Chapter 123

Cole turned his head and met the sharp yet familiar gaze of Alpha Dalton.

A slight smirk tugged at Cole's lips. “Dalton. It's been a while."

Dalton crossed his arms, regarding him with curiosity. "What are you doing in Silvermoon?"

Cole's expression didn't shift. "Business."

Dalton's brow furrowed slightly. He knew Cole well enough to understand that was only half the truth. Once, long ago, they had been part of the same Alpha training program alongside Arnold and Charles. Arnold had been the most disciplined among them, the one who followed every expectation with unwavering precision.

And Cole?

Cole had been the most unpredictable.

His origins were steeped in mystery, whispers of a powerful but elusive family trailing behind him. After their graduation, he had disappeared from the structured world of the Alphas, reappearing sporadically in different territories, seemingly operating on his own agenda.

Dalton narrowed his eyes. "So you just happened to show up in time for the festival?"

Cole shrugged. "Same as you."

Dalton let out a small chuckle, though there was something uneasy in the way his eyes flickered to a spot behind

them.

Cole followed his gaze.

Linda.

She was standing near a small restaurant, Alex beside her, Arnold just a short distance away. But Dalton wasn't looking at Arnold. His focus entirely on Linda.

Was

Cole's expression didn't change, but he understood immediately.

Dalton had feelings for her.

his shoulders, the way his gaze softened when he looked at her, the flicker

turned back toward Cole and asked, "You and Arnold were close once. So it's true? He has a

answer immediately. Instead, he studied Dalton for a moment before offering a

he said lightly, "maybe

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well enough to understand that

thought

Alex really was Arnold's son... then

Luna still had unfinished ties because of the child, then wouldn't

his gaze darkening

an excuse to leave, taking Abby

however, took a different

he made his way toward the restaurant where

were.

Arnold had stepped away at that

his usual composed demeanor slipping slightly as he greeted her.

her face before she smiled politely. "Dalton. I didn't

glanced down at Alex, who was excitedly tugging at Linda's

Linda, feed me some dessert!" the boy insisted, his voice light and cheerful. Dalton hesitated, his gaze sharpening

missing a beat, picked up a spoon

table.

His chest tightened.

kind.

couldn't help but think, Does she really have to take care of

Linda deserved more.

suddenly paused. His spoon hovered midair, his small

His eyes widened slightly.

called out

immediately, his gaze scanning the street

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