Chapter 30

Kaia’s POV

The evening had been peaceful—almost too peaceful. I was curled up on the couch in the living room, watching a movie on the big screen, the flickering light from the TV washing over the walls. The quiet hum of the night outside made everything feel calm for once.

It was one of those rare moments I could actually relax. No pack drama.

Then the doorbell rang.

I frowned. It was unusual—there were no maids around tonight, and Jeffery had not come back from work. ...