"Oh, you're back!" exclaimed an excited female voice. Orion sat in his seat, not acknowledging the woman next to him. His heart was shattered at the thought that his mate might have betrayed them.
"Hey, what's the matter? If you need someone to listen to your troubles, I can help," the woman coaxed tenderly.
"I apologise; I did not hear what you said," Orion replied, genuinely sorry as he realized the woman was staring at him with her large blue eyes.
"No problem at all! You look deeply upset. Care to share? I am Martha, by the way," she said, extending her hand to him.
"I can sense she has other motives," Silas warned disinterestedly.
Orion agreed with his wolf, lightly shaking Martha's hand while maintaining a sober expression. "Orion. I appreciate your concern, but I'm fine."
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