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.”

a pause, and 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

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

stark contrast to the coldness of my fears. “All you need to do is tell Logan. Perhaps he’ll have advice, or maybe he’ll act on it. From what we’ve seen, he cares about

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

by the whispered

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

that unveiled his true nature? What if I ended up becoming another whispered tale among these

a gentle nudge, a feeling more than words. It was a reminder of the bond. we shared, the strength that came from being wolf

by, do nothing, the weight of

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,

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

just witnessed within. As I stepped back out into the main area, the voices and laughter from the ballroom flowed over me like a rushing river, but I felt detached, lost

through my reverie, his clear eyes searching mine. “You were gone for a while. Everything okay?” I hesitated, wondering once more

One of

his dark hair. The fine lines on his face seemed to

he murmured, a shadow crossing his features. “Some of these men only see them as objects, thinking

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 voice laced

bosses in this city. If anything, giving someone a lesson will be

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