stare and stood. At the window, the horizon already hinted that morning was not far.

I sighed softly and walked toward the living room. What happened at midnight… I would make sure it never repeated itself. I wouldn’t turn a deaf ear to the warnings again.

Crossing the threshold into the living room, my chest felt lighter, and with it I let out a quiet breath of relief. My steps slowed when I saw my sisters, both asleep in their chairs, heads resting on the table.

Serena, angry as she had been, was only masking her fear. She had vowed to keep watch all night, declaring I had made her life a living hell, but I knew the truth. She simply didn’t want to leave me alone. She was scared.