Chapter 0158

It’s not that I don’t trust your judgment,” I said hesitantly. “I’m just… uneasy about all of this.”

“We can meet in person,” Alexander offered. “It might be easier to discuss our plans that way.”

“I’d love to,” I replied, “but I promised my father I’d help him with some pack matters today.”

“I see,” Alexander said, his tone calm. “It’s just as well. I have a few meetings I can’t put off. I also wanted to ask you about the David situation.”

I reached the end of the sidewalk and slid into the back seat of the car waiting to take me home. I leaned my head against the seat and sighed. Social media was buzzing about David again, and it was maddening.

After everything, he was still a thorn in my side. I wished he’d just disappear, but deep down, I knew that was never going to happen.

“Yes,” I said after a pause. “That’s something we need to address. I agree, though I’m not sure what the best approach is. I was hoping you might have an idea.”

“Does that mean I have your permission to handle the situation on my own?” Alexander asked.

His words gave me pause. There was a subtle edge to his tone, a quiet implication that he already had a plan in mind–one he didn’t seem inclined to explain. Honestly, the thought of not being directly involved was a relief.

course,” I said quietly. “I think you’re better

your trust,” Alexander said, his voice almost too casual. “I’ll spare you the long–win

xplanation

leaked to a few choice media outlets. It’ll a.. De out to

a small frown tugging at my lips. “He doesn’t handle embarrassment well,” I

already increased security and spoken to your father,”

my father?” I asked, surprised. “When

I was concerned he might be planning something new.

good thing that you get along with my father, but I can’t

it a good thing that your future husband and your father get along? I would think that would

parents to get along. Getting on my father’s good side is a great start. I even think my mother is starting to warm up to you, despite her

so concerned?” Alexander asked,

you’re speaking to my parents outside of my presence

he didn’t say

I haven’t

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