If Eleanor's memory was stuck , I knew exactly what that meant. That was when she'd been so determined to pair Alpha Sean with me. She'd want us to spend every waking moment together, hoping to rekindle whatever spark she thought we once had. "Alpha Sean, let me go!" I seethed, my eyes blazing with anger. I tried to stomp on his foot, but before I could make contact, he effortlessly scooped me up, leaving my feet dangling in mid-air. Just then, a familiar ringtone shattered the charged atmosphere. It came from his jacket, which lay discarded on the couch. I recognized it immediately—it was Claire. He set me down gently, one hand reaching for the phone. "Claire," he answered, pressing a finger to my lips, silently commanding me to stay quiet. "What's wrong?" I watched him inte

