Alpha Asher
she said, gripping Veronica’s hand tightly as they headed back to the car.
***
Helen fidgeted with her coffee cup as she waited, glancing around the bustling café inside the mall. Choosing this place was a deliberate decision—she wanted the crowd and the safety of being right across from a police station. She wasn’t sure what to expect from Elara, but she knew she couldn’t take any chances.
She straightened as she saw Elara step in, moving through the tables like a shadow. Her dark hair framed her face, half concealed behind large sunglasses that made her look even more mysterious.