Chapter 331: Aurora

“Evander?” I called out, shocked and confused. “What do you mean you’ve come to finish what you started? I thought we came here for peace!”

I hated the commotion. Piper turned to Dane and me, her eyes blazing. “Why did you bring him here?”

“Calm down, Piper,” Dane said gently, placing a hand on her shoulder. She tried to shrug him off, but Dane held firm, guiding her back into her chair.

I crossed my arms, raising an eyebrow at Evander. “Erm,” I cleared my throat, prompting him.

Evander nodded and took a tentative step toward Piper. Her glare intensified, stopping him in his tracks.

“I know you hate me,” he began, his voice heavy with remorse. “But please, hear me out.”

Piper looked away, her gaze softening as it fell on Warrick in the bed. She bit her lip, clearly struggling to hold back tears.

“You’ve hurt me, Evander,” she said quietly. “My heart aches because of you.”

Evander froze, the pain in her words cutting deep. He glanced at me, his eyes filled with regret and sorrow. Piper’s words were like thorns, but she spoke her truth. Her pain mirrored his own.

“I never meant to hurt you,” Evander said, his voice cracking. “I’m sorry.”

Piper didn’t respond. Instead, she walked to Warrick and sat beside him. She leaned down, kissing his cheek tenderly, her hand caressing his bruised face.

“See what you did to the love of my life?” she said softly, her voice trembling. “Look how hurt he is.”

Warrick blinked up at her, confused and disbelieving. “Piper… you?”

She nodded, her eyes filled with unshed tears. “I admit it… I’ve been stubborn. I ignored my feelings because of my pride, but not anymore.” She cupped his face, pressing her forehead against his. “You’re mine. Okay?”

Warrick nodded quickly, his voice a whisper. “Always and forever.”

A smile tugged at my lips as I watched their reunion. It was heartwarming. But then I heard a deep sigh beside me, and turned to see Evander.

His head was bowed, hands buried in his pockets, lips pressed into a thin line. He looked utterly defeated. Stepping closer, I whispered, “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine,” he muttered, but his clenched jaw contradicted him.

“Maybe you should step outside for a bit,” I suggested gently. “If it’s too hard to watch this—”

“I’m fine,” he interrupted sharply. Then, he groaned, “Fuck.”

I followed his gaze to Piper, softly kissing Warrick.

“You’re fine, huh?” I sighed, shaking my head.

Evander ignored me, stepping toward the couple. “Piper?” he called, his voice steady but strained.

Piper pulled away from Warrick, her eyes narrowing. “What?” she snapped.

“I deserve whatever you think of me,” Evander said earnestly. “But have you forgiven me?”

Piper crossed her arms, her gaze burning into him. “Not until you apologize to Warrick, and he forgives you,” she said firmly.

Evander paused, their eyes locked. Finally, he sighed and nodded. “Fine. Okay. I’m kidding! I just want you both to forgive me. I never should’ve tried to come between you two.”

Piper and Warrick exchanged a glance. When Warrick nodded, Piper smiled and turned to Evander. “We forgive you,” she said softly.

Evander’s face lit up as he moved to hug Piper, pausing at the last second. Instead, he hugged Warrick tightly.

“Ahh!” Warrick groaned in pain, and Evander quickly released him. “Sorry, sorry!” Evander said sheepishly.

He returned to my side, grinning. “I got her forgiveness,” he said proudly.

I smiled and nodded. “You did well.”

I walked to Warrick, gently brushing his arm. “How are you feeling now?”

“I’m better,” he said with a faint smile. “But I’m hungry.”

“Oh,” I said, glancing around. “I’ll ask someone to bring food for both of you on my way out.”

I turned to Dane. “I need to head back to the office. There’s a mountain of work waiting for me.”

Dane nodded, and I said goodbye before leaving the room.

As I exited the building, I saw Miles pacing nervously. He spotted me and quickly looked around, checking for onlookers.

I stopped in front of him, raising an eyebrow. “Is there something you want to say?”

“Yes, Luna,” Miles said hesitantly, his voice low. “But I don’t want the Alpha or the others to know. It’s about the picture of Warrick and Alina… the kissing scandal.”