Chapter 27

Author Winnie quickly spoke up, forcing a polite smile despite her rumbling stomach. "Since you've all eaten, we won't disturb you further." She knew that arguing directly with them wouldn't benefit anyone, especially with cameras recording every interaction. Such footage could damage her carefully cultivated image as the perfect Luna-to-be of the Frostfang Pack. Zayden, however, couldn't contain his fury. His amber eyes locked onto Lorelei as she continued eating without concern. Something primal stirred within him—a mixture of hunger, jealousy, and wounded pride. "You're blocking my light," Lorelei snapped without looking up, her voice sharp as steel. Zayden blinked in surprise, his dominance display completely ineffective against her. She sniffed the air delicately, then wrinkled her nose. "Didn't you shower today? There's a strange odor coming from you." Zayden instinctively lowered his head and sniffed at himself. Sure enough, an unpleasant scent emanated from his clothes. He coul