GRACE
After Eva ran away, Alpha also left. I was hoping that he didn’t suspect anything. After a while, Eva returned, her eyes red and I could tell she was crying.
William looked at her and then me. I mouthed to him ‘Can you please give us some privacy?’, he nodded his head and then left the room, leaving me and Eva alone in the room.
“What happened, Eva? Why did you run away?”
“I’m sorry, Grace, I got afraid thinking about the consequences of Alpha finding out the truth but now I’m okay.” She smiled as she spoke.
“Don’t be scared, I’m here for you. If you’re not feeling well, you can go home. William is here with me.”
“No! No! I want to stay here with you. I’m totally fine now.”
“Okay. If anything happens, tell me.” I held her hand and squeezed it twice.
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