#Chapter 174: A Little Help From a Friend

Abby I shuffle from one foot to the other, still shocked by Karl’s sudden appearance. But the flowers in my hand are grounding, like a lifeline. “Are you sure about this?” I find myself asking. “Your Alpha duties… You’ve already given up so much to help me. I don’t want to jeopardize your status or anything.” He sighs and shakes his head. “Abby, I told you, it was just an event. Besides, I think you could use the help, even if you don’t want to admit it.” I suck in a breath. He’s right; I do need help and I don’t want to admit it, but it still feels wrong to make him be the one to help me yet again. “But if you’re here, you need to be here because you want to be, not because you feel like you owe me something,” I finally say. His smile is genuine. “I’m here because I want to be. Enough said.” I exhale slowly, the tension in my shoulders easing ever so slightly. “Okay, but I have to make this up to you somehow. I can cater an event for you, for free,” I offer, hoping i