Chapter 76 Esmeralda's Pov

• The intruder's words sent a shiver down my spine, but I forced myself to remain still. My heart raced, thudding so loudly I was sure Gideon could hear it. He shifted slightly, his body a shield between me and the man, his stance brimming with tension.
• “Who are you?” Gideon demanded, his voice cold and commanding.
• The hooded man chuckled, the sound chilling. “You don’t need to know my name, Alpha. All you need to know is that I’ve come to deliver a message.”