Chapter 291: Alpha Ares
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Chapter 291
~Ella’s POV~
"Caleb." His name tasted strange on my tongue now.
He gave me a small smile, his green eyes searching mine before taking in my appearance. "You look beautiful."
"Thanks," I said coolly, taking another sip of my wine. "You seem to have a knack for showing up when I least expect it."
He winced slightly, shoving his hands into his pockets. "Ouch. I guess I deserve that, given how we met and all the times we ran into each other."
"I wouldn’t say ran," I corrected.
"Well..." he shrugged, "look on the bright side... I always come at the right time."
Caleb’s smirk deepened as he leaned casually against the bar, his piercing green eyes locking onto mine like a hunter zeroing in on his prey. He reached for a glass of whiskey the bartender had just placed down, swirling the amber liquid.
"Right time, huh?" I quipped, keeping my tone light but guarded. "And what makes this the right time?"