THE QUINNS MANSION Isla walked up the grand steps of the Quinn mansion, her heart pounding with every step. The urgent message from her mother had caught her off guard, and the tone made it clear she couldn’t delay. Her thoughts spiraled as she tried to piece together what might be going on. Did Naya see me? Isla wondered, anxiety gripping her chest. Did she say something? If Naya had reported anything, the consequences could be disastrous. Being caught with the Alpha would be a scandal, but for Isla, a woman adopted into the Quinn family, it would be a disgrace of epic proportions. Her father, a stickler for appearances and tradition, would never forgive her. She barely noticed the familiar grandeur of the mansion as she entered. The tall ceilings, gleaming marble floors, and crystal

