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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