Chapter 56
Chapter 56
Fiona’s POV:
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I positioned myself artfully on the living room sofa, a glass of Ethan’s favorite whiskey prepared for him on the side table, soft music playing in the background.
Everything was perfect.
Nine o’clock came and went. Then ten. By eleven, my confidence had begun to waver, the glass of whiskey still untouched on the table.
When my phone finally rang at midnight, my heart leapt-but it wasn’t Ethan’s name on the screen. It was his pack friend.
“Ms Price, the voice came through, carefully formal. “I apologize for the late hour.
“Where’s Ethan?” I asked immediately, not bothering with pleasantries.
There was an awkward pause.
“That’s why I’m calling. We’re at The Silver Moon downtown, and Ethan’s…had quite a bit to drink. He’s in no condition to drive himself home p>
Another pause. “Would you be able to come get him p>
“Of course,” I said, my voice controlled despite the anger simmering beneath. “Ill be there in twenty minutes p>
I hung up and stared at my reflection in the nearby mirror.
The carefully applied makeup, the expensive lingerie under my robe, the hours spent preparing-all wasted.
I quickly slipped into a simple black dress and heels, snatched my car keys from the counter, and stormed out the door.
The Silver Moon was one of the more upscale establishments in Moonhaven’s entertainment district, but at this hour it had devolved into
exactly what you’d expect-loud music, rowdy patrons, and the unmistakable scent of alcohol and desperation.
I pushed through the crowd, ignoring the appreciative glances and occasional whistles from intoxicated wolves.
I spotted clearly inebriated Ethan at a corner table. His hair was disheveled his expensive shirt partially unbuttoned and stained with what looked like whiskey.
His normally sharp eyes were unfocused, staring vacantly at the table.
“Fiona, his friend nodded when he saw me, relief evident on his face. This for coming
“What happened?” I asked coldly, acanning Ethan’s condition
He was well beyond typicd drunkenness; this looked like worthing new.
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“I’ve got him from here,” I replied, sliding an arm around Ethan’s waist to support his weight. Thank you for calling me p>
With a nod, he handed me Ethan’s wallet and phone before disappearing to the crowd.
“Let’s get you home, I murmured to Ethan, who was now leaning heavily gainst me, his body radiating unnatural heat.
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As I half-carried, half-dragged him through the exit, a thought occurred to me. Ethan maintained a downtown apartment just a few blocks from
here.
“Ethan,” I said clearly, trying to break through his drunken haze. “We’re going to your apartment. It’s closer.
He mumbled something incoherent but didn’t resist as I guided him toward the apartment building.
“Key, Ethan mumbled as we reached his apartment door, fumbling unsuccessfully with his pockets.
I found his apartment key on the same ring as his car keys and unlocked the door, practically dragging him inside.
The apartment was clean and cozy, with subtle touches that spoke of frequent use-a half-read book on the coffee table, a jacket casually draped over a chair, the lingering scent of Ethan’s cologne in the air.
Unlike the formal, almost sterile environment of the Grayson estate, this space felt lived-in and personal.
I’d been to this building before-several times, in fact.
Each time I’d call Ethan, saying I was in the area and wanted to see him. Each time he’d come down to the lobby, always with an excuse for
why I couldn’t come up.
Now, standing in his personal space for the first time, I felt like an intruder and a fool all at once.
I helped him to the bedroom, where he collapsed onto the mattress fully othed.
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Yeah she is soooo crazy
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