"Ella…" Moore’s voice echoed through the hall, growing louder with each step.

Ella tensed, her instincts urging her to create distance between herself and Derek. She could feel the tension building, and the last thing she wanted was for Moore to find them like this. She shifted, trying to slip out of Derek’s grip, but Derek, sensing her intention, held her tighter, pulling her even closer to his chest.

Her eyes flared with frustration. "Alpha Derek, what are you doing?" she hissed, ...