Chapter 66

Elena’s POV I froze as she stepped closer, tall, polished, and radiating confidence like she owned the room. “You heard me,” she said, her voice sharp. “Alpha Eric is mine. Stay the hell away.” I blinked at her. Did she seriously just claim he was her boyfriend? I couldn’t help it, I laughed. Her eyes narrowed instantly. “What’s so funny?” she snapped, glaring down at me. “You?” I said between chuckles. “What a fat dream. You think you’re his girlfriend?” Her nostrils flared, and she leaned closer. “Don’t be smart. I know him better than you ever will. He cares about me. He takes care of my needs and takes me…” “Out for dinners?” I interrupted, my voice calm but sharp. “Trust me, he does that for a lot of women. Including me.” Her jaw dropped. “No. You don’t understand! He’s been to my family’s house. He’s close to my mother and he's always sending her flowers on her birthdays.” I raised an eyebrow. That… actually sounded real. Eric hated anything that smelled like commitment. He avoid