#Chapter 10: A Decision to Make.

Lauren's POV The world seemed to tilt slightly on its axis when Daphne rushed toward me, her face pale and her voice trembling with urgency. “Hey, girl! Something’s wrong!” she said, clutching my arm. “I just took Abigail out of the bathroom, and I saw Alexander coming into the mall with a group of people. They’re saying he’s here looking for his lost son.” I froze, my breath catching in my throat. Alexander? Here? The name sent a rush of memories surging forward, tangled and painful. I glanced at Owen, sitting quietly by the table, his tiny fingers tracing patterns on the surface. His…son. I leaned over the table, my voice shaking. “Owen,” I asked gently, though my heart hammered in my chest. “Is your dad… Alpha Alexander?” He hesitated, his wide eyes searching mine for something—reassurance, maybe? Finally, he gave the smallest of nods. My heart plummeted. It was him. The man I had spent so many years trying to avoid was here, mere steps away. And this was his kid