Chapter Hundred thirty-six

Maya’s POV

Despite my hesitation, I knew I had no choice. If I wanted to save Anita from the twisted web that Luna Nora and Alpha Ethan had spun, I had to tell her the truth. She deserved to know the danger lurking around her, and I couldn’t stand by and watch as they dragged her down in their twisted plans for Alpha Orion. My loyalty to Ethan felt like a burden, a weight that had lost all meaning in the face of what was right.

I made my way slowly to Anita’s room, my mind racing, my heart pounding with anxiety. I stood outside her door for what felt like an eternity, staring at the wood grain as if it would somehow reveal the right words for me to say. Every instinct told me to turn back, to abandon this and stick to the plan. But deep inside, I knew that staying silent would only lead to more regret, more guilt I couldn’t bear.

Just as I was about to walk away, I heard footsteps approaching. There was no place to hide, so I stayed put, trying to compose myself. Moments later, Anita