Chapter 58

Aubrey's POV The days stretched on like a nightmare I couldn't wake from. Jax moved through the pack with practiced ease, his charm and poise drawing people in like moths to a flame. I watched as he won over one person after another—Logan laughing at his jokes, Caroline nodding along with his insights about pack politics. Only Knox seemed immune to Jax's charisma. I caught him watching our "guest" with subtle disapproval, making my heart race with fear. Had he sensed something off about Jax? But as I observed more closely, I realized the truth was simpler—Knox just didn't like him. The knowledge brought both relief and a strange sadness. If only dislike was all I felt toward Jax. The opportunity I'd been waiting for finally came one evening. I found Jax alone in the pack library, his tall frame silhouetted against the window as the sun set behind him. "Why are you really here?" I demanded, keeping my voice low despite our solitude. "What game are you playing with Natalie?" He turned sl