Chapter 155

Sarah's POV I stared at my phone, the text message from Nate making my pulse quicken: *Landing at 10AM tomorrow. Be there to pick me up. We have much to discuss about your recent... activities. - N* Nate Santos. Alpha of the Coastal Crescent Pack in Portugal, Aria and I met him during a short vacation. He'd become a trusted friend, though his intentions had always been transparent – he wanted more than friendship, something I couldn't give. "Who's that, Mommy?" Aria asked, peering curiously at my phone. I quickly locked the screen. "Just a friend from Portugal, sweetie. Remember Alpha Nate? He's coming to visit." Her face brightened. "The one who gave me the pretty shells? Is he bringing more?" "Maybe," I said, forcing a smile while my mind raced. Why was he here? What "activities" was he referring to? After getting Aria dressed and settled with breakfast and cartoons, I stepped onto our hotel room's balcony to call Nate. He answered on the first ring. "Sarah. I was hoping to hear your