CHAPTER EIGHTY THREE - ERIK'S FURY

As she prepared for bed, Anna couldn't shake the feeling that everything was about to change. She had taken her first real steps into Erik's world, and there was no going back now.  Anna woke up early the next morning, her mind still buzzing from the events of the previous night. The kiss she shared with Erik lingered on her lips, a reminder of the complex web of emotions and secrets she now found herself entangled in. As she got dressed, she made a decision: she would investigate the conspiracy discreetly, gathering evidence to protect Erik and prove her loyalty. Over the next few weeks, Anna threw herself into her self-appointed mission. She began by observing the behavior of Erik's Beta wolves, paying close attention to their comings and goings, their hushed conversations in corners, and their reactions whenever Erik entered a room. One afternoon, as she was tidying up the library, she overheard a conversation between two of the Betas, Jake and Liam. "We need to move faster," Ja