Crippled Luna's Farewell Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception novel Chapter 138

Dalton relaxed slightly, grateful for the shift in topic. “Yes, I'm here to discuss a partnership with the head of STARLINE Studios.”

Before the conversation could continue, Linda interjected, as if remembering something.

“Dalton, I’m actually launching a fashion brand soon,” she said with an easy smile. “If you’re interested, perhaps we could collaborate.”

Dalton’s heart leaped at the opportunity. A chance to work closely with Linda? He didn’t need to think twice. “I’d be honored,” he said immediately.

But as soon as the words left his mouth, a hint of unease settled in his chest.

*Would Arnold see this as a provocation?*

After all, werewolves were notoriously possessive of their mates. Even if Arnold had never publicly acknowledged Linda as his, Dalton knew that there were certain unspoken boundaries when it came to pack dynamics.

Yet Arnold’s reaction was unreadable. He merely nodded, his demeanor as calm as ever. If he felt anything about Dalton’s sudden involvement with Linda’s business, he didn’t show it.

The tension ebbed slightly, and the evening carried on without incident.

. .

After dinner, they stepped outside the restaurant to part ways. Dalton intended to return to his hotel, while Linda and Alex were preparing to leave as well.

Alex, however, had grown bored. He fidgeted beside Linda, glancing around idly, when suddenly his eyes widened.

Breaking free from Linda’s grasp, he took a few quick steps forward, straining to see past the bustling crowd.

“I think I saw Mommy again!” he blurted.

Linda reached out swiftly, pulling him back with a gentle but firm grip. Without looking in the direction he was pointing, she said smoothly, “The driver is waiting for us. Let’s go.”

Alex hesitated, his little brows furrowing. He looked again, scanning the faces in the crowd, but this time, he couldn’t spot her. Maybe he really had imagined it.

With a small sigh, he allowed Linda to guide him toward the waiting car.

Dalton watched their backs as they disappeared down the street, his mind swirling with thoughts.

Just as he was about to turn away himself, he suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure standing a short distance away.

Sarah.

She hadn’t made any move to approach. She stood there, half-shielded by the passing crowd, her posture poised yet cold. But her eyes—her eyes were locked onto Linda and Alex, unreadable yet intense.

Dalton’s breath hitched slightly at the expression on her face.

There was no warmth, no sorrow.

Only a piercing coldness, as if she were looking at an enemy.

His stomach twisted. He had known for a long time that Sarah resented Linda, but seeing it so blatantly unsettled him.

“Is that what you think?” she murmured.

Dalton crossed his arms. “It’s what *everyone* thinks. Linda has never wronged you. You’re the one who keeps picking fights, like a bitter little girl who can’t let go of the past.”

Sarah’s smile didn’t waver, but her eyes sharpened.

She stepped forward slightly, lowering her voice. “Tell me, Dalton… what exactly do you know?”

Dalton stiffened at the question.

Sarah’s gaze turned icy, her voice dropping into a whisper.

She thought to herself… “My family was ruined because of them. Whatever I studied in college, Linda *had* to study too. Whatever I worked hard to achieve, she had to take from me. Even my husband. Even my child.”

But reality was different. Alpha Dalton only thought nice of Linda and his all sympathies were with her because he thought her to be the real victim..

Before he could retort, she tilted her head slightly. “So? What are you trying to tell me? That I should stay away from her?”

Dalton clenched his jaw. He didn’t like the way she was speaking. He didn’t like the way she was twisting things. Dalton held his ground. “If that’s what it takes to keep the peace, then yes.”

Sarah let out a soft, mirthless laugh.

“Not even Arnold has said anything of the sort to me,” Sarah said coldly, ”He's the one who should be most concerned about this, but you? What position are you in to question me and order me around?”