“I don’t have time for this bullshit!,” he growled to himself, crumpling the invitation in his hand. But deep down, he knew he had no choice but to attend. Alpha Azriel and his powerful pack were not forces he could afford to snub without severe repercussions. An absent Tronel would only raise suspicions, something he desperately needed to avoid.
He paced his office, each step heavy with frustration. Bella was still missing. Despite deploying his best trackers and enlisting Crystal’s powerful magic, it was as if she had vanished into thin air. The girl’s disappearance was a thorn in his side, a complication he hadn’t anticipated.
Crystal, the ancient witch, sat calmly in the corner of his dimly lit office, her dark eyes gleaming like cold obsidian. Tronel turned to her with barely conta
