Chapter 16

• Isabella sat on the couch, her laptop open in front of her as she scrolled through a real estate website. She was searching for houses in Manchester, UK, a place she had always dreamed of living. The thought of starting a new life, free from the drama and stress of her current situation, was tantalizing.
• As she clicked on a particularly promising listing, she felt a sudden presence behind her. She jumped, her heart racing, and quickly closed the laptop lid.
• Alpha Kayden stood behind her, a hint of a smile on his face. "Sorry to startle you," he said, his deep voice calm and soothing.