“I can sense you, granddaughter… right on time hehe” The voice echoed through the cave, deep and ancient, vibrating through the stone walls like something alive. The sound pierced their bones, sharp enough to make even Zach tense. Diva moved forward, pulled by something she couldn’t explain, but before she could take another step, a hand clamped around her arm...hard. She whipped around, expecting Zach, but instead she found the royal detective gripping her like she was a runaway criminal. Zach froze mid-step, shock and irritation flashing across his face. The royal detective barked, “Why the f**k are you so careless, Princess Diva?” Diva’s eyes narrowed, a cold, dangerous glow sharpening her gaze. “I don’t answer to Princess anymore,” she snapped. “I’m Alpha Diva.” “Well, Alpha Diva,

