Chapter 229:Shadow King's Revenge

(Aiden's POV) The chaos I'd expected at the mall never materialized. By the time we arrived, the battlefield had already been abandoned by most of its combatants. The security guards looked relieved to see Roman – probably thinking he'd restore order rather than potentially escalate the situation. I scanned the area, noticing the conspicuous absence of the other parties involved. Hazel Walsh had apparently been whisked away by Connor Reynolds – his possessiveness finally kicking in when it mattered. Jessica Miller had vanished earlier according to bystanders, and surprisingly, even Ayla Quinn was nowhere to be seen. "She got a phone call and left in a hurry," a human security guard explained nervously to Roman, his eyes widening at the Alpha's imposing presence. Only Scarlett remained, perched elegantly on a plush chair in the corridor. She was sipping on an oversized berry smoothie, her eyes slightly reddened – the only indication of her supposed distress. The contrast between her