I bit my lower lip, trying to keep my tears from falling as I watched my cousin cry while we were on a video call. As of now, I really do want to go to him and hug him. He's been through a lot. Why did this happen to him?
"Aoi, tell me..." I said as I held my tears back. "What happened?" I asked.
"I was fired," he replied.
Seeing his expression, I know he's not crying because of that. "I could see your face, Aoi. You don't have to lie to me," I told him.
He burst into tears. In the end, the tears I'd been holding back escaped. I felt Ryo's hand on my hand and his pheromones calmed my nerves a little.
"Kenji... help me... I don't want to be in this place at this moment... Help me, Kenji... you're a wealthy alpha, right? Help me! Help me escape!" he begged.
I looked at Ryo, and I let A
