Chapter 145: Her True Friends
Evaline:
I thought promising Draven a week would buy me some peace.
But as the time crept forward, I realized I was nowhere near ready to reveal the truth. Not even close.
It was gnawing at me - this growing fear. Of what I would lose. Of how they would look at me once everything was out in the open. Of what I would destroy with my own words.
Because somewhere along the way, without even realizing it, I had started falling for Oscar and Draven. Not just because they were my fated mates, but because they were... good. Gentle, loyal, frustrating at times, yes.. but good.
They both had showed me that I could build a future with them. Oscar with his quiet strength and the way he made space for me to breathe. Draven with his cocky smirks and surprisingly thoughtful gestures that always caught me off guard.
And now... I was terrified.
What if the truth shattered everything I had with them?
I carried that weight into Sunday. My chest was heavy with thoughts that refused to settle. Thankfully, River was absent again. According to the receptionist, he was handling an important business deal at his company. I didn’t ask for details, I was just relieved.
The headquarters felt almost serene without him. No intimidating aura lingering in the office, no silent judgment as I tried not to mess up my tasks.
I spent the day at my desk, filing reports, reviewing submissions from various rogue packs, drafting responses for River’s review. These were just mundane tasks... but peaceful.