Chapter 322 Cornered
<b>Leiss</b>‘ POV
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Adler arched a brow, his gaze calm as it swept over us, carrying a subtle edge of scrutiny. He dipped his head slightly in greeting.
My stomach sank. His sandalwood pheromones might have been mild, but beneath them was a weight that sent a chill crawling down my spine. It was like Kirby’s mint–yet different, more restrained, as though this man hid his ws on purpose.
Still, I forced myself forward. “Alpha, I’m Leiss<b>, </b>Beta of Crimson Moon Pack. This is Ruben. An honor to meet you.”
I smiled, trying to sound easygoing, though unease prickled under my skin.
Adler was too much like Kirby–except steadier, sharper, older. I couldn’t get a proper read.
But Kirby was unraveling over Leslie. As his brother–in–arms, I had to do something.
Adler’s reply was smooth, almost indifferent. “Good evening.”
I didn’t wait for more, sliding into the seat nearby, feigning casual curiosity. “<b>If </b>I’m not mistaken, Leslie was just here?”
His dark eyes glinted, and he gave a small
, waiting.
I pounced on the opening. “So… she’s close with you now? Well, Leslie’s close with lots of people -Eric, Lorde, even some of those pretty boys in Entertainment…”
Ruben jumped in quickly. “Right. Especially that Eric from Frost Pack. There’s definitely something there.”
I watched Adler closely, gauging him. His eyes flickered, his smile deepening–not fading, which unnerved me more.
“What exactly are you trying to say?” he asked atst.
I sighed dramatically, putting on the tone of someone offering brotherly advice. “Look, you’ve juste back. Don’t mistake her politeness for affection. We’re just trying to save you heartache. The truth is, Leslie’s heart has always belonged to Kirby. Back when they were still married, she adored him–desperately, fiercely. That’s real love. Right now, they’re at odds, sure, but they’ll make up. Always do. That’s why she picked Carl–he’s just a stand–in, a poor substitute for Kirby.”
I thought I’d woven it perfectly, but Adler’s smile wavered, a flicker of shadow crossing his eyes.
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Then, just as quickly, the mask returned, smooth as ss. “So Kirby sent you to speak for him?”
I froze, scrambling. “Of course not! We’re just looking out for you. There are women everywhere–you don’t need to chain yourself to someone who broke a bond and rules with such a harsh hand, right?”
No sooner had the words left my mouth than a chill mmed into me. The hairs on my arms shot up, my spine stiffened like prey caught in a predator’s gaze.
Before Ruben could warn me, a voice cut the air behind us, cold as frost:
“Leiss. Has no one told you? If you’re going to nder someone, you ought to do it somewhere out of earshot.”
My whole body jolted, blood icing in my veins. My heart stuttered.
I turned slowly, dread crushing me, to meet Leslie’s gaze–those cial eyes boring straight through me.
My mind went nk.
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