Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 125

Chapter 125

Erin’s POV

My heart raced. This had to be from Derek. The message about scents he must be referring to how werewolves detect emotions through smell. And somehow, he knew that the Enforcer observers were watching me.

1 carefully put my phone away, still feeling the observer’s gaze on me. When I glanced in his direction, I noticed he was checking his own phone. A moment later, he stood up and quietly left the classroom.

The coincidence seemed too perfect to be just that. Was Derek somehow connected to the observers‘ presence today?

After my final class, I stopped at my locker to get the books I needed for the assignment. As I closed the metal door and turned, I found Bradley leaning against the adjacent locker, effectively trapping me between the wall and his extended

arm.

“Erin,” he greeted with a smile that might once have made my heart race but now only filled me with wariness.

I stepped back, maintaining what little distance I could. “What do you want, Bradley?”

He held up a small USB flash drive in his hand. “I heard your computer broke down. Such bad luck.”

heard

I narrowed my eyes. “How did you know about that?”

His smile widened. “Never mind how I know. Fortunately for you, I happen to have backups of all your files from the last time 1… borrowed your laptop.”

Shock and anger exploded simultaneously as I realized what he was implying. “You hacked my computer?”

“‘Hacked‘ is such a strong word,” Bradley replied, twirling the USB between his fingers. “I prefer to think of it as ‘caring. After all, isn’t it fortunate that you need these files now?”

I stared at him, suspicious that he might have caused my laptop’s malfunction. It seemed too convenient that he happened to have my files just when my computer broke down.

“Give it to me,” I said, reaching for the USB.

Bradley moved it away, holding it out of my reach. “You didn’t respond to my text yesterday. I thought we were ready for a fresh start.”

I ignored his comment, focusing on the USB “Did you break my computer?”

Bradley’s smile never faltered. “Why would I do that? I’m trying to help you, Erin.”

He leaned closer, and I could smell his expensive cologne–a scent that once comforted me but now made me want to recoil. His free hand grabbed my wrist, holding it firmly.

“I still love you,” he said suddenly, his voice dropping to almost a whisper. “I know you better than he does. I’m better for you.”

Before I could respond, Amy’s voice cut through the tension. “Bradley, let her go.” She stood a few steps away with Vanessa beside her, both looking ready for a confrontation.

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Chapter 125

Jack appeared behind them, his posture stiff, the air thick with werewolf energy.

Recognizing the brewing conflict, I stepped forward, grabbing Bradley’s arm and pulling him toward the exit. Not here f hissed, acutely aware of an Enforcer observer watching from across the hall.

Outside, the evening sun cast long shadows across the campus lawn. I released Bradley’s arm and turned to face him, making sure we were far enough from the building for privacy but still within sight of others for safety.

“What do you want, Bradley?” I dared. “Besides these childish threats.”

He stepped closer, his expression suddenly sincere. “You. I’ve only ever wanted you back, Erin. The USB was just an excuse.”

“Stop,” I said sharply, “I don’t have time for this nonsense. My brother will be back from training camp soon, and you know what he’ll do to you.”

Bradley’s eyes hardened. “Are you this cold with him too? My brother? Does Derek enjoy your stubbornness?”

The mention of Derek’s name from Bradley’s lips sparked a protective surge. “He’s nothing like you, I responded fiercely. “Even if I wanted to, I couldn’t show him this side of me. He sees the real me.”

“You can’t be with him,” Bradley insisted, lowering his voice. “The pack will never accept such a union. You know our traditions.”