Ava's POV
[My mom’s been complaining about heart palpitations and headaches lately. If you have time, could you take her to the hospital for a checkup?]
I stared at Dylan’s second message, then let out a helpless smile.
He knew me too well. He knew I wouldn’t dare show my face there, not after everything. So he used this instead. A reason I couldn’t easily refuse. A thread he knew I’d still respond to.
My wolf stirred faintly, uneasy but… softer than before.
I typed back slowly.
[Okay, I’ll visit Mrs. Hale tomorrow. How are things on your end? When are you coming back?]
The reply came almost immediately.
[Not bad. Should be back soon.]
A small smile touched my lips.
[When you get back, dinner’s on me.]
I sent it before I could overthink it.
For a brief moment, I felt lighter, l
