Chapter 35

Evelyn's POV I held Alexis close to my chest, feeling her tiny hands grip my blouse as she buried her face against my neck. The weight of her trust was comforting,this little girl depended on me entirely, and I would do anything to protect her from harm.Especially from the woman currently sitting in Calvin's car, watching us with those calculating eyes. "Mommy, let's go home," Alexis murmured. I patted her back reassuringly. "Of course, sweetheart." Just as I turned to leave, Calvin's voice echoed. "Wait." He approached us with purposeful strides, a pink stuffed fox clutched in his large hand. "I bought this especially for you," he said to Alexis. "Do you like it?" I watched my daughter's face carefully. For a brief moment, her eyes lit up with childish delight before darting toward the car window where Clara sat watching us. Alexis's tiny body tensed in my arms, and she shook her head. "Thank you, Alpha, but I don't want it," she replied. I felt her small hands tighten around my neck