Evelyn’s POV
I returned to the underground parking garage, checking my phone imdiately. There was a ssage from Grant, my lawyer. His text was short. He explained what happened with Zeon and Calvin’s stupid rooftop setup. He added that if I didn’t respond within five minutes, he’d call the police.
I sent a quick reply and drove ho, my fingers gripping the steering wheel tightly. The nerve of Calvin. A romantic gesture? After everything he’d done? He really had no sha.
By the ti I got ho, it was dark. Rowan and Rhys were asleep. Alexis had been tucked in by Gary. I found him on the couch in his pajamas, watching Alexis’s favorite cartoon. He was trying hard to keep up with her interests.
He jumped up when he heard . "Finally back! How did it go?"
I shook my head and tossed my purse onto the counter.
Gary clenched his fists. "I knew that bastard was up to no good. Next ti I see him, I’m going to teach him a lesson!"
I laughed. "I appreciate it, but be real. He’s an Alpha. He’d kick your ass."
Gary opened his mouth, then closed it. He knew I was right.
The staff had gone to bed, but dinner was waiting for . Gary sat with while I ate. After I gave him a few looks for talking too much, he suddenly perked up.
"Eve, look outside," he whispered.
I turned toward the floor-to-ceiling windows. There, standing by the sa Rolls Royce, was Logan.
Gary leaned in. "Word is, he’s planning to open a branch here in Ravenshade."
I knew what that ant. Duskwatch Bay was Logan’s territory. But Ravenshade was Calvin’s. In business, the Wolfe na was king here.
"Aren’t you going to invite him in?" Gary nudged . "He’s not cold like Calvin. You’d be happy with him."
I ignored him. I wasn’t going to rely on a man for happiness. I controlled my own life.
"I have three beautiful kids, you, and the lab," I said. "That’s enough for ."
Gary blushed.
"That settles it!" he said. "I’m not calling you boss anymore. You’re family now!" He leaned in close. "Eve—"
I pushed his face away, rolling my eyes. A grown man acting like a toddler. No wonder Alexis loved her Uncle Gary.
"Gary, stop stealing Alexis’s lollipops," I said.
He looked sheepish.
After dinner, I went to my room. Just like last night, I pulled the curtain open a crack. Through it, I could see Logan standing under the streetlight.
During college, I stayed with the Eros Pack. Logan’s parents loved . Logan liked , too. But Helena, my roommate, was in love with him. I was with Leon back then. I never looked at Logan that way, even after I married Calvin.
My ti with the Eros Pack was the best. My parents were alive, the pack was strong, and my best friend was still here. Now everything was different.
Logan seed to know I was watching. He pulled out his phone, typed sothing, and held it up, "Evelyn, can we et? Please?"
I closed the curtain, went back to bed, and fell asleep slling my daughter’s baby powder scent.
A week passed quickly.
Saturday morning, Gary left early for a race. After breakfast, the kids practiced piano for a while before moving to the playroom to work on their puzzle.
Alexis handed pieces to Rowan and Rhys who fit them together. They worked perfectly together. It was a 2,000-piece puzzle, and they were almost done.
I sat with them. Just as we finished, Rhys ran over with his bank card, grinning.
"Mom, can I buy dinner tonight? For you, big brother, and little sister?" he asked.
I was curious, but I didn’t want to ruin his fun.
I hugged Alexis. "That sounds lovely. Alexis, what do we say?"
Alexis looked up. "Thank you, brother."
Rhys rubbed his head, shy. "No need to thank ."
Rowan ran over too. "Mom, I have a card too! I can treat everyone to seafood—Alexis’s favorite!"
I rubbed their heads. "You’re both wonderful."
Alexis looked at the black cards. Black cards = food? Her eyes lit up.
She hopped down and ran to get her piggy bank. She ca back proud. "Mommy, here," she said, holding out her hand.
Rowan and Rhys opened it for her.
Clatter.
A dozen black cards and a pile of shiny gems spilled out.
I stared. "Alexis, where did these co from?"
My mind went straight to her godmothers, Astrid and Huslia. And her "aunts" and "uncles" from the lab.
"Godmommy... Uncle... Auntie Emma... Uncle Eryx..." Alexis counted on her fingers. "For Mommy! Big dinner!"
I sighed. These people were too much.
I called Astrid. She didn’t care. "I’m rich. Why can’t I give my goddaughter sothing?"
"By the way, I found a necklace for her. Sapphire. 180 carats. My team will drop it off."
The photo confird it. A massive heart-shaped sapphire surrounded by diamonds. Worth at least a million.
"Astrid, she’s not even three," I said.
"So? She deserves the best," she said. "Gotta go, making more money for my baby girl!" She hung up.
The others gave similar responses. I made a note to pay them back later.
Alexis climbed onto my lap. I smiled at her. She had no idea she was a tiny heiress.
She tugged my sleeve. "Mommy~"
Rowan and Rhys waited for my answer.
I nodded. "Okay, special dinner tonight."
The kids cheered.
We went to "Hidden Feast," a private restaurant. I carried Alexis out of the car. "Be careful, boys."
"Yes, Mom," they said, jumping out.
We’d been here before.
"Mommy, down," Alexis said. She took her brothers’ hands.
The restaurant had private rooms for business or dates. The manager saw and took us to my regular room—the one with the best view.
It was a long walk. Alexis stopped.
"Hurt," she pouted, touching her foot.
She was wearing silver shoes with a huge diamond bow. Astrid’s gift. Impractical, but shiny.
Rowan didn’t get why she liked them, but he adored her anyway.
He crouched down. "Alexis, want a piggyback ride?"
Her eyes brightened. "Yes!"
She moved her purse to her back and wrapped her arms around his neck.
I stepped forward. "Alexis, let Mommy carry you."
But Rowan already had her. "It’s okay, Mom. She’s light."
Alexis hugged Rowan’s neck and smiled at .
Rhys walked behind them. "I’ll watch your back, sister! I’m strong now!"
I smiled. "You’re both great brothers."
"Rowan, walk slow. If you get tired, tell ," I said.
Rowan nodded, Rhys walked behind them, keeping guard.
Watching them, my heart felt full.
We turned the corner.
I froze.
Logan stood there. Khaki coat, glasses, ssy hair. He looked like a scholar.
"Evelyn," he said softly. "What a coincidence."
I narrowed my eyes.
Coincidence? Yeah, right.
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