Part 34

I weaved through the throngs of people and made my way outside the hall, breath caught in my throat.

The question irked me, a sad, bitter reminder that’s it is, in fact, the truth. Reed and Rowan put forward the proposal for their sake, and I jumped on it to save my company.

On the way to the top floor, I saw Damon leaning against the elevator. It almost startled me, a low gasp slipping out, my hand reaching out to automatically steady my pounding heart.

“Hey,” The Alpha said after clearing his throat, pushing himself off the wall and closing the distance between us.

My head snapped up, allowing our gazes to meet. Damon looked tired, I thought distractedly, a hint of pu