Alpha Ares

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CHAPTER 291

~Ella's POV~

"Caleb." His name tasted strange on my tongue now.

He gave me a small smile, his green eyes searching mine before taking in my appearance. "You look beautiful."

"Thanks," I said coolly, taking another sip of my wine. "You seem to have a knack for showing up when I least expect it."

He winced slightly, shoving his hands into his pockets. "Ouch. I guess I deserve that, given how we met and all the times we ran into each other."

"I wouldn't say ran," I corrected.

 "Well…" he shrugged, "look on the bright side… I always come at the right time."

Caleb's smirk deepened as he leaned casually against the bar, his piercing green eyes locking onto mine like a hunter zeroing in on his prey. He reached for a glass of whiskey the bartender had just placed down, swirling the amber liquid.