Chapter 117. Protecting the Innocent

Lara’s heart skips at the sight of him. She hesitates for a while but knows that she needs to wipe off that cocky smile from his face. Perhaps he thinks she’s still scared of him. She isn’t, right?

Carefully extending her forelimbs, she shakes his hand, wearing a blank expression on her face.

“Shall we begin?” Carter leads them to a room she hasn’t been in before. The place screams ancient, yet elegant and classy. The décor must have lasted decades without fading. The wax of melted candles makes the room look more ethereal. If it is ever discovered, it could serve as an art gallery or a dance room for ballerinas and contemporary artists.

They all gather around the exquisite, center table while Lara takes in her surroundings. The room is full of magnificent things, its aura exudes a celestial and divine aura, triggering her core wolf. She falls in love with her environment. How could Carter hide this place from her all this while? She wonders.

Then one of the