The room was steeped in tension, the air thick and heavy as Anya’s wide eyes remained locked on Axel. Her confusion was evident, her lips parting as if to speak, but no words came. Axel’s presence, so unexpected and overwhelming, kept her frozen in place. Before she could process his sudden appearance, two more blurs materialized in the room.
Kaian’s sharp gaze snapped at the figures now standing next to him. His breath caught when he realized who they were, his older sister, Kaia, and her mate, Maxime. Kaia’s hair was tied neatly behind her, her piercing red eyes scanning the room, landing on Anya with a flash of recognition and relief. Maxime, tall and broad with a protective aura, stood beside her like a shadow.
“What is happening?” Kaian demanded, his tone a mixture of anger and conf
