Aria's voice trembled as she revealed the visions she'd uncovered from the council meeting. Elijah's expression transformed from calm to stunned, his eyes narrowing.
"Three of them... betraying me?" Elijah's deep voice was laced with disbelief and anger.
Aria nodded, her heart racing. "I saw it, Elijah. They're planning something sinister."
Elijah's jaw clenched, his gaze piercing. "You're staying here tonight, Aria. Lila will be out all night."
Aria's cheeks flushed as she hesitated. "I shouldn't..."
Elijah's tone brooked no argument. "You have no say in that. It's an order from your Alpha."
Aria's eyes widened, unsure how to respond. The command sent shivers down her spine.
That evening, the maids presented a sumptuous dinner, with an astonishing array of dishes. Aria's eyes grew wide.
"There's... so much food," she stammered.