Chapter 134

Sarah's POV I arrived with nothing, and when I left, I was just as empty-handed. As I stepped off the ship, an unfamiliar world stretched out before me. It was remote here, but as more passengers disembarked, the dock came alive. Luxury cars lined the curb, glamorous people swept into waiting vehicles, and engines roared one after another, the air thick with the smell of fuel and anticipation. I stood motionless, watching the sleek cars drive away. Only then did it hit me—I had nothing. After a moment's hesitation, I pulled out my phone, about to call Elena to pick me up. A hand tapped my shoulder from behind. I spun around, hope blooming in my chest."Alexander!" It wasn't him. Jeremy blinked at me, then let out a short laugh. "Miss Winters, it's me." I winced, immediately embarrassed. "Sorry, Mr. Smith." Jeremy's eyes widened slightly, seeming mildly intrigued by my slip—calling his Alpha by name so casually. I saw the question in his eyes, though he said nothing. I realized I'd almos