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Third Person POV Nancy slid an arm around Evelyn’s waist, as she steered her toward the door. Evelyn’s steps were unsteady, her body heavy and unresponsive.“Hey, where are you taking her?” a colleague called out, noticing Evelyn’s pale face.Nancy didn’t miss a beat. “She’s had a bit too much,” she said lightly. “I’m just taking her to the restroom so she can sober up.”There was some laughter and teasing from the table, and no one questioned it further. Evelyn wanted to tell them she wasn't drunk but her lips refused to form the words. Her tongue felt thick, her throat dry. Even her arms wouldn’t move the way she wanted.Nancy guided her out into the hallway. “Almost there,” she murmured, but her tone was nothing like the friendly one she’d used moments ago.Instead of turning toward the restrooms, Nancy led her toward the staircase at the far end. Each step upward felt like a battle for Evelyn to keep her eyes open. Her vision blurred, but she caught glimpses of ornate wall sconce

Evelyn's POV By morning, the sharp edges of the night had softened. Dominic was already waiting in the kitchen when I came out, dressed for work. Without a word, he drew me into his arms and pressed a kiss to my forehead.“You’ll be fine today,” he murmured. “Don’t let anyone shake you. Remember, you’re stronger than you think.”The warmth of his embrace lingered even after I stepped out of the house, staying with me like a shield. It was the kind of quiet strength only he could give and I carried it with me into the office.I opened my laptop, ready to send Amanda the electronic copy of the purchase order we’d worked on. My cursor hovered over the folder then froze.The file was gone.I frowned, scanning the list again. Nothing. Not even in the subfolders. My chest tightened. “Teresa… Can you help me look for something?”She rolled her chair over, her brow creasing when she saw the empty folder. “That’s strange. You had it yesterday.”“I know I did,” I murmured, clicking through eve

Third Person POV Dominic’s arms tightened around her, his lips brushing lightly over Evelyn’s damp cheek. “I’m here,” he murmured, his voice low and steady. But behind the calm in his tone, his gaze hardened. ‘Mine! Anyone who dared to lay a hand on what was mine, on the woman I love, was digging their own grave.’Evelyn tilted her face slightly to look up at him. “Should we… go talk to Noah?” Her voice was hesitant, carrying that fragile uncertainty that made him want to shield her from the world.Dominic didn’t answer her directly. Instead, he cupped her cheek and smoothed his thumb along her skin. “Shh! Go take a hot shower. Let the steam take the edge off. Then come down, and we’ll have something to eat.”She looked like she wanted to press the matter, but his unwavering gaze told her she wouldn’t get more out of him right now. With a small nod, she slipped out of his arms and headed toward the bathroom.The moment the door shut behind her, Dominic’s expression shifted. His eyes

Evelyn's POV Dominic’s words lingered in my ear. “What if it were me?”For a moment, I wanted to believe him. The certainty in his tone matched the strength of the wolf stirring within me, urging me to trust him and stop doubting.But I shook my head, pressing my palms flat against the cold stall door. No. That didn’t make sense. Dominic didn’t have that kind of power. He had been a homeless man with nothing. What happened to Noah and Nancy must have been a coincidence.Still, my wolf growled softly in the back of my mind, as if she didn’t agree.I sighed and pressed the phone tighter to my ear and whispered, “You’re teasing me, Dominic. You couldn’t have done all that. But… Thank you. Just hearing your voice makes me feel better.”Heat rippled through me, my chest rose and fell in uneven breaths, and the strange bond between us pulsed like it had a life of its own.Before he could reply, I quickly ended the call but a part of me wished I had stayed on the line longer.What was happe

Evelyn's POV This morning, my stomach wouldn’t settle. Every tick of the clock seemed louder than usual, reminding me that I had only two weeks left in my probation. Two weeks to prove myself, and to show Amanda that I was worth keeping.The thought kept circling in my head as I tied my apron. I wanted this job. Not just because of the paycheck, but because I’d earned it. I didn’t want to lose it because of bias or petty grudges.Teresa noticed my distracted face as we set up for the day. She leaned in with a frown. “You’re too tense. You know what I think? Amanda’s just jealous of you.”“Jealous?” I blinked at her.She rolled her eyes. “Come on, Evelyn. You’re gorgeous. Customers notice you, the staff notice you and Amanda notices too. Some women don’t like that kind of attention.”I gave a small laugh, but it sounded flat even to my own ears. “I don’t think that’s it. She probably just thinks I’m not qualified. My degree isn’t anything special, and she probably assumes I can’t hand