Chapter 20 A Battle

• Cassandra fixed her gaze intently on Meredith, akin to a predator eyeing its prey about to step into a trap. This sent a chill down Meredith's spine.
• “Ms. Gardner, over the past few years, I've gone to the hospital every month to donate blood for you, which has left me quite drained.” As Cassandra spoke, her fingers lightly brushed over the diamond crown. “Using this crown to thank me isn't quite enough, don't you think?”
• Cassandra turned toward Thaddeus, asking with a smile, “Alpha, what do you think?”