Chapter 26

Anita’s Pov

As I was walking down to the car, I noticed the driver's seat opening revealing Zach who came out immediately.

I smiled as he did and for a moment, the tension in the air seems to rise.

I could see the smiley face he had when he came out of the car, slowly fading away. And this happened when he saw the way Alpha Hades was watching us. His eyes became dark and sharp.

But Zach, ever the one to lighten the mood, walked over with a confident stride, giving a quick nod to Alpha Hades before turning his attention fully to me.

“You look like you’ve been through the wringer,” Zach said as he gently took my arm. “Are you okay?”

I forced a smile, hoping it would be enough to reassure him. “I’m fine, really. It’s just been… a long day.”

Zach didn’t seem convinced. His eyes scanned my face, lingering on the fatigue I knew was there. “You don’t look fine,” he said with a concerned look in his face. “What happened?”