Emma's POV

　　He gazed at me with a piercing intensity, his eyes searching for any sign of deception. "Tell me the truth, Emma," he urged, his voice low and gentle, yet firm. "I know you're not okay. I can see it in your eyes."

　　I hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. I was relieved to be free from the Pack house, but the trauma of my experience lingered. Bennett's persistence and genuine concern eventually won out, and I nodded, acknowledging my true ...