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CHAPTER 24: Love

Penulis: Zoë Grace
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-08-26 06:11:05

NARAH'S POV

Beta Solomon stood at the entrance, his bald head radiating in the sunlight that streamed through the door.

His sharp brown eyes scanned the room with an unsettling intensity. His eyes peered through mine.

Alpha Van and I sprang apart, our gazes darting around awkwardly. I didn't know what to say, everything seemed to happen too fast.

Beta Solomon cleared his throat, breaking the silence.

“I apologise for the intrusion, Alpha. I merely came to check if you were awake.”

Alpha Van, forcing a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes, replied, “It’s fine. You can come in. I’m awake now.”

Beta Solomon’s gaze landed on me, and a wry expression crossed his face. I cleaned the sweat trickling down my forehead, unsure of how to respond. I offered a hesitant smile, which quickly faded as his features hardened into a stony mask.

The man wasn't particularly fond of anyone, least of all me.

“Important matters need to be discussed,” he said coldly, his eyes silently urging me to leave.

I
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