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 mother in laws name: Victoria.

tightened around the phone

her unless there was something unpleasant to say

deep breath, she swiped to answer.

Harrison, but he’s not answering. I need to speak with him about something important. You’ll contact

wasn’t a

polite but edged with sarcasm. T’ll see what I

better,” Victoria snapped before abruptly ending the call.

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

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dialed Harrison’s number, but it

worry mounting with

to ignore calls unless he was in

on the third try, the

Harrison’s voice was loud and cheerful, the sound of

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

replied nonchalantly. “It’s insane here, Sarah!

disbelief. “Harrison, Victoria’s

said excitedly. “You come along and watch this game, I promise it will be

protest, the line went dead.

interested in racing.

loud noise, the chaotic energy, the crowdsdead,

when her phone buzzed, and an unfamiliar message popped up

up to a sprawling makeshift arena on

was alive with activity, the glow of floodlights illuminating the scene against the backdrop of a brilliant full moon.

was electric.