Chapter 215. My Mess to Clean

“Look, I know what we agreed on,” I said, forcing myself to meet his icy stare. My hands fidgeted in my lap, but I kept my voice steady. “And I’m grateful for your help. But this isn’t just about me anymore. And trust me, nothing much has changed, I will still honor my part of the deal fully.” 

“But there’s a small addition. My friends have to come along. Hear me out, you won’t have to buy them when they turn eighteen. This is a win-win. Trust me,” I continued. 

The dark alpha leaned back in his seat, his piercing eyes narrowing as he studied me. “You’re asking for a lot, Rue. Do you know what it means to bring more people into this? This is dangerous, and you trust me, it’s not for me, but mostly for you. You have way more to lose than I do.” 

“I trust my friends.” 

“Just like you trusted the omega that told me everything about your little spirit dance and leaving the pack?” He scoffed and peeled his eyes off me. 

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