Chapter 295 Black Eyes & White Lies

Ella

The dim light of the restroom cast shadows that danced eerily across the ornate walls. I stood there, staring blankly at the face reflected back at me from the gilded mirror. The hushed. whispers of the escorts in the adjacent stalls echoed painfully in my mind, punctuated by the occasional muted giggle from the ballroom outside.

A world of stark contrasts. My heart thudded painfully, each beat. screaming a desperate question. What could I, Ella, do in a world of opulence, where beneath the surface, darkness thrived?

“Ella.” The soft, husky voice in my mind was familiar, comforting. Ema always seemed to speak up when I was in turmoil, a constant friend and source of reason. “These women… they need our help.

I closed my eyes, trying to still the tumultuous emotions raging within. “It’s not our world, Ema. Interfering might bring danger to us and them.”

and when Ema spoke, there was a gentle conviction in her tone. “We are strong, Ella. We are wolf and

loud, my voice shaky. “If I do something, there could be dire consequences. Not just for me, but for those escorts

mind was warm, a stark contrast to the coldness of my fears. “All you need to do is tell Logan. Perhaps he’ll have advice, or

a shaky breath. Images of Logan’s tender touches and sweet words from earlier that night, memories of our dance in my living room, it all

lurking fear, one that had been planted by the whispered tales of the escorts about the

just like them?” I questioned, my voice barely audible. “What if he’s just playing a part, portraying himself

bringing this to Logan was the trigger, the thing that unveiled his true nature? What if I ended up

nudge, a feeling more than words. It was a reminder of the bond. we

we stand by, do nothing, the weight

danger. Yes, there was uncertainty. But the idea of not acting, of letting another woman suffer without trying to help, felt like a betrayal

the strength that Ema provided, I made up my mind. I’d talk to Logan. Regardless of the outcome, I had to try. Because the true danger wasn’t just in the world

As I stepped back out into the main area,

eyes searching mine. “You were gone for a while. Everything okay?” I hesitated, wondering once more if I should share. But the memory of Lina’s pained, blackened eye, and my wolf’s urgency,

in there. Escorts. One

hair. The fine lines on his face

men only see them as objects, thinking their wealth and power lets them get away with treating them

felt both surprised and relieved by Logan’s response. “They can’t just…. hurt these girls without consequences, Logan,” I countered, my voice shaking. Logan glanced around before leaning closer. “I’ll take care of it,” he promised, his

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