Chapter Fifty-Two

Kira

I was shocked to see Caleb with D'Angelo and quickly fled, relieved to escape their company. Although I had absolutely nothing to worry about, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was doing something wrong.

"Can you slow down?" Amari pleaded, struggling to keep up with my rapid strides.

I listened and paused, turning to her. "We need to head to the store to get condiments for dinner. Your mom is waiting for us."

"Is something wrong? Why did you run off like that?" she asked with a concerned tone and I shrugged, feigning ignorance.

Despite our reconciliation, I remained cautious around Amari due to her past actions toward me. I would have stayed silent if she hadn't known about my relationship with D'Angelo.

"It's nothing," I insisted, while my heart felt heavy in my chest.

Amari squinted as if she were trying to catch me in my evasiveness. "Who was that guy with the Alpha?"

I hesitated, unsure of how to proceed. But silence would only raise more suspicions.

"That was Caleb, my