A Broken Contract (Alpha's Secret Regret) novel Chapter 75

Avery Hawke

Across the street from Avery's patrol car, the camry sat idly. It was the same car from three days ago and yesterday. They weren't trying to discreet this time.

Elise Reign was following him. What the f*ck did she want? Her mere presence was infuriating. Geoff, Avery's partner, was still around, so Avery continued to pretend that she wasn’t there.

Maybe he should call Sara. Tell her that her son’s grandmother was in town. He doubted any of those warriors knew their Luna had been in and out all week. Everyone was focused on the newfound heir. But what would calling Sara achieve? It could lead to spilling a secret he wasn't ready to share with any soul.

As he thought about Sara and her child, his irritation rose. That sweet little boy could've continued his peaceful life with his mother and grandpa. Now he had to endure mommy-daddy drama plus troubles with their stupid pack.

Sara said little about her relationship with the father. But it was easy to guess that the male was a son-of-a-bitch who left her when she needed him most.

He didn't deserve her or the kid. And Avery would make her see that.

“Tell me I’m not the only one who’s been seeing that camry around?” Geoff muttered thoughtfully.

Avery wanted to deny it, but how would that look? His partner would think something was wrong with him.

“I’ll handle it,” he said.

Without waiting for Geoff’s reply, he got out and crossed the street. A part of him expected them to drive off. But that would be silly because it could result in trouble for them. He allowed himself entertain the image of Elise Reign in a police chase as he knocked on the windshield.

“Waiting for someone?”

“Y-yeah…” came the reply.

He dreaded speaking with the she-wolf in the back seat. But at the same time, he had so many things to say to her.

“You’ve been following my partner and I,” he said simply.

“N-no, we haven’t,” the driver said.

"Sergeant, could you join me in the car for a moment?” Elise called.

“No, I could not!" he snapped before reverting to the driver. "Lemme see your license and registration.”

Suddenly, the car opened and Elise got out through the other door.

“It’s me you wish to see, Rowan, I mean… Sergearnt.”

A lump formed in Avery’s throat as his heart began to thump. She should be the one feeling all these discomforts, not him. The fact that he was somewhat intimidated by her made him hate her even more.

He stomped round the car to meet her. “You’ve been following me. That’s a crime!”

“I’ve done no such thing -”

“What do you want?” he barked.

“Are you free for lunch? Maybe a drink? I just want to talk,” she said calmly.