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.

up with her mother

phone as unease crept into her.

there was something unpleasant to say or demand.

she swiped to

Harrison, but he’s not answering. I need to speak with

a

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

Victoria snapped before abruptly ending

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

07:58

Half A

30.8%

dialed Harrison’s number, but it went straight

tried again, her worry mounting

wasn’t the type to ignore calls unless he was in trouble or doing something

the third try,

cheerful, the sound of

I’ve been trying to reach you,” Sarah said, relief mingled with exasperation.

Races,” he replied nonchalantly. “It’s insane here, Sarah! You should come

with disbelief. “Harrison, Victoria’s

said excitedly. “You come along and watch this game,

could protest, the line went

wasn’t interested in

energy, the crowdsdead, it wasn’t

her phone buzzed, and an unfamiliar message popped up with

up to a sprawling makeshift

the scene against the

atmosphere was electric.