Bill's eyes widened, an expression of disbelief and astonishment shining through them. Was it her? Did she really treat him so harshly? The darkened Isabella, for the first time, radiated a cold, predatory shadow that made Bill’s very soul shiver. He realized that he could no longer treat her as the pup he could bully at will.
A rain shower came pouring down. The rain washed the streets, making the dusty pavement spotless.
Thea stood by the window, overlooking the ground below the tall buildings. Despite the distance, her heightened gaze still accurately locked onto a small figure below. The little girl sat huddled on the flower terrace, wearing a floral-patterned shirt. Thea stared straight at her, tears glistening in her eyes.
"Kassie," she murmured dreamily, her inner wolf letting ou
