Chapter 70

• Anita’s Pov
• I took a steadying breath, watching the car idling in front of us as my stepmother leaned out of the window, a sly smile pulling at her lips. “Still alive, are we, Anita?” she purred, her tone both condescending and amused. “Why don’t you step into the car for a chat?”
• Alpha Hades glanced over at me, his jaw set, and though he didn’t say a word, I could feel his protective presence. Part of me wanted to brush her off, to turn away and not indulge her attempts to unnerve me. But there was something about her appearance, something about the way she insisted on this conversation, that made me realize I couldn’t keep avoiding this confrontation. I gave Alpha Hades a nod, signaling that I’d handle this.