Ellie’s POV
I walked fast to where Ethan was. My heart was still beating too fast after what happened in the Alpha’s office. Ethan was standing with a woman, and she was laughing at something he said, her hand on his arm. For a second, something burned in my chest and I didn’t like it at all.
But then I got closer and saw her face. She was part of the pack. She bowed to me and left quickly. I felt stupid for thinking the worst.
Ethan looked at me, his eyes narrowing.
“Ellie,” he said, his voice calm but careful. “What’s wrong? Your face… it looks like something’s troubling you.”
I forced a smile. “Nothing. I just—” I stopped. I didn’t know what excuse to give. I couldn’t tell him about John, not here.
Ethan reached out, brushing his fingers against mine.
“Don’t lie to me. I can alwa
