Chapter 51
I could see the expressions on Louis and Hannah’s faces, and they looked like they’d been through something terrible. Neither of them spoke. They both seemed afraid, unable to share whatever had happened. I was desperate to know.
I turned to Hannah, trying not to pressure her but my curiosity was too strong. "What happened? Why don’t you want to talk about it? What’s making you so uncomfortable?" I asked, my gaze fixed on her.
Hannah sighed deeply, turning her back on me, as if she couldn’t bear to look me in the eyes. "It’s just too horrible to talk about, Kimberly. Let’s not bring it up. It’s best if we just forget it." She shot a glance at Louis, her expression unreadable.
Louis sat still, but I could tell he was struggling with something internally, despite his calm outward appearance. His silence told me everything—there was more to their story. Still, I didn’t want to push them. "I understand," I said softly, trying to sound comforting. "I won’t ask again. I’m just so glad you’re both okay. That’s all that matters to me."
"Thank you, Kimberly," Louis said, giving me a soft, grateful smile.
He then asked, "What’s going on here? Is Alpha Derrick’s engagement still happening next week?"
The word "engagement" hit me hard. Instantly, any happiness I felt vanished, replaced by a deep sadness that seemed to pull me down into a dark place. My chest ached, and tears threatened to spill over.
Hannah noticed the change in my mood. "Kimberly, what happened? Why do you look so heartbroken?" she asked, scooting closer to me on the bed.
I could barely find the words. "The engagement happened today," I whispered, my voice heavy with pain.
"What?!" They both shouted in unison, shock clear on their faces.
"How is that even possible?" Louis asked, eyes wide.