Lyssa's POV:

Just then, there were approaching footsteps coming towards the room as I retreated from him and just in time, the door was pushed open. Elara came in.

I stayed there, feeling small and insignificant as Elara stared at me with scorn in her eyes. It was clear that she despised me, a mere maid, for being in the presence of Alpha Garrett, her lover.

"What are you doing here?" she spat out, her voice dripping with contempt. Her long, flowing hair cascaded down her shoulders, adding ...