Chapter 234

Author's POV Miranda watched Allison's sincere attitude with a softened expression. She had already begun reaping small benefits from her surface-level friendship with Allison—Henry's attitude toward her had improved, and he'd even started accepting her dinner invitations occasionally. At lunch, Allison settled at a cafeteria table when Henry approached, his tall frame casting a shadow over her tray. "Mind if I sit here?" he asked, his voice carrying a hint of urgency. "Of course," Allison smiled, though she noticed the tension in his shoulders. Henry sat opposite her, his deep, penetrating gaze studying her face with unusual intensity. Allison shifted uncomfortably under his scrutiny, her wolf senses prickling with awareness. "Is there something you wanted to discuss?" she asked, fighting the urge to let her alpha nature rise to the challenge in his eyes. "Well, look who's here!" Miranda's voice cut through the tension as she placed her lunch container next to Allison. She flashed Hen