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.”

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 women,

is intertwined with theirs,” I whispered out loud, my voice shaky. “If I do something,

stark contrast to the coldness of my fears. “All you need to do is tell Logan. Perhaps he’ll have

the cold marble sink, letting out a shaky breath. Images of Logan’s tender touches and sweet

had been planted by the whispered tales of

if he’s just playing a part, portraying himself

that unveiled his true nature? What if I ended up becoming another whispered tale among these women, another story of a girl who

was a reminder of the bond. we shared, the strength that

if we stand by, do nothing, the weight of that inaction might be too much to

senses. The realization hit me with a clarity that was jolting. Yes, there was danger. Yes, there was uncertainty. But the

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

stepped back out into the main area, the voices

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

his face seemed to

happens sometimes,” he murmured, a shadow crossing his features. “Some of these men only see them as objects, thinking their wealth and power lets them get away

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

in this city. If anything, giving someone a lesson will be entertainment for most of these

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