Sneaking Around

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I couldn't help but my eyes kept wandering to Zoe sitting between John and Jacob.

Jacob, I could talk to later. But, John, made me wonder if he had straightened up or worsened after Zoe's blocking him.

I saw him glare at her right before she dropped her fork. His hand had been under the table. I didn't want to imagine how low he could go but I was not going to give him the benefit of the doubt.

I saw him push the wine glass and I nearly got out of my seat to confront the bastard. But I couldn't highlight Zoe in front of Claire. She was already going through enough, Claire was the last person Zoe needed after her.

She walked out the door and John followed.

'Go after her!' Spike sounded and I was shocked to hear him after the week of silence. I had to listen. He was my instinct. Neither of us trusted John.

I opened a pre-saved audio for similar purposes and placed my phone on the ear, excusing myself for a pretend call that sounded real to the werewolf ears.

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