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.”

strong, Ella. We are wolf and woman. These women, they’re victims of predators of a different kind. Women should help

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

to do is tell Logan. Perhaps he’ll have advice, or maybe he’ll act on it. From what we’ve

Logan’s tender touches and sweet words

was also a lurking fear, one that had been planted by the whispered tales of the escorts

questioned, my voice barely audible. “What if he’s just

the thing that unveiled his true nature? What if

a reminder of the bond. we shared,

do nothing, the weight of that inaction

perfumed restroom filling my senses. The realization hit me with a clarity that was jolting. Yes, there was danger. Yes, there was uncertainty. But the idea of not acting, of letting another woman suffer without trying to help, felt like a betrayal

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 outside, it was in the battle raging within-the fight between fear and doing

the opulent restroom’s door against my hand seemed in stark contrast to the reality I’d just witnessed within. As I stepped back out into the

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

in there. Escorts. One of them… she had a black

hair. The fine lines on his face seemed to deepen, as if he

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

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

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255