Chapter 81

As I sat in the restaurant, my thoughts were swirling with conflicting emotions. I couldn't believe how fortunate I was that Genevieve had managed to remove Aurelia from our lives. Her disappearance meant that Alpha Dante, her mate, would now be mine, as it should be. I had loved him first, long before Aurelia came into the picture. But I couldn't share these thoughts with Dylan; he'd misunderstand them completely.

Dylan looked at me curiously, his eyes searching for an answer. "What are you thinking about, Danciana?" he asked, his voice filled with concern.

I decided to deflect his question, not wanting to reveal my true intentions just yet. "Oh, it's nothing. Just pondering about Aurelia's sudden disappearance," I replied casually.

Dylan frowned slightly, clearly not satisfied with my response. "I can't believe she's gone," he sighed, "Do you think it's possible that she's still alive?"

I knew I had to play along with his optimism, even if it was against my desires. "Well, as long a