Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235

Erin’s POV

Alex remained silent for a moment before answering, his knuckles whitening slightly on the steering wheel. “That pack didn’t fall just because the marriage alliance failed. A simple engagement can’t shake its position.”

I felt relief wash over me. At least they wouldn’t seek revenge against Derek for breaking the engagement. One less thing to worry about in our already complicated situation.

‘You’re very innocent, Alex remarked, glancing at me. His eyes softened momentarily. “I wonder how your soul bond treats you.”

“My soul bond treats me very well, I declared confidently. “I’m planning to propose to him tomorrow. After that, we’ll be together. The thought made my heart race with anticipation and nervousness.

“Don’t be with him,” Alex said quietly, his voice dropping to almost a whisper.

“What?” I asked, startled by his comment. I turned to look at him, confused by this sudden statement.

“I’ll say it again–don’t be with him,” Alex repeated, his voice firm. He glanced at me, his expression intense. “What if he doesn’t love you? You love him too much, which makes you vulnerable to getting hurt.”

But I do love him, I thought. I love Derek more than anything in this world. I love him more than my own life. I would do anything for him. The depth of my feelings sometimes scared me, but I couldn’t deny them.

“He loves me,” I said aloud, my voice filled with conviction. “I believe he loves me.” I had to believe it, despite all evidence to the contrary sometimes. The bond between us couldn’t be one–sided.

Alex fell silent, his hands tightening on the steering wheel. I noticed a muscle working in his jaw, as if he was restraining himself from saying

more.

When we reached my house, I checked my phone, disappointed to find no missed calls from Derek. I had hoped he might have tried to reach me, to see where I was.

“Thank you for today,” I said to Alex, preparing to exit the car. “I don’t think we should meet again.” It was better this way–he asked too many questions, seemed too interested in my relationship with Derek.

Alex nodded, but his expression remained serious. His hand moved as if to reach for mine, then withdrew. “When hatred burns so fiercely that you’re willing to die for it or kill for it, fate will lead you to a soul mate–someone who shares your hatred and holds the same grudge against the same target.”

I stared at him in confusion. “What are you talking about?” His words made no sense to me.

Alex smiled enigmatically. “Goodbye, Erin Blackwood.” His eyes held mine for a moment longer than necessary.

As I stepped out of the car and Alex drove away, I shook my head. “What a strange person! I don’t even understand what he meant.” His cryptic statement lingered in my mind, though I couldn’t make sense of it.

I rang the doorbell, and Aaron answered, immediately looking past me at the departing car. “Was that the Pack Alpha?”

“No,” I said quickly, stepping inside. “Just a friend.” I didn’t want to explain Alex to my brother.

“Go take a shower,” Aaron suggested. “Then we’ll have dinner together.”

After my shower, I came downstairs to find my mother setting the table. She smiled warmly at me, and I felt a rush of love for her.

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