Chapter 173

Evelyn's POV When I got back to the car, Alexis was already asleep in Eryx's arms, covered with a soft blanket. Eryx kept his voice quiet so he wouldn't wake her. "Eve, I can carry her. She just fell asleep." I nodded gratefully. The evening had been more exhausting than I expected. Dealing with Diana's nastiness and then that tense talk with Calvin had worn me out. Being around Calvin still messed with my head in ways I didn't want to think about. After we got home and I put Alexis to bed, I went to my study where Eryx was waiting. He was leaning against my desk with his arms crossed, looking worried. "I need to talk to you about the man named Josh," I said, sitting down in my chair. Eryx's face got dark. "The guy at the birthday party? I saw him staring." "The way he looked at you wasn't normal," I said, tapping my pen on the desk. "His eyes showed recognition and hate. Have you ever seen him before?" "Never," Eryx shook his head. "I'm an orphan, remember? Alpha Damian found me at th