CHAPTER 7

As the beautiful woman with piercing green eyes walked into the room, her gaze swept across the space, locking onto Rohan with an affectionate smile. She hurried towards him, her movements graceful and confident. The warmth of their embrace was palpable, and I felt a pang of... something. Jealousy? Sadness? I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

When she turned to face me, her eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Who's this?" she asked, her voice polite but probing.

Rohan's expression softened as he looked at me, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. "This is Valerie. An old friend. Her children have been kidnapped, and I'm helping her find them."

His mate's expression turned sympathetic, her eyes never leaving mine. "I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you find them soon." Her words were genuine, but I sensed a hint of wariness beneath the surface.

As she turned to leave, I felt a pang of annoyance. Why was I feeling this way? I had no right to be jealous. Rohan had moved on, and I had too... or s