Fated to the Alpha Who Killed Me (by Sherry) novel Chapter 140

Chapter 140

Violet’s POV:

Evan stayed another hour after we finished talking about Aurora. He checked my injuries again, re–applied

ice packs, and made sure I had enough water within reach. When he finally stood to leave, I caught his

wrist.

“Evan, there’s something I need to say.”

He looked down at me, his pale green eyes cautious.

I took a breath. “Some things aren’t worth holding onto. Don’t chase someone who doesn’t love you back.

Don’t sacrifice your whole life for a person who’ll never choose you.”

His entire body went still. For a long moment, he just stared at me. Then he turned away, his jaw working

like he was trying to swallow something painful.

When he finally looked back, his expression was complicated. Guarded. Maybe a little broken.

“Okay,” he said quietly.

He left without saying anything else.

I lay in bed staring at the ceiling light.

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Something had shifted. The emotional storm that usually churned in my chest–all those waves of hurt and

anger and desperate hope about Daemon, about Aurora, about everything–had just stopped. The water

drained away, leaving behind quiet, empty sand. Flat and still and peaceful in a way I’d forgotten existed.

I didn’t think about what Daemon had said when he got Celeste’s call that night. Didn’t try to guess what

emergency had pulled him away. Didn’t wonder if Evan would actually take my advice.

I just lay there in the silence and felt nothing.

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The next morning, my parents showed up at my door with enough food to feed ten people and a look on my

father’s face that said he wasn’t taking no for an answer.

“We’re bringing you home,” Marcus announced, already picking up my overnight bag before I could protest.

“You’re not staying here alone with two injured feet.”

“Dad, I’m fine-”

“You can barely walk to the bathroom,” my mother interrupted, her Luna voice brooking no argument. She

looked at my swollen ankle and her expression softened. “Please, sweetheart. Let us take care of you for a

few days.”

So I went home.

My mother made soup every day. Rich bone broth with vegetables that she’d simmer for hours, filling the

house with smells that reminded me of being a kid. My father pushed back his schedule and spent

afternoons sitting with me, talking about pack business or sometimes just sitting in comfortable silence

while we both read.

On the third day, my aunt Sophia called.

“How’s the ankle?” she asked.

“Better. I can walk without wanting to cry now.”

“Good. Because I booked our flights to Silver Ridge.”

My chest tightened. “When?”

“Three days from now. That gives you time to pack and say your goodbyes.” She paused. “Unless you’ve

changed your mind about coming.”

“I’ll be ready.”

The night before I was supposed to leave, Sienna, Lily, and Jade showed up with wine and enough junk food

to give us all heart attacks.

“Surprise going–away party,” Sienna announced, dumping bags of chips and cookies on the coffee table.

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“We’re sending you off right.”

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We sat in my parents‘ living room and drank wine straight from the bottle, passing it around like we were

back in college. The conversation was loud and messy and exactly what I needed.

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After her third glass, Sienna threw her arm around my shoulders and leaned in close, her words slightly

slurred. “Nobody knows you’re leaving the pack. Not Daemon, not that bitch Celeste, not any of those Frost

Pack assholes. We kept your secret.”

Jade grinned and topped off her own glass. “When you get to Silver Ridge, find yourself a hot blonde with

blue eyes and bring him back here. Show everyone what they’re missing.”

“Men are useless,” Lily said flatly, examining her wine like it held answers. “You don’t need another one. Just

go be successful and happy on your own.”

I laughed, but it came out shaky.

“I’m going to miss you guys so much,” I said, my eyes burning.

“We’ll visit,” Sienna promised. “Beck’s company has an office in Silver Ridge. He can use that as an excuse to

fly out, and we’ll tag along.”

“Please don’t let Beck follow me there,” I groaned. “I need a clean break from everything Frost Pack related.”

They all laughed, but Lily and Jade exchanged a look.

“Beck’s actually really nice,” Jade said carefully. “And he’s clearly into you.”

“And rich,” Sienna added helpfully. “And hot.”

“I’m not interested in Beck.”

“You’re not interested in anyone right now,” Sienna corrected. “Which is probably healthy. But eventually,

you might be. And if Beck happens to be there when that happens…” She shrugged.

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