Chapter 333 Straight To The Heart

Ella

The shadows on the ceiling seemed to sway and dance as I lay on the plush bed, the soft linens providing little comfort to my restless mind. Each tick of the ornate clock on the wall reverberated in my ears, amplifying my rising anxiety.

But it was the silence that was the loudest of all, the quiet punctuated only by my shallow breaths.

“Can’t sleep?” a familiar voice echoed in the depths of my mind, its tone soft and playful. Ema.

“Hey, Ema,” I whispered out loud to the wolf within me, grateful for the company. She chuffed in amusement. “You’re thinking about him. I can tell.”

I sighed, turning onto my side, curling up as if shielding myself. “I’m not. I’m just… restless.”

There was a pause, a stillness, before she responded. “Don’t pretend that you’re not worried about him.”

I rolled my eyes. “I’m not worried.”

She chuckled, a sound that reverberated through my core. “Ella, after all these years, do you think you can hide your feelings from me?”

“I’m just…” I hesitated, searching for the right words, my heartbeats quickening. “He could be out there doing something dangerous right now. He’s always involved in something risky.”

My wolf hummed, a gentle, soothing sound that seemed to wrap around me. “He’s strong, Ella. And smart. Logan knows how to handle himself.”

“That’s what I’m afraid of,” I whispered, my voice catching. “He might push himself too far. What if something happens?”

one filled with understanding. “He’s been living this life long before you came into the picture.

push away the rising tide of worry. “I just wish

voice grew tender, maternal almost. “He’s trying to protect you, in his own way. But it’s okay to

eyes stinging with unshed tears. “I just wish I could be there with him, side by side.

emanated from within. “Your fierceness always did amuse me. But for now, try

the sheets. There was a beat of silence. “Then maybe you should do something else. Distraction, can be

marble floor sent a shiver up my spine, grounding me. Taking a deep breath, I got to my feet and padded softly

ethereal light. The world seemed peaceful, untouched

I decided to take a walk. Maybe the night air

Logan’s taste for luxury. Every turn revealed ornate artwork, gilded mirrors, and the kind of furnishings one would see in glossy magazines. But for all its opulence, the mansion

made soft, echoing sounds on the marble floor as I strolled, occasionally stopping to admire a painting or a delicate piece of

knew it, my stomach emitted

muttered to myself, “all this

a newfound purpose, I began my search for the kitchen. The mansion’s labyrinthine design made it a bit challenging, but I eventually stumbled upon a massive double door that opened to reveal an even more impressive kitchen. The counters sparkled with cleanliness, and the steel appliances looked straight

stood there for a moment, absorbing the size and splendor, before a

Lost, are

Her gray hair was neatly pulled into a bun, and there was a

I… I was just looking for something to eat,” I admitted

chuckled, her eyes

right place.” She motioned for me to sit at one of the stools by

homemade meal was too hard to resist. “A

started speaking, her voice soft and filled with memories. “You know, I’ve been with Logan’s family since he

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