Chapter 31 Twenty Thousand

Aubrey’s POV

As he spoke, Mateo stepped aside to let me open the door.

He looked absolutely wrecked. The powerful aura typical of an Alpha was now distorted and feeble, weakened by his injuries.

Finisher

“That damn bastard dared to threaten us!” Ella snarled in my mind, furious. “Aubrey, let me out so I can tear that arrogant bastard to-”

Her voice stopped mid–sentence, like someone had cut it off with invisible scissors.

My heart dropped.

“Ella? Ella!” I called out frantically inside my mind, but no matter how hard I tried, there was no response.

She was gone? No way. I hadn’t done anything! Wait… I suddenly remembered the wolf suppressants I’d taken before.

Normally, one dose would delay a wolf’s awakening for three months. But Bailey and her twisted mother had been putting that stuff in my food every single day.

For two whole years. Seven hundred and thirty days. I’d practically lived on wolf suppressants!

As a wolf medic myself, I realized instantly–my body was like a faulty wire. My wolf’s power was flickering, unstable. I had no idea when it would return to normal, but it definitely wasn’t now.

The knocking outside the door hadn’t stopped. Inside, Alpha Mateo stared at me with cold, sharp eyes. “Why are you still standing here, Omega?” His low voice was hoarse with impatience and threat. “Now.”


wounded beast is often the most dangerous. I had no choice

onto the carpet. The harsh chemical smell immediately masked

dark gray uniforms from the Werewolf Patrol stood

voice to sound timid and harmless, like a regular Omega girl startled by a knock

softened his tone when he saw me–just a

herbs were stolen. We’re chasing the suspect. Did you

No wonder someone

the right mix of confusion and surprise, then shook my head hard. “I just

a tiny bit more, letting them see my sweat–soaked athletic wear

Mon, 11 Aug

Chapter 31 Twenty Thousand

the scent

exchanged a glance,


report

further

of relief. But the moment I shut the door, Mateo shoved me

not try anything, or I’ll make sure you die a horrible

Finished

still sharp as a hawk’s just

Finally, I spoke slowly.

“Two hundred grand.”

is dislocated. You’ve got silver shards lodged in your body. Internal bleeding. If those go untreated, even for an Alpha like you, it’ll get ugly. I’ll treat you. You stay here safe

Mateo’s POV

was seriously trying

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