A car stopped in the parking lot of a five-star hotel. As I attempted to exit, the driver opened the door to assist me. I thanked him and instructed him to make a hotel reservation for himself. To alleviate his concerns, I assured him I would… (The sentence is incomplete in the original text).

The driver nodded. I looked around and entered the hotel.

The Crystal Blood Pack was exceptionally successful in the hotel business; this pack owned numerous five-star hotels. Many Alphas seemed to frequent them for leisure.

People glanced at me as I walked toward the lobby.

I approached the reception desk and inquired about renting a room.

“Miss, what type of room would you prefer? A forest view? Poolside? Rooftop view, or—?”

I interrupted the receptionist. “Any room is fine. Just one with complete privacy. I don’t want any men…”

The receptionist looked stunned. While checking the computer, she nodded and requested my information.

I provided my phone number and fingerprint. After completing the process, she handed me my room key.

I took the key and went to my room. After arriving, I took a bath, relaxing in the tub. Submerged in the water, I closed my eyes and rested my head against the… (The sentence is incomplete in the original text).

Suddenly, Adrian’s face appeared in my mind. His questions about my children earlier that day had frightened me; I feared he might discover them.

My phone rang, startling me awake. I remembered turning off silent mode at Eric’s request.

I tried to get out of the water, my right hand accidentally scraping against the bathtub’s edge in my haste. After rubbing my hand, I cautiously stood.

I examined my right arm—the hand that constantly reminded me of Adrian Miller. I averted my gaze, wrapped a towel around myself, and, after drying my hair, emerged from the bathroom. My phone was ringing again.

Hurriedly, I answered, seeing Jason’s name on the screen. I realized my father must have spoken to him about me.

“How could you agree to something so foolish?” my brother’s loud voice echoed through the room (despite not being on speakerphone).

“Brother.”

“What brother? You didn’t even give Alpha Lucas a moment’s consideration before giving in to his demands! I can’t allow you to…”

“Brother, please. I spoke to Dad; he understands.”

“This is typical of you. Whenever you do something against my wishes, you go to Dad first. Before the situation…”

“Brother, please don’t be angry.”

Jason took a few deep breaths. As my brother, he felt responsible for my safety. Adrian had hurt me before, and he didn't want a repeat.

“I’m coming to that pack to bring you back. They don’t deserve your help.”

“Brother, please don’t. I don’t want our packs to become enemies; it would only create more problems. I didn’t… (The sentence is incomplete in the original text) to this pack; it will only cause trouble for all of us.”

I pleaded with him. I knew my brother; if he came, he would definitely try to kill Adrian.

“Natalia, if you want that, I won’t interfere. But I’m not happy with your decision.”

Jason ended the call, clearly upset. I stared at my phone.

“Brother, I’m sorry for hurting you,” I murmured.

I wanted to call my children; I hadn’t spoken to them all day. I was about to call Butler William when a knock came at the door.

I paused, glancing at the door. Room service, I thought.

I quickly changed back into my daytime clothes, then opened the door to find a young man standing there.

“Yes?” I asked. He didn’t look like a waiter.

“Ms. Natalia, Alpha Lucas sent me. I’m Julian Campbell, a delta of this pack.”

“Hello, Delta Julian. Why are you here? How did you find my room number?”

He chuckled. “We are Alpha’s officials. Nothing is hidden from us.”

“Where’s the privacy?” I asked incredulously.

“The Alpha can invade anyone’s privacy; anyone could be a suspect.”

I rolled my eyes. Adrian’s officials were just like him!

“But you said Uncle Lucas sent you, not the Alpha.”

“Yes, but I’m an official wolf. Finding your room number was easy.”

“So, Delta Julian, what can I do for you?”

He smiled. “Alpha Lucas wants you to stay at the pack house.”