Anika:
My eyes twitch as I try—really try—to focus on just one person in the room. But it’s like my vision won’t listen to me.
Hunter. He actually had the audacity to show up here… and bring his son along, too?
Of course he did. I should’ve known he’d trace me.
I swear, I nearly smashed the phone I was eavesdropping with, the moment I heard Hunter agree to Matteo’s insane offer.
I mean, he deserves it anyways.
“Anika, are you okay?”
A soft hand lands on my shoulder.
And just like that, his touch stills the rage swirling within me.
“Yes… I’m fine.”
Matteo watches me for a second, then says, “You know you’re the woman of the moment here. I’m not going to force you to heal their pack. If you don’t want to..just say the word, and they’ll be gone.”
I hear Hunter let out a horrified g
