_Alyssa's POV_ I hurried back to my room and slipped inside, pulling the blanket over me. My heart was still racing from everything that had happened with Damon. As I settled into bed, I could hear voices drifting through the hallway. Logan had returned. “How did the meeting with the other Alphas go?” Ray asked. “Better than expected,” Logan replied. “They agreed to the new terms. But I don’t trust them. Something felt off.” “They have always been like that,” Ray said. “You will have to watch them closely.” Logan’s voice lowered, and I couldn’t hear what he said next, but I was too distracted to care. I let out a breath, relieved that no one had noticed me sneaking out earlier. I was safe, for now. I turned onto my side and closed my eyes, trying to calm my mind. But after a few mi