Chapter 85

​ Silvia​ I stood frozen in the doorway, my mind refusing to process the scene before me.​ The living room—once filled with laughter and warmth —had transformed into something out of a nightmare.​ Matteo, the man Sherman had secretly assigned to protect me, sat on the floor with his hands bound behind his back. ​ Blood trickled from his split lip and swollen eye. ​ The scent of his fear and pain filled the room.​ "What the fuck are you doing?" I managed, keeping my voice steady despite the hammering of my heart.​ "Did you know your husband has spies watching your every move?" Alpha Enzo asked, his voice dripping with mock concern. ​ The scent of pine and dark chocolate emanated from him—an Alpha's scent, powerful and domineering.​ I lifted my chin. "I'm well aware."​ My eyes met Matteo's, and recognition flickered between us. ​ I'd spotted him multiple times on campus, always at a distance, always watching. ​ Alpha Sherman's silent guardian assigned to me.​ I crouched beside him, finge