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.”

when Ema spoke, there was a gentle conviction in her tone. “We are strong, Ella. We are wolf and woman. These women, they’re victims of predators of a different kind. Women should help

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

is tell Logan. Perhaps he’ll have advice, or maybe he’ll act on it. From what we’ve seen, he cares about you.

the cold marble sink, letting out a shaky breath. Images of Logan’s tender touches and sweet words from earlier that night, memories

there was also a lurking fear, one that had been planted by the whispered tales of the escorts about the unpredictable nature of men

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

true nature? What if I ended up becoming another whispered tale

It was a reminder of the

stand by, do nothing, the weight of that inaction might be too

was danger. Yes, there was uncertainty. But the idea of not acting, of letting another woman

to Logan. Regardless of the outcome, I had to try. Because the true danger wasn’t just in the world outside,

in stark contrast to the reality I’d just witnessed within. As I stepped back out into the

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, made me

Escorts. One of them… she had

sighed, running a hand through his dark hair. The fine lines on his face seemed to deepen, as if he was all too

crossing his features. “Some of these men only see them as objects, thinking their wealth

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 voice laced with a lethal calm. My heart raced. “Are

of the biggest Mafia bosses in this city. If anything, giving someone a

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