Lina's POV
Katrina insisted on having Ethan drive Chloe back to her apartment near campus, while she took on the role of my driver herself.
I felt uneasy about it, honestly. Katrina Storm wasn't someone who chauffeured people around. But she was adamant, so I settled into the back seat and tried to minimize conversation.
She kept glancing at me through the rearview mirror.
I could feel her gaze—assessing, contemplating. Like she was seeing me clearly for the first time.
"Do you know who Damian Brooks is?" she asked suddenly.
"No." Short. Direct. Not interested in elaborating.
"Mmm. His grandfather and Taylor's grandfather are brothers. The old man is Alpha of the Brookstone Pack. Very powerful connections in the Capital."
I gripped my purse tighter. "So what? I al
