Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 372

Chapter 372: Chapter 372 Resignation

Ava’s POV

I hadn’t been feeling myself lately. Despite the girls’ constant calls trying to get me to join their gathering at Alpha Draven’s pack house, I just couldn’t go. I made up an excuse about having a terrible headache. The last thing I wanted was to bring down everyone’s mood, especially Caroline’s. Being pregnant, she needed peace and positivity around her.

So I spent the evening at home with pizza and my mother’s spell books. Since mastering the tracking spell, my enthusiasm for magic had grown. With Mom away, her magical room was full of treasures to explore. I was still upset with her and Grandmother for going on vacation without telling me, so I hadn’t messaged them either.

I knew isolating myself wasn’t healthy. Dr. Marlowe had encouraged me to open up more, but that was easier said than done.

The only person I felt comfortable around these days was Alpha Kenneth. His companionship and reassurance made our time together pleasant. There was no pressure, no painful history between us.

Lost in my thoughts, my phone rang, and I answered with a smile, already knowing who it was.

"You just can’t stay away from me, can you?" I teased as I answered.

"Ava, my darling! I really can’t. I like you too much, and I miss you," Antonio whined playfully. "Besides, you still owe me that trip to Road Hog, remember?"

"That vintage car diner? You still haven’t been?" I tried to recall the plans we’d made to go together.

"I was supposed to go with this beautiful woman named Ava, but she’s been avoiding me," he said flirtatiously, making me laugh out loud.

"Well, she must be crazy to miss a date with the most handsome man in town," I joked back, causing Antonio to burst into laughter.

"How about this Wednesday?" he suggested.

"Sounds good," I agreed. I missed him too.

"Invite Kenneth along, he seems cool," Antonio suggested, though I could tell he had ulterior motives.

"I’ll have to ask him. He seems pretty busy with work." I replied.

"I’ll pick you up at seven on Wednesday then."

I felt better after saying goodbye to Antonio; he really knew how to make me laugh. Though I wasn’t sure Kenneth would agree to join us. A down-to-earth diner seemed at odds with an Alpha of his status.

I called him, and he answered immediately. "Dear Ava, what can I do for you?"

I smiled and explained Antonio’s invitation. Just then, I got a text from an unknown number. Opening it, I immediately regretted my decision. The text had a photo of that bitch Sophia hanging from Joseph’s neck in what looked like a restaurant. I could see Nate sitting beside him.

I stared at the photo in disbelief. Joseph must have returned from his trip since Nate’s arm was still in a cast from that beating. Joseph had been back and talked to that bitch but hadn’t bothered contacting me. The realization brought tears to my eyes.

Kenneth noticed my choked voice and asked worriedly, "Ava, what’s wrong?"

I wiped my tears. "Nothing. So, will you join Antonio and me for dinner?"

Kenneth said gently, "Of course, as long as you don’t mind hanging out with an old man."

That made me smile a little. "You’d still be the hottest old man in the restaurant."

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