A Wrong Alpha Heiress's Return
Yet, despite the warning, my wolf-heart-a stubborn, unyielding part of me-demanded that I see this through.
"Reply for me. Just tell him I'll attend," I said, returning my attention to Elijah's wounds, treating the matter as routine.
He did as I asked, sending the message with a careful tap. Only then did he glance at the contact list. "Who is this Michael Jones?" he asked, curiosity laced with caution.
I didn't look up, continuing my ministrations. "Only child of the Jones family. Wealthy, influential." I kept my tone casual, as if describing the weather, because the wolf in me never allowed weakness to show unnecessarily.