~Annalyn POV~
The mansion door slammed so hard that the walls trembled, heavy footsteps stormed into the hall I lifted my head from the cushion where I had been resting. Matteo's face was dark, veins visible along his temple.
Celix was the first to ask, "What happened?"
Matteo's chest rose and fell, his voice sharp with rage. "Lucas has been lying to us."
My eyes flickered toward Lucas, who stood near the staircase, his expression blunt, Celix frowned. "How?"
Matteo's words cut like a blade. "Can you believe it? Leo… that man… is a werewolf."
Silence fell even the candle flames seemed to quiver, Celix gave a short laugh, almost scoffing. "What nonsense are you saying?"
Matteo took two steps forward, his fists clenched. "I wish it were nonsense, but it's not."
Lucas's voice broke through, low but sharp. "I told you already... I don't know!"
