Chapter 39

Sophia’s POV

I left the pack mansion feeling uneasy, the tension between Lucas, Jessica, and me only growing sharper with every passing day, the weight of their resentment following me even after the confrontation had technically ended.

I needed time to clear my head, so I made my way back to my own condo instead, hoping the familiar walls might steady me.

Relief washed over me the moment I stepped inside, this small space still feeling like the one true sanctuary left to me, away from all the chaos and drama of pack life, the door clicking shut behind me like a small, private exhale. But the relief didn’t last.

A low growl sounded from the corner of the room the instant I closed the door, and my heart lurched at the realization that I wasn’t alone.

I shifted instantly, ready to defe