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Chapter 132 – Right. Fucking. Here!

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NATHAN’S POV

(Replay…)

The sharp wail of the fire alarm cut through the restaurant like a knife.

For a second, everything froze, knife stopped cutting through meat, spoons halfway to hungry mouths….

Then the tension snapped.

Shouts rang out, chairs scraped against the floor, and the air buzzed with the energy of urgent movement. Waiters guided customers toward the exits, and the low thread of panic weaved through the space.

I was already on my feet, my wolf thrumming beneath my skin. My senses sharpened, my instincts screaming at me to find them.

The twins.

My eyes locked onto them instantly.

Kate had a hand on Alexia’s shoulder, guiding them through the crowd with steady authority. Alex, less concerned, kept glancing around as if he wasn’t fully grasping the situation.

Shit. I didn’t even hesitate – I moved.

“Kate!” My voice cut through the chaos as I reached them. She turned, brows furrowed. “Where’s the owner?” My voice was steady, but inside, my pulse was hammering against my ribs
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