Chapter 99

• Varen made it seem so obvious and effortless, as if accepting it was the easiest thing in the world. But no matter how he framed it, I couldn't bring myself to think of myself as an equal to an Alpha. I could barely hold my own against a mixed-breed—facing a pureblood supernatural felt like staring into the abyss. Still, Varen had a way of giving me courage, pushing me to confront my greatest enemy: my father.
• After downing another bottle of Dom Pérignon, I could almost picture myself screaming at him, throwing all the anger and resentment of my miserable childhood straight at his terrifying Alpha face. Of course, that fleeting bravery vanished the moment morning arrived—replaced by a pounding headache and regret.
• When I finally opened my eyes, it felt like my brain was being tossed around on a rollercoaster. Luckily, the downsides of drinking didn't last long. My newly awakened genes kicked in, and my body quickly shifted into super-digestion mode, erasing the hangover almost instantly. Just as I was gathering the strength to get out of bed, a knock at the door startled me. Instinctively, I jumped up, falling into a defensive stance, my heart pounding.