LOGINNina's POV "Jace, can someone explain to me what the hell that was? Actually, all of you, care to explain?" I growled, ready to murder them all. "Nina, I lost it, okay? We're already dealing with Howard threatening Luna Caroline, and now another psycho? I really lost control!" Jace tried to defend
Ava's POV I hadn't been feeling myself lately. Despite the girls' constant calls trying to get me to join their gathering at Alpha Draven's pack house, I just couldn't go. I made up an excuse about having a terrible headache. The last thing I wanted was to bring down everyone's mood, especially Car
Joseph's POV As the day ended and I left the office, Eleanor's attitude remained serious. Antonio promised to help me, saying he'd try to arrange a meetup with Ava this week. So I headed to George's Restaurant to meet my friends at our favorite place, hoping they could update me on Ava. "Look who
Joseph's POV I'd been on the West Coast for two weeks now, with Beta Jared accompanying me. I had expected to meet Alpha Kenneth in person, considering he was the one who proposed this partnership. Instead, his Beta Owen greeted us. "Alpha Kenneth has many pressing matters in Harbor Bay, especiall
Ava's POV "How are you feeling this week, Ava?" Dr. Marlowe asked. I settled deeper into the plush chair, considering the question. Joseph had been gone for over two weeks now with absolutely zero contact. Not a call, not a text. Nothing. "Better," I admitted, surprising myself with the truth in
Ava's POV I blinked twice, still unable to believe where I was. The plush leather chairs and crystal chandeliers of this VIP room in Vegas's most exclusive casino sparkled around me. "Another drink, Miss Flynn?" A server appeared with champagne on a tray. "She'll have water for now," Kenneth said
Ava's POVI stared at my phone for the hundredth time, scrolling through the unanswered texts I'd sent to both my mother and grandmother. Ten days of silence. Not a single response. Not even a "busy, talk later" text."Come on, Mom," I whispered, hitting the call button again. The phone rang endless
Ava's POV After Joseph left, I lay in bed contemplating everything. Perhaps I should forgive him. Maybe I should lower my defenses and properly communicate the struggles I'd been facing alone. After all, Joseph was a proud and strong Alpha who had lowered all his barriers for me. Besides, forgiving
Joseph's POV I wanted to rip Ryan's head off for pulling me away from Ava. But it seemed he had discovered why Ava was upset with me. "Joseph, Ava knows," Ryan said as soon as we stepped into Draven's family library. "Knows what?" I asked, confused. "About yesterday, your encounter with Sophia a
Ava's POVMy chest tightened painfully as I stared at my phone. Indefinite leave? Without telling me? Without answering my calls? I couldn't breathe as I leaned against the wall in the hallway. My lungs felt like they were shrinking, refusing to take in enough air. I'd been avoiding the obvious c







