Chapter 77

VALERIA’S POV “I’ve called someone to help you with your abilities,” Dimitri said, his voice calm yet firm. I raised an eyebrow, suspicion instantly creeping into my chest. Before I could question him, the doors to the private training space opened, and a woman stepped inside. She looked to be in her mid-forties, with long, silver-streaked dark hair braided neatly down her back. There was something otherworldly about her—something that set my senses on edge the moment she entered. She wasn’t a werewolf. That much was clear. Her scent was different. Not the earthy, wild aroma of wolves but something older, something steeped in magic and secrets. Dimitri turned to me. “Valeria, this is Yuvonne. She’s a practicing witch—one of the best. I’ve hired her to help you control your powers.” I narrowed my eyes, my entire body tensing at his words. A witch? I didn’t like this. I didn’t like that he had brought someone in without so much as mentioning it to me first. I didn’t like that he assumed