Chapter 182

Cole’s POV

Tuesday, April 3

It’s been nearly a month since my second encounter with the Alpha’s son, Lucas. He was right, though. I have done everything I can to avoid not just Lucas but the rest of the family as well. I have refused to come down and join them for dinner, and I have fallen back into my old habits of making myself as scarce as possible. Not even Jessa has seen much of me. I can’t bring myself to approach her. I could feel her heart break through the bond from what I said. I guess we’re stuck, as neither of us has the heart to reject the other.

I make my way down to the kitchen. I’ve familiarized myself with the pack’s schedule, and I have created my own. Breakfast at the dining hall ends just before eight, which means leftovers are in the kitchen by nine. Lunch is available around one,