Chapter 12 Strip

• The grand chamber felt more like a prison to Rica. The tension thickening in the air was not relieved by the grandeur and opulence. She stood on the balcony, gripping the railing as she stared at the stars scattered across the night sky, trying to find some semblance of peace. Her mind was racing, and she was barely able to control her turbulent emotions.
• Jeco silently watched her from inside the room. His wolf, Ryan, ever the chatterbox, broke the silence that enveloped his thoughts.
• “She's stunning, isn't she? It is unfortunate that I do not sense her wolf at all. Are you certain that you made the right choice? You are really married?! I can't believe it! Is this a dream!”