Chapter 124

• Maria stepped into her room and sank onto her bed. Pulling out her phone, she hesitated for a moment before pressing the video call button for Alpha Garrett.
• After several rings, Garrett finally picked up the call, his expression unreadable.. "Hey, Garrett," she greeted him with a smile, trying to hide the longing in her eyes.
• Garrett's response was curt, "Hey, Maria." His voice lacked its usual warmth, sending a pang of unease through her.