Chapter 0258

Chapter 0258

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The next morning, Alexander behaved as if nothing had happened. By the time I exited the bedroom, he was already up and dressed, standing by the counter as the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air. His phone was in his hand, and he seemed intently focused on whatever was on the screen.

“Good morning,” I said softly.

“Good morning,” he replied, looking up and offering me a warm smile.

“Are you working already?” I asked, glancing at his phone,

“Just a bit,” he said. “We’ve got about an hour before we need to leave for the council meeting. I’m going downstairs to take care of a few things. I’ll meet you in the lobby, and we can head to the car together. Sound good?”

“Yes,” I said with a nod. “I’ll see you then.”

I turned to the fridge to find something for breakfast as he grabbed his coffee and left the apartment.

An hour later, Alexander and I arrived at the council building. It had been quite some time since I’d attended one of these meetings. With everything so tense and chaotic lately, I hadn’t felt it appropriate to come.

didn’t want to risk running

meeting since the wedding, and Alexander and I needed to present a united front. It

of the car first, then turned to offer me his arm. I accepted it

alphas and Lunas, exchanging polite conversation and pleasantries. The atmosphere was lively, filled with the hum of quiet conversations and

Alpha Derrick, but there was no sign of David, which was a

groups of people stood engaged in quiet conversations. Near the front of the room

gaze lifted, and a broad smile spread

toward us.

fleeting moment of unease, but

warmly. “It’s good to see you. How are you settling into

with a polite smile.

to hear,” he said with genuine warmth. “It shows you’ve

I said, grateful for

tone light but sincere. “I’m glad to see you back

he continued, turning to Alexander. “There are some important issues

Alexander replied respectfully.

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