Chapter 88

Caroline's POV My jaw dropped as soon as we walked into Ryan's mansion. But the game room? It wasn't just nice, it was insane. The ceilings were super high, with these huge crystal chandeliers hanging down. The room looked like a fancy Vegas casino, seriously. They had real blackjack tables, roulette wheels, even slot machines along one wall. Everything was dark wood and soft velvet, just screaming money. "Welcome to my playground," Ryan announced with a theatrical flourish of his arms, his eyes twinkling with pride. "Make yourselves comfortable." Draven rolled his eyes at his beta's showmanship. "Always the exhibitionist, aren't you, Ryan? Most people have a pool table and a dartboard, but you had to build an entire casino." "When you have money and space, why not enjoy it?" Ryan shrugged."The bar is fully stocked, and I've already ordered enough food to feed a small army. Help yourselves." As everyone dispersed toward the bar, I felt Draven's presence behind me, his body heat radiati