A Warrior’s Second Chance novel Chapter 243

FAYE

I walked into Alexander’s office, feeling a mix of curiosity and unease. The thought of Diana still lingered like a shadow I couldn’t quite shake.

I found Alexander at his desk, calm and composed as always, though I could sense the faint tension in his posture–subtle, but there.

I closed the door behind me, letting it click shut before speaking. “So… Diana came by earlier?” I asked, tilting my head slightly, trying to read his expression.

Alexander looked up from his papers, his sharp eyes meeting mine. “Yes,” he said simply, no hesitation in his voice. “She needed my help with something.”

“What kind of help?” I pressed, stepping closer to lean casually against the edge of his desk. I wasn’t trying to be confrontational–well, not exactly–but I needed to understand the situation before my imagination ran wild.

He leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers, and explained in a steady, measured tone. There’s an issue with some wolves from another pack. They’re threatening her–trying to force her out of a property she has. It’s complicated, involves her father and some legal matters tied to the other pack’s influence. She came to me because, well… she knows my position, my connections, and the fact that I can help without unnecessary conflict.”

I nodded slowly, absorbing his words. The logical part of me understood the request–it made sense in terms of pack politics. But a tight knot of unease formed in my chest. “Hm…” I murmured, carefully choosing my words. “I mean… I get that she’s asking for help. I trust you, Alexander. But…” I trailed off, suddenly realizing that I needed to voice my thoughts, even if they sounded paranoid.

“You’re not comfortable with her being here?” he asked, raising an eyebrow, his tone gentle but probing.

I hesitated, then let out a small, almost embarrassed laugh. “It’s not just that. It’s… every time we’ve met, I get this vibe from her. I can’t put it into words exactly, but it’s there. Like she’s… up to something. More than just an innocent visit or asking for help. I can’t shake it.”

Alexander’s expression softened. I could tell he wasn’t surprised by my admission–he always seemed to know me better than I knew myself sometimes–but he didn’t dismiss me either. “I see,” he said slowly. “I understand why you’d feel that way.”

“I mean, I trust you, don’t get me wrong,” I continued, trying to keep my voice calm, even as my pulse quickened. “I do. But you know what happened with Bella before… The obsession, the way she nearly–well, you know. I can’t afford to let another situation like that happen. Especially with your ex mate. I… I just need some reassurance.”

Alexander’s lips quirked into a small, reassuring smile, and I felt a flutter of relief in my chest. “Faye,” he said softly, his voice carrying that commanding, yet comforting tone that always made me feel protected, “Diana means nothing more than a Blood Crescent under my protection. That’s all she is. Nothing personal, nothing romantic, nothing more than a pack member who needs help because of her circumstances.”

Cole will handle it all quietly, efficiently. Diana doesn’t get to overstep any boundaries with you.”

I nodded, feeling a sense of peace settle over me that had been absent since Diana’s brief visit. “I trust you,” I said simply, the words carrying more weight than I realized until I said them.

“And I trust you,” Alexander replied, allowing the tension in his own shoulders to ease as well. “Which is why you don’t need to be anxious. Everything is under control. You focus on yourself, on the baby, and I’ll handle what needs to be handled…the right way.”

I smiled, a real, easy smile that reached my eyes. “I like that.”

He returned the smile, though his eyes held that familiar intensity that always made me feel like he was reading my soul. “Me too,” he said quietly. “Now, enough about Diana. Let’s enjoy the rest of the day without thinking about pack politics or other wolves. Just… us.”

I nodded again, letting out a soft laugh. “Deal,”