Astrid's POV As the footsteps got closer, my hope grew. Maybe the Moon Goddess had answered me after all. So I finally turned to look... "You dropped something," James said, jogging over. He handed my mom her ID card that must have fallen while she was dragging me. The hope inside me died instantly, leaving a hollow ache in its place. I forced a small smile, trying to hide the disappointment crushing my chest. "Thank you," my mom said, looking at him strangely before slapping her hand over my mouth again. James hesitated, his eyes locked on mine, worry evident on his face. He looked like he wanted to say something, but before he could decide, Darius stepped forward."Everything's fine, James. Get back to work," he ordered, his Alpha command heavy in the air. James stiffened, lowered his head, and left. And my last hope walked away with him. Once he was gone, my mom shoved me into the car. Darius got in the driver's seat and drove like a madman, running red lights like they d
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