#Chapter 43 – Catch Me If You Can

Ethan's POV The memory of Isabella’s arrival lingered. Her face, her words – everything about her felt like a ghost coming back to haunt me. I couldn’t deny she had once been a part of my life, but everything had changed. Even knowing that, her presence stirred a strange unease within me, one I hadn’t felt in years. I looked out over the Pack lands, thoughts heavy as I tried to shake off the feeling. Marlus, ever observant, approached, his expression wary. “Alpha, you’ve been a bit... off lately. Want to talk about it?” I shifted, avoiding his gaze. Alpha, not Ethan. This wasn’t just a friendly chat. This was my Beta come to give me a warning. “It’s nothing. Just... Isabella being here. It’s complicated.” He tilted his head, studying me. “Complicated how? She’s your past. Luna Olivia’s your present. And if I know you, you want her to be your future too.” My wolf stirred at that, a possessive growl rumbling within. “Exactly. I have no interest in reopening that door. With