Ava’s POV
“I need to unravel Lucy’s story,” I murmured to myself, staring into the empty space before me, my mind buzzing with questions. “It’s rare to hear of a healer tied to two packs like that.”
But Steve wasn’t listening. He whirled around, his movement swift and intense, stopping so close I could feel the warmth of his breath.
“Ava,” he said softly, his voice low and urgent, “now that you know all this, do you still think you’ll get back with Liam?”
His question hit me like a punch, catching me off guard. “What’s that supposed to mean?” I snapped, pressing a hand to my chest as I glared at him, my heart skipping.
“Think about it,” Steve pressed, his eyes holding mine. “You’d be diving straight into Ivan’s line of fire. An entire pack could come for you, for your life!”
I broke
