Chapter 64

Lorelei "Alright," I said as soon as Winnie finished her blackmail proposal, my voice casual while I enjoyed another bite of my birthday cake. The silence on the other end was almost comical. I could practically feel Winnie's shock rippling through the phone. "You... you're agreeing?" she stammered, disbelief coloring her voice. I didn't respond, just savored the rich chocolate frosting. Beta Zion had reentered the room and was speaking quietly with Alpha Keith, their voices too low for the phone's microphone to pick up. The tension through the line was palpable as Winnie's breathing quickened. "Lorelei!" she called out desperately. "Can you hear me? You just agreed, didn't you? Lorelei, say something!" I exchanged an amused glance with Alpha Keith as I let her stew. His dark eyes gleamed with understanding—he was enjoying this little performance as much as I was. Winnie's frustration grew with each second of silence. Gone was the fragile, sweet facade she normally maintained. The real