All Chapters of Let The Alphas Fall For You: Chapter 41 - Chapter 47

HERA“It’s nothing,” I lied, shoving my phone into my jacket pocket like it wasn’t burning a hole through me.That kept replaying like a broken record, searing itself into the front of my brain. The kind of torture word wouldn’t just explain I didn’t even want to give myself time to wonder what it meant. I didn’t want to think about the guy on the floor, groaning and holding what was likely a shattered wrist, or the trail of blood Vander had walked away from, like it didn’t mean anything.He wouldn’t kill anyone… right? I mean, it was Vander. And he was away…for years. Rumored to have been in Juvie but that was a discussion I wasn’t willing to have with him, especially not now. My palms became sweaty and despite the blistering coldness of this vehicle, heat still pooled me from the inside.I swallowed hard, forcing my body to stay calm. My thoughts spiraled. I spiraled, oscillating between wanting to ask questions or trying to text the person back. Whoever the hell it was. Vander

KAELIt was like my brain short-circuited.I leaned in. I don’t even know why I did it, but the moment her face tilted up, and the light caught her lips just so, something in me snapped. I just leaned in without a single thought in my head, without breathing, without considering the shatters I was leaving behind when I did.But then she pulled away, fast, like I was dirty water. My pride just hit the ground.“Shit—” I muttered, stepping back instantly, my heart ricocheting against my ribs. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean…”My voice trailed, words dying on my tongue while the light in her eyes died. She stared at me without uttering a word, her eyes saying things she couldn’t open her lips to utter.And I got it, loud and clear.A small, sad smile formed on her lips, like she was trying not to make things worse. “Thanks for… helping me take my mind off everything.”She turned and walked away, leaving me to sink into the silence and embarrassment. I didn’t know what the fuck was wrong with m

DALA“Xavier is Nancy’s brother?”He nodded, one hand shoved in his pocket, the other toying with his car keys. “Half-brother. Same dad, different moms.”I nearly scoffed. Of course. The condescension, the looks, the way they tag-teamed their snide remarks made sense now. I shook my head slowly, glancing back toward the building. “I didn’t expect that.”Knox chuckled. It was pretty off-putting how normal he seemed these past few days. “Yeah. No one ever does.”I sighed, brushing a strand of hair from my face. “Thanks for helping me get to the diner the last time, by the way.”He gave me a mock bow. “Always here to chauffeur maids in distress. Did you find who you were looking for?”“Yes,” I lied, just so he didn’t ask any more questions. That lie didn’t seem very believable. Knox watched me closely.“You’re not in any kind of trouble, are you?”No. But I knew someone who might be. “Of course not.” I let out a strained laugh. “I am not.”“Good. Know that I am here if you ever are.”“I