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Surprise Encounter

Hayley's POV:

Nocturne didn't believe me-he just turned and bolted.

+8 Pearls

I stared at the lingering cloud of smoke curling up from the bomb he'd dropped, then let out a long, helpless sigh.

Seriously? Is that really necessary? Isn't he being dramatic?

I mean, I do look like a harmless little Omega girl. Even if I had tricked him, did he really need to throw down a smoke bomb just to escape me?

Once more, I sighed again, more exasperated than anything, then calmly shut the door. After that, I walked over, crouched down, and picked up the still-warm canister from the floor.

In the kitchen, I grabbed a decent-sized knife and, in no time at all, had the thing taken apart into a scattered pile of components.

At last, the smoke stopped.

Pulling out my phone, I messaged Dominic. "What's wrong with this Nocturne guy? Is he always this dumb?"

They say he was the most elite werewolf after Thomas, but if this is how he operates-impulsive and panicky-then it's only a matter of time before he gets himself into real trouble.

Originally, I had planned to squeeze some info out of him-especially about Tom and his wife. But now, it looked like that would have to wait.

I switched gears and started going through Byrd Jewelry's performance

to remind me I hadn't eaten all day.

a kid, but I've never had much patience for fancy meals with delicate plating. I've

hotel and headed straight

my bag and a grilled sausage in hand, I strolled back the way I came, chewing as I walked. I was just about to order a crepe at the end of the street when

I

the money and tried to

a clear look at the werewolf's face, I smiled

doesn't want

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Chapter 778 Surprise Encounter

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Her face turned red with embarrassment. "Oh no, I can't do that," she stammered, turning back to the vendor. "You run a

back to politely shoving money

my temple, then reached over to the little cart and picked up

you're not from around here and hopes you'll

flyer

explain it for her. She let go of the werewolf's hand and smiled so widely it

of us each ordered a crepe, and we promised

practically glowing as

woman discreetly

quietly, almost like a secret-but not quietly enough

street together, and as we walked, I

my hand.

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