Chapter 174

ANDREA’S POV Julia and I were watching Gossip Girl when Gina’s call came in. I sighed heavily after she’d given me a brief rundown of the situation. “One of these days, G, you’re going to call me, and it won't be because there’s something new on fire.” She chuckled dryly. “I look forward to it, Alpha.” I pulled my leg out of Julia’s lap, displacing the popcorn all over both of us. ‘Sorry,’ I mouthed to her as I stood, heading for my room to change. “How’s Cassie?” “Shaken, but better.” “Bella?” Gina paused. “I’m worried about her, Alpha. What she went through…” I exhaled. “Nico’s by her side?” “Hasn’t moved an inch from there since he burst into the factory in wolf form.” I imagined Nico feeling like there was something wrong with his mate, not thinking twice before he Shifted and bound through the streets in broad daylight. I couldn’t wait to see the news article about that. It reminded me of all the times Kade came to my aid when he sensed my distress. The longing ache in my chest fo