Chapter 19

She flinched back due to fear. Looking up, she found herself face to face with Alpha Kellan, his face unread in the darkness of the garden.

“Alpha Kellan, you scared me,” she backed away, her heart still racing from the unexpected encounter.

Alpha Kellan's eyes softened when he saw Ava's surprise. “I'm sorry, Ava,” he whispered, his voice soft. “I didn’t mean to scare you.” Despite the tension between them, his presence put Ava at ease, and the apology eased her nerves.

“Is everything all right?” he asked, looking at her face as he tried to read her expression, his concern obvious. Ava hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to tell him about what happened earlier or to let it slide.

But when she saw the genuine concern in his eyes, she found herself surprise. “Nothing, it’s just… “There's some strange behavior from the pack members at the market today,” she admitted, sounding displeased.

Alpha Kellan frowned in concern. "What do you mean? Ava sighed, remembering the whispering