Chapter 0248

Chapter 0248

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Alexander placed his hand over mine on the table, his touch firm but reassuring. His warning look was

unmistakable, and I steeled myself, realizing who was walking toward us.

“Alpha Lake,” Alexander greeted evenly as the man reached our table.

“Good evening, Alpha Black,” Derrick replied. “I hope I’m not intruding.”

“We can spare a moment,” Alexander said, his tone polite but measured.

“I wanted to congratulate you,” Derrick said, his expression unreadable. “I’m sure you understand our obligations were elsewhere on the day of your wedding.”

“Of course,” I replied, turning to face him.

gaunt, as though she’d been unwell. Gone was

had taken a toll on

her voice barely above a

I said, though my

was measured, almost solemn. “I don’t

stared at him, unblinking, disbelief washing over me. This had to be a

what?” I asked, my voice sharper than I

out between you and David,” he replied, keeping his voice low to avoid the ears

at Alexander, uncertain how to respond. Alpha Derrick sounded sincere, and there was nothing in his tone or demeanor

be the quiet, obedient wife to David. He was

and treated me as though

could have possibly changed to make him apologize now? And why here, in public?

people were staring. The Lakes had already drawn attention just by entering the restaurant. This interaction would

hesitantly, wary of the

that—but I didn’t realize how much of one until now. He never should have thrown you away. He never should have chosen Amanda over you. And to do it in such a shameful, public way… It was an embarrassment to

his mistake and make things right, but clearly, I was wrong about that too. And so, on behalf of myself and my pack, I want to offer my sincerest apologies. You deserve respect, Ella, and I

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