Chapter 25

Anita’s Pov

Just as I was about to head toward my quarters, Alpha Hades appeared at the entrance, his gaze fixed on me. “Let me take you home,” he offered, his voice carrying a note of concern that I hadn’t expected.

I shook my head, trying to manage a smile. “Thank you, but I’ll be fine. I don’t want to trouble you any more than I already have.”

His brow furrowed slightly, “Anita, I insist. You’ve been through a lot, and I can’t let you go back alone in your condition.”

The warmth in his voice tugged at something inside me, but I resisted the pull. I waved my phone in the air and then offered him a reassuring smile, “Don’t worry. Someone’s coming to pick me up.”

His eyes narrowed and skepticism became evident in his expression, “Who?” he asked.

I hesitated, but only for a moment before I dialed Zach's number.

The phone rang twice before a his cheerful, deep voice answered, “Honey!”

I could practically feel Alpha Hades freeze beside me, his entire demeanor shifting.