Chapter 68

Cole.

It was Charles, reaching him through the mindlink.

Hey, there’s a party tonight. You should come.

Cole hesitated. He glanced at Abby, who was rubbing her eyes. The excitement had drained her energy, and she was starting to look sleepy.

I don’t think so. Abby might be too tired.

Charles chuckled. She can hang out with Alex. Kids love playing together. You don’t have to worry about

her.

Cole still wasn’t sure, but Charles was persistent.

Come on, man. It’ll be good for you.

Abby yawned and stretched her arms. Nora smiled as she watched her.

“Looks like someone’s ready for bed,” Nora said softly.

Abby shook her head. “No, I’m not sleepy!” she insisted, though her drooping eyelids betrayed her.

Nora laughed and gave her a gentle pat on the head. “I had a great time today, you two. Let’s do this again.

soon.”

Cole met her gaze. “If you want, we can hang out more often,” he offered.

second before nodding. “I’d like

car, waved goodbye, and drove off, leaving Cole standing there in the cool

the mindlink. Or are you too busy on a

his eyes. It’s not a

expect to see

Fine. I’ll

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the air, mixing with the lively chatter of guests. The grand hall was decorated with

and Arnold were waiting near the entrance. As soon as they spotted

shows up,” Charles remarked, nudging Arnold. “I was starting to think he’d

looked down at Abby.

her

on,” Cole encouraged her. “Alex is right there.”

Abby let go of his hand and rushed toward Alex. The two children quickly fell

in well,” Arnold

Cole agreed, though his eyes kept drifting

up on his distraction almost immediately. “What’s on your mind, Cole?” He poured a drink and slid it

the glass but

Are

of a man who’s found his mate.”

liquid in his glass. He didn’t confirm it, but he didn’t deny it either. That was all the answer they needed.

in his chair, looking

quiet conversation nearby caught

at a small table, eating snacks as Linda smiled and walked over to them. greeting them,

turned to Alex. “Is this aunt your mom?”

seemed to hold its breath.

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glances, sensing that they were witnessing

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