Rise of the Banished She-Wolf (Evelyn) novel Chapter 187

Chapter 187

Devon

I leaned against my car, eyes fixed on the research facility’s glass doors. My watch showed 5:27 PM–Evelyn should’ve been out by now. After this mornir fight with Shawn and today’s chaos with Miles, I was determined to be here for her, to show her I could be the support she needed.

The doors finally slid open. Evelyn emerged, her face a mask of forced composure that broke my heart. Her silver–gray eyes were dulled by exhaustion, he shoulders slumped under an invisible weight. She didn’t notice me at first, lost in her own thoughts.

When our eyes met, something crumbled inside her. The carefully constructed facade shattered, and tears welled up, streaming down her face before she could stop them.

“Evelyn,” I rushed forward, wrapping my arms around her. Her body trembled against mine as silent sobs shook her frame. “I’m so sorry, sweetheart. I’m s fucking sorry about everything–about Shawn, about fighting. I shouldn’t have lost control like that.”

She clutched my shirt, her tears soaking through the fabric as she finally allowed herself to break down. People passing by glanced our way, but I couldn’t give less of a shit about their stares. All that mattered was the woman falling apart in my arms.

‘It’s not just you,” she managed between sobs, her voice muffled against my chest. “It’s everything, Devon. Miles betrayed us… after all we did for him. Everyone’s worked so hard, and this project might never… we might never break through.”

Understanding washed over me. Her breakdown wasn’t just about my territorial bullshit with Shawn–it was the culmination of weeks of pressure, betrayal, and scientific dead ends.

“Hey, look at me,” I gently tilted her chin up. “If this project is too difficult, we can shelve it. We’ll find another way, bring in different researchers-

‘No!” The fierceness in her voice caught me off guard. She wiped her tears with the back of her hand, “How can you even suggest abandoning this project?! it succeeds, it could help werewolves resist silver poisoning. It could even improve relations between wolves and humans. That was your vision when you started this. I want to be part of that.”

Her passion, even through her tears, reminded me why I’d fallen for her in the first place. This woman never took the easy way out.

“You’re right, I conceded, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Let’s get you home. You need rest before we figure out next steps.”

The drive back to Sterling Mansion was quiet. Evelyn stared out the window, emotionally spent. The sunset painted the Seattle skyline in hues of orange and

purple, a beautiful sight that neither of us fully appreciated.

I’ve been thinking,” I broke the silence, keeping my voice gentle. “Maybe we should get away for a few days. Go to the coast, breathe some sea air. Away

from all the bullshit.”

She turned toward me, a flicker of interest in her reddened eyes. “After the project pause… I suppose I could leave for a bit. The ocean air might do me

good.”

By the time we reached Sterling Mansion, Evelyn was half–asleep, the emotional dam breaking had left her completely drained. I helped her inside, up the stairs, and into her bedroom.

Take a shower,” I suggested softly. “I’ll be right here.“:

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Chapter 187

She nodded, disappearing into the bathroom. I heard the water running and tried not to r Instead, I called down to Ryan, asking him to prepare

some ligh

light food for Evelyn to have

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