Chapter 0065

“Come with me.” His voice was low as he released me.

I trailed him into his office.

Something about this room always put me on edge.

It felt like impending doom.

Like everything was about to fall apart.

“Sebastian mentioned you had a strange feeling.”

I nodded. “Right before Dominic showed up. I just... I can’t describe it.”

“You can’t explain it.” He sat behind his desk, leaving me standing.

“No. It just felt wrong.”

“What did she say to you?”

“That Dominic wanted to see me. That...” I frowned, her words still confusing. “He wanted to remind me.”

“Remind you of what?”

“She didn’t get to finish. Theodore interrupted.”

I shook my head. “Beta Sebastian. He was protecting me. Just like Theodore.”

He ignored my mention of Theodore.

“I should have killed Dominic when I had the chance.” He scowled, scribbling on a notepad.

I sank into the chair opposite him.

What was he writing?

“Alpha Alexander, how did they know where I was?”

“A question for Theodore once he’s healed.”

“Theodore?”

“I’m not accusing him. But he saw Victoria first. I need to know what happened right before she attacked him.”

He looked up. “You’re sure you’re not hurt?”

“Just confused.” I mumbled, trying to piece it together.

“I’ll handle it.” He changed the subject. “Did you buy anything nice?”

“A few things. Isabella has them.” I pulled the credit card from my pocket and slid it across the desk.

He picked it up and smiled. “I told you to buy whatever you wanted. You barely spent anything.”

His crimson eyes locked on mine. “The city overwhelmed your senses, didn’t it?”

“The bookstore was the first quiet place. Theodore said it took him almost a year to adjust.”

“It did. Especially his hearing. That’s why he lives on the outskirts. Fewer people. Less noise. Unfortunately, you don’t have that option.”

“Because I can’t protect myself?”

“Because I want you in my bed every night. Not hiding in some remote house.”

Alpha Alexander took me with him when he got word that Theodore was fully healed.

Theodore was sitting on the edge of the same bed I’d thought I was dying in.

His hair was down, loose around his shoulders.

Alexander drummed his fingers quietly on the bed frame.

Theodore’s eyes found me first. He jumped up. “Are you okay?”

I nodded as Alpha Alexander gave my shoulder a reassuring squeeze. “Are you?”

“That bastard came out of nowhere.”

“Which one?” Alpha Alexander asked.

“What do you mean?”

“The blonde, Victoria. She knocked you out first, right?”

“She asked me to reach a book for her. When I stretched up, she hit me from behind with something heavy.”

“Ever met her before?” Alpha Alexander pressed.

“Never.”

“And the other one? When they left, he came from above. Sliced down my spine.” He glanced at me. “Don’t worry. I’m healed. I heal fast.”

“You’ve never spoken to them? Interacted before?”

“Are you asking if I set this up? Alexander, why would I risk my life? You know I’m smarter than that. He nearly missed my heart. I’d be an idiot to cross you. I’ve seen what you do to your enemies. I’d rather be on your side.”

My eyes flicked to Alpha Alexander, but he didn’t notice. I’d only seen him kill Marcus. How dark could he get?

“Right.” Alpha Alexander murmured, turning away.

“Am I free to go?”

“Sure.”

“Are we still having a tutoring session tonight?” Theodore asked me.

“No. Not tonight.” Alpha Alexander answered before I could speak.

He didn’t sound angry. But he didn’t sound happy either. It made me nervous. He was unpredictable.

Theodore left without another word.

Alpha Dane just stood there, expression unreadable.

“Are we going back to the house?” I asked after a long silence.

My question seemed to snap him out of it. He smiled and nodded.

For the rest of the evening, he barely spoke.

But he watched my every move.

It made me nervous.

It was only when I was getting into bed that he finally spoke.

“Were you accidentally linking them?”