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.

but it was there-the tension in his shoulders, the way his

"You and Arnold

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

he said lightly, "maybe you should

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well enough to understand that pressing wouldn't get

the thought gnawed

was Arnold's son... then what would that mean

entangle him, if he and his supposed Luna still had unfinished ties because of the child, then wouldn't Linda only

exhaled, his gaze darkening

after, Cole made an excuse

however, took

he made his way toward the restaurant where Linda and

were.

away at that moment, leaving Linda

usual composed demeanor slipping slightly

she smiled politely. "Dalton. I didn't expect to

who was

the boy insisted, his voice light

picked up a spoon and gently fed Alex

table.

His chest tightened.

was kind.

little too nice to him. Dalton couldn't help but think, Does she really have to take care of someone else's

Linda deserved more.

spoon hovered midair,

His eyes widened slightly.

Linda called

didn't respond immediately, his gaze scanning the street

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