Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 41

“You don’t have to worry, Alex is on the phone with his father and a lady he calls ‘Aunt Linde

The coach replied, “Could you hold on a moment while I go and inform Alex that you called tom

When Sarah heard the coach’s explanation, she was silent for a moment, realizing that Alex must be on the phone with best and Linda right now, forgetting about their appointment,

“That’s okay, no need to put him on the phone.” Sarah replied, “And no need to tell him 1 asked. Just pretend I didn’t make the call.”

By the time Alex hung up, the silence in the room felt heavier than usual

He glanced at his phone, half expecting a message or a missed call from Sarah,

There was nothing. His brow furrowed as a faint pang of disappointment settled in his chest.

Why didn’t she call again? Or at least text? It was unlike her,

He shook his head, brushing off the feeling.

Maybe she’s just busy, he reasoned, but the nagging unease lingered.

Later that afternoon, Sarah was at her desk, reviewing reports with Megan, her assistant.

The hum of the office filled the air–keyboards clacking, phones ringing, snippets of hushed conversations wearing into the background noise.

“Megan, double–check the delivery schedules for next week and email me an updated list,” Sarah instructed, ker tote professional but distant.

“Will do,” Megan replied, noticing the slight distraction in Sarah’s demeanor.

As Sarah began packing up her things, her phone buzzed.

with her

phone

rarely called her unless there was something unpleasant to say or

a deep breath, she swiped

to reach Harrison, but he’s not

a request.

Victoria,” Sarah replied, her tone polite but edged with sarcasm. T’ll see

before abruptly

her mood sinking further. Why does every interaction with her feel like walking into

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number, but it went straight to voicemail.

her worry

calls unless he

on the third try,

voice was loud and cheerful, the

are you? I’ve been trying to reach you,” Sarah said, relief mingled

nonchalantly. “It’s insane here, Sarah! You should come check it out.”

disbelief. “Harrison, Victoria’s been trying to contact you.

important!” He said excitedly. “You come along and watch this game,

protest, the line went

wasn’t interested in

loud noise, the chaotic energy, the crowdsdead, it wasn’t

her phone buzzed, and an unfamiliar message popped up with the

hour–long drive, Sarah pulled up to a sprawling makeshift

with activity, the glow of floodlights illuminating the scene against the backdrop of

atmosphere was electric.