[Timothy’s POV] “I will be leaving then,” I said, bowing to Alpha Derek. The day had been a mess. Kevin was upset that his brother had sought to deceive him after Alpha Derek was forced to confess why Aurelie had texted Nadia like that. “Tell me immediately once you get ahold of her,” Alpha Derek said before he got out of the car. “Will do,” I said. Aurelie was unreachable, but a search for her was already underway. I started the engine while Alpha Derek went inside Ophelia’s house. I let out a sigh. Things were getting more complicated. I hadn’t planned on visiting this place. This place held more painful memories than happy ones. ‘Her rejection isn’t your fault,’ my wolf reminded gently. I clenched my jaw as I pressed on the gas pedal, increasing the speed. ‘Yeah, not

