Chapter 41

Katrina.

The room felt suffocating, and my eyes kept darting my phone in case Archer texted me or what.

I gave the Rolex to his mom because I knew he wouldn’t accept it if I would give it to him in person.

Just as I was starting to feel the smallest bit of relief, there was a sharp knock on the window.

My heart leapt into my throat, and I whipped around, eyes wide when I saw the shadowy figure outside my window.

Unlocking my window, I almost screamed when I saw him.

“Lupus?” I hissed, trying to keep my voice low. “What the hell are you doing here?”

He grinned at me, all wolfish charm and recklessness, but something in his eyes told me this wasn’t one of his usual unannounced visits. “It’s Archer,” he said, his voice urgent. “He’s here.”

My stomach dropped. “Is he crazy?” I whispered harshly, glancing toward my door, half-expecting my parents to burst in at any second. “My parents are inside the house!”

Lupus shifted awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck. “He’s waiting for you a