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.

She looked… different. Her face was pale, almost gaunt, as though she’d been unwell. Gone was the flawless composure I was used to

involving David had taken a toll

said softly, her voice barely

though my

solemn. “I don’t mean to overstep, but Ella, I feel I owe you

unblinking, disbelief washing over me. This had to be a trick–some calculated ploy to lower my

I asked, my voice sharper than I in

he replied, keeping his voice low to avoid the ears of nearby tables.

how to respond. Alpha Derrick sounded sincere, and there was nothing in his tone or demeanor to suggest he was lying. Yet

clear that he expected me to be the quiet, obedient wife

and treated me as though I

changed to make him apologize now?

had already drawn attention just by entering the restaurant. This interaction would fuel

said hesitantly, wary of

fool–I’ve always known 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

wrong about that too. And so, on behalf of myself and my pack,

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