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As I spoke, there was a sound outside, and my attention shifted. 

“It’s the sergeant. He wants to talk to you,” my dad informed. 

“I don’t want to see him.” 

“That’s ok. I’ll tell him to leave.” 

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The rest of the week didn’t get any faster as I waited for Monday. I couldn’t decide if I was eager to see the Alpha or the full moon. The ache and yearning that I felt for the former was almost unbearable. I needed it to go away. 

The morning after I returned to Orphic, Alex was in school as early as usual. I knew this 

because I called to check. 

I resumed work the same day, and all seemed back to normal. Especially after the 

uncomfortable conversation with my boss. 

I was thankful he didn’t fire me. Yet. But more thankful that he said nothing about his nephew. 

Wait, was he truly Avery’s uncle? 

The sergeant had tried calling me twice the night before, but I didn’t answer. I was so not ready to deal with him. 

Nick had also sent messages, asking if we could have dinner to talk. 

I was ignoring everyone for now. The week had been rough. I would handle all male problems after the full moon. 

While I waited for d–day, my nights were filled with dreams and nightmares of the past and present. Of my time with the Alpha and all that we shared. How happy he made me and how he snatched that happiness away. I thought of the promises he made during our time in his bed only days ago. Which weakened my resolve but didn’t erase it. 

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Monday came at last. I was nervous and depressed. I told myself that I’d waited for this day, and here it was. I caught myself dreading the evening time when Nick and I would stand face to face for another rejection rite. 

My dad said little. It felt like he was tiptoeing around me. Like he wanted to say something 

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but didn’t know how. He knew today was the day I met the Alpha to erase his mark from my soul. 

During lunchtime, I snuck out by myself to get ice cream. Maybe it would lift my mood. 

But that was a bad idea. Entering the shop made me recall the last time I came there with Avery. It had only been a few weeks. I remembered how scared I was in front of Nick’s mother. A lot had changed since then. 

The thought of Avery worsened my depression. Thinking about how we left things only led my 

mind back to Nick. 

I finished paying for my ice cream and left the shop sadder than I entered. I was not fully aware of my environment, so as I returned to my car, I didn’t immediately notice the tall male standing a few feet away. 

“Sara.” 

I jerked. 

It was Avery. He stood beside his police car with one hand casually on his waist. His face 

was a mask. 

“I saw your car, that’s why I stopped,” he said. 

“Hi, Avery.” 

“You were right,” he began. “I should’ve told you about the Luna and I. If for no other reason but the fact that Nick is your son’s father, and we were trying to have a relationship. 

But you’re wrong about the other part. I didn’t go to the city because of them. I mean, yeah, I hate the Reigns. I told myself that Nick does not deserve you and the kid. That if you allowed it, I was happy to make sure you never let him back into your life. 

Do I wish to get back at Elise for abandoning me? Oh yes. Do I want to see her precious son suffer? Yeah. His father killed mine. That makes them my enemy. 

But none of these have anything to do with why I went into his pack. You were in trouble, or so I thought, and I wanted to get you out. That was it. 

I know it doesn’t matter, but I needed to clear that up. That’s what I wanted to tell you.” 

“Avery, we were over before you set out for the city. I slept with Nick. He marked me. That’s why I ended it. Not because you didn’t tell me about Elise. And even if I hadn’t ended up in his bed, the fact that you’re half–siblings? Being in a relationship with you would be messed up. don’t you think? I have his child.” 

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“He’s not my brother.” 

I nodded. “My point is, you and I? We never had a chance. I was wrong to end it the way I did, and I’m sorry. Of all people, I know a thing or two about wanting to keep a secret till you’re ready. I shouldn’t have reacted the way I did.” 

He gave a bitter smile before replying. 

“I never had a chance, Sara. There’s no We. I see the way you look at him. Guess I should’ve walked away when I first noticed it.” 

“I’m sorry,” I said again. Because I didn’t know how to argue with his observation. 

“Goodbye, Sara James.” He turned away and entered his patrol car. 

As he drove off, I breathed a deep sigh that I finally dealt with him. But my relief was mingled with a deep sadness. 

My first instinct had been right. I never should have started anything with the sergeant. 

I dumped the melted ice cream in the trash and entered my car. 

Only a few hours left before Nick showed up. I was eager to see him to get this day over and done with. 

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