Chapter 67

Ava shot him a grateful smile. “Alpha Alexander, you are so

generous. Every girl should get a partner like you.”

“Don’t try. I am not interested in women.” Alexander glanced at

Ava, then turned to Ethan.

Ethan opened his mouth, his fangs faintly glinting in his parted

lips–his anger surfacing. He looked at Alexander, as though

daring him.

Ava laid a hand on his arm. “Ethan, this isn’t your fight tonight.

Let’s go.””

He looked between them, rage simmering. “I’m not done here.”

Alexander shook his head. “You are done. Come!””

Ethan glowered, but he didn’t move. I felt Ava’s eyes on me-

warm yet hesitant.


She squeezed my hand. “Come on. Let’s get you home.””

I watched Ethan once more, torn, then strode past him. I

climbed into Ava’s car as Alexander pulled Ethan toward his

waiting car.

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I didn’t look back, but I heard the low rumble of their engines

down the

The Next Morning

woke to soft sunlight slipping

hum of a quiet street outside. My

leg–but the scent of warm scrambled eggs

the air, cutting through the fog of sleep.

up slowly, surprised


nightstand with a neatly prepared breakfast- avocado toast, scrambled eggs, and a cup of black coffee. Beside it, a small folded note with Ava’s handwriting:Eat well. I had to step out. Lock the doors.

course, she would

a bite, chewing slowly. It was warm, comforting–but my thoughts were far from settled.

about Amelia and Chole. The way Chole had spiraled lately, and how unpredictable Amelia had

together again?

chewing on the thought. Chole was too far go. emotionally—on the

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enough to throw her lot in

unstable. But still… something felt

your chest before a

needed to stay sharp.

and reached for my

finger hesitated over the call button


second, then pressed.

up before

said, calm

safe,” I said. “Just thought I should check in. I’m

place.”

small pause before he chuckled. “I

“You do?”

he said. “Nothing hides

“You sure

and

Miguel,” I said softly and

coffee.

was still clutching my half–empty coffee


again. This time,

answered, my

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