The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

"What's the plan then?" Ethan was stumped.

He had always thought his strategy was rather clever, but if Alaric said it wouldn't work, it must really be flawed.

Alaric flashed a mischievous smile, a scheme twinkling in his striking, fox-like eyes.

Ethan hurried over, eager to hear his master plan.

In the afternoon.

Lydia had been swamped at the clinic all day, either diagnosing patients or engrossed in research. She hadn't had a moment's rest and was now feeling every ache in her back and stiffness in her neck.

She massaged her sore muscles as she made her way back to her apartment.

Suddenly, she heard the sounds of a fight coming from an alleyway, accompanied by cries of pain.

trained alertness kicked in, and Lydia quickened her pace toward the

up a man who was in agonizing pain, his

with a menacing look was punching and

stood by his principles. He believed in the survival of the

smart mouth, I see. You're just asking for it!" Another lanky man snarled at Ethan as he joined

protect his face, trying to

him, Ethan let out pained groans, looking like he

moment Lydia saw it was Ethan getting beaten, she was inclined to walk away. But the brutality of the attack

she couldn't just stand by

him go!" Lydia stepped forward

stopped and turned their menacing

just a woman, they

the back of his hand, sneered, "Look who's

Lydia as she approached. "Just strip off a piece of clothing, and we'll back off one by one until there's none of