I deceived Sophia into thinking I was relinquishing control of the pack and opting to rescue Liam. Naturally, I also requested permission to see my child.
As I headed to their meeting place, an unexpected encounter occurred—I spotted Evelyn. She appeared in the corridor like an apparition from my past, her intense gaze meeting mine. Momentarily, I was lost in her eyes, with countless unspoken words between us. However, before I could utter anything, she abruptly looked away and, surprisingly, grabbed my arm, pulling me into a small storage area.
"Evelyn," I whispered, my pulse quickening. "It's good to see you again. I've longed for—"
"Be quiet," she interrupted sharply, stopping me mid-sentence.