Chapter 73. The Cold War

Shanda was leaving when Aleksander arrived because he knew his wife would transform again that night. He wanted to be with her no matter how she hurt him.

"There you are," Shanda remarked when she saw him.

He eyed the backpack she was carrying. 

"They just left..." She added when he was quiet, waiting for her to say something.

"Who are they?" He frowned.

"Iza was waiting for you, but she can't wait longer because she's running out of time. Fortunately, Dax came. He brought Iza to her father's lab."

Fuck! His jawline hardened," I guess I'm not needed anymore."

"Where were you?" Shanda asked, staring at his profile. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm okay. I need some rest," he said with a blank expression.

"Okay. I tell her you came back. I'm going to follow them..."

"Alright. Ask Brigitte to drive you there..."

"Oh, thanks..." she said, sighing as she looked at the man who had turned his back. "Aleks…"

He faced the woman