Chapter 137

Cole turned his head and met the sharp yet familiar gaze of Alpha Dalton.

A slight smirk tugged at Cole's lips. "Dalton. It's been a while."

Dalton crossed his arms, regarding him with curiosity. "What are you doing in Silvermoon?"

Cole's expression didn't shift. "Business."

Dalton's brow furrowed slightly. He knew Cole well enough to understand that was only half the truth. Once, long ago, they had been part of the same Alpha training program alongside Arnold and Charles. Arnold had been the most disciplined among them, the one who followed every expectation with unwavering precision.

And Cole?

Cole had been the most unpredictable.

His origins were steeped in mystery, whispers of a powerful but elusive family trailing behind him. After their graduation, he had disappeared from the structured world of the Alphas, reappearing sporadically in different territories, seemingly operating on his own agenda.

Dalton narrowed his eyes. "So you just happened to show up in time for the festival?"

Cole shrugged. "Same as you."

Dalton let out a small chuckle, though there was something uneasy in the way his eyes flickered to a spot behind them.

Cole followed his gaze.

Linda.

She was standing near a small restaurant, Alex beside her, Arnold just a short distance away. But Dalton wasn't looking at Arnold. His focus was entirely on Linda.

expression didn't change, but he

had feelings for

there-the tension in his shoulders, the way his gaze softened when

back toward Cole and asked, "You and Arnold

didn't answer immediately. Instead, he studied Dalton for a moment before offering a slow,

frowned but didn't push. He knew Cole

thought

really was Arnold's son... then what would

supposed Luna still had unfinished ties because of the child, then wouldn't Linda only end up

after, Cole made an excuse to

however, took

way toward the

were.

stepped away at that

composed demeanor slipping slightly

surprise flickering across her face before she smiled

at Alex, who was excitedly tugging at

dessert!" the boy insisted, his voice light and cheerful. Dalton hesitated, his gaze sharpening

as Linda, without missing a beat, picked up a spoon and gently fed Alex a

His chest tightened.

kind. Too

nice to him. Dalton couldn't help but think, Does she really

Linda deserved more.

moment, Alex suddenly paused. His spoon hovered midair, his

His eyes widened slightly.

called out

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