Chapter 312

Ava's POV Caroline and Eleanor's "disappearance," though I hated to admit it, lined up perfectly with Joseph's theory. They weren't missing. Eleanor had probably whisked Caroline away for some much-needed healing time. Not that Alpha Draven and Alpha Nate were listening to any of that. Those two had been combing the city for days looking for Caroline and Eleanor like they'd been kidnapped rather than just needing space. Meanwhile, Beta Ryan and Kyle were busy handling the Ella situation and her father Elder Howard. From what I'd gathered, Howard was neck-deep in shady business dealings involving both corporate interests and Storm Valley Pack politics. Joseph kept showing up at Thorne Enterprises daily, supposedly to "help" Draven, but I knew he wanted to corner me. Thanks to my developing magical abilities, I could sense his Alpha presence and avoid him completely. After several days of this exhausting dance, my phone rang with Ryan's name on the screen. "Ava, I need your efficiency,"