Novel1Chapter 0100 "I know," I replied, a mix of determination and dread swelling in my chest.
I hadn't wanted to get my parents involved in this, but there was no avoiding it now. If the traitor had access to our house, we had to be on high alert. I would be putting them in danger if I tried to hide this from them.
The thought of what happened to my father in the original meline made tears spring to my eyes. I wouldn't let anyone take him away fromagain. I had to find a way to protect him and my mother.
"Oh, baby," my mother said, noticing my tears. She pulledinto a tight hug and rubbed my back, her touch gentle but full of reassurance. "I can only imagine how frightened you are, but it's all going to be all right, I promise you. Your father and I will do everything in our power to protect you." I returned her hug, holding on tightly, and silently made her the spromise. I would protect them, no matter what.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlexander POV I sat in my office, fingers steepled under my chin, staring at the handwritten report before me. It was the result of a private investigation I had ordered into David Lake.
I shouldn't be getting involved in Ella's business, of course, but she was an asset to me, and I made it a habit protect my assets.
to At least, that was the explanation I gave August when he handedthe report, which had been enclosed in an envelope. He had stood by, waiting while I read the report.
I glanced up at him, and he met my eyes steadily; the critical raising of his eyebrow was the only indication he was judging my decision.
August was the best beta I could have hoped for-loyal, intelligent, and unafraid to tellwhen I was making a fool of myself.
It was important to have someone you could rely on to call you out when you were making bad decisions. Too. many alphas I knew treated their betas like glorified butlers. August was my equal, even if he was bound to follow my orders.
He stood across from my desk, looking atexpectantly, waiting forto explain.
"You can speak freely, August,” I said, glancing up at him. I know you have something to say." "Sir, I know that Ella Rowan has been helpful to us," August replied in his usual even, measured tone. "But I think we need to consider that this deal with her may be more trouble than it's worth. It's clear things are far more complicated than we initially believed." I nodded as I mulled over his words. He was right-things had gotten far more complicated than I had expected. Initially, I thought I'd help Ella get a little revenge on her dirtbag of a boyfriend, and in return, she'd helpimprove my reputation.
A simple enough proposition. We would both benefit, and then part ways.
But that wasn't how things were playing out. It wasn't Ella's fault, though. In fact, she may have donea world of good by pushingto look deeper into David.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt turned out Mr. Lake had secrets-ones that went far beyond cheating on his girlfriend.
"The Lunar Lake Pack... they're a threat to us, aren't they?" I asked, my voice low.
+25 BONUS Chapter 0100 "That very much depends on how you define 'threat," August replied coolly. "They're rivals, certainly, but I don't see what danger they could possibly pose to us." "Take a look at the report,” I said, sliding the paper across my desk to him.
August picked up the paper, his sharp green eyes scanning quickly. A grave expression crossed his face before n he looked up atagain. "That's... unexpected," he said.
"Very," I agreed. “And it's something we need to address. can't believe we've overlooked it for so long."
August gave a knowing smile. "And I suppose you're going to give Miss Rowan the credit for bringing this problem to your attention?" "Shouldn't I?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Just be careful with her," August warned. "It seems tothat trouble follows her and we'd do well to avoid getting ourselves tangled in more of it."
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