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Theron’s POV

The drive to the restaurant was quieter than I expected. Sarah sat beside me, looking out the window with a small, satisfied smile playing on her lips. She was clearly happy I’d agreed to this dinner, though my wolf was restless, pacing in my head.

She’s not Elowen, my wolf growled.

I know that, I snapped internally. This wasn’t about Elowen—or at least, that’s what I kept telling myself. I just needed a distraction, something to pull me out of this madness.

When we pulled up to the restaurant, I stepped out and walked around to open Sarah’s door. She slipped her hand into mine as we entered, her fingers soft and warm against my calloused palm.

“This place is beautiful,” she said, looking around at the elegant chandeliers and soft lighting.

I grunted in response, not really caring. My mind was already elsewhere.

The hostess led us to a table, and as we walked through the dining area, my entire body went rigid.

There they were.

Alaric and Elowen.

They were seated at a tabl
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