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Aubrey had no idea what was happening behind her back. After leaving the lab, she first went looking for Barry to ask about the traveling merchant. But she learned he’d been sent away on a mission by the Alpha.
Perry was also gone, and she didn’t know the other werewolves well. After some thought, she turned to Beta Cam. At first Cam seemed reluctant to help, but when he heard the potion might endanger the Alpha, his wariness sharpened. He immediately arranged for people to investigate.
Aubrey pressed her lips together and didn’t pursue it further. She trusted Cam would handle it cleanly. If there came a point where her intervention was needed, he would find her. Cam wasn’t like Barry or Perry. He didn’t like her much–saw her as a burden to Alpha Henry.
But Aubrey had no interest in correcting his bias.
After parting with Cam, Aubrey drove to Alpha Mateo’s estate.
Harold was dead, the leader of Shadow vanished, and by the next day, Mateo had purged the entire Shadow organization.
No one troubled her anymore. The road was smooth, and she noticed Alpha Mateo’s men stationed along the way, likely to ensure her safety.
At the estate, Mateo was occupied, so Aubrey went directly to treat Leon.
The final check–up showed Leon had recovered completely. Just as she was about to leave, he stopped her.
“Aubrey, may I paint one last portrait of you?”
“Alright.” Aubrey met Leon’s clear, unclouded eyes and answered before her mind caught up with her.
At that, Leon lit up, smiling so brightly his eyes curved into crescents.
As he worked, the winter sun warmed the room, and Aubrey grew drowsy. Then Leon, biting his brush, asked suddenly, “Aubrey, do you really love Alpha Henry?”
Aubrey froze, caught off guard.
“Then why don’t you stay with him?” he pressed, glancing at her while sketching. “What are you holding back for?”
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It had been two days since she’d returned, two days of avoiding this question. But Leon had dragged it back into the light, and facing him, she sighed softly.
“Maybe… I’m just not willing to give in so easily.”
Leon’s strokes slowed. His clean, youthful face took on a sudden gravity, older than his years.
“You mean… you’d rather find someone simpler? To have a simpler love? A simpler life?”
“Does that even exist?” Aubrey shook her head faintly. “I doubt it. Where there are werewolves, there’s interest, and where there’s interest, there’s war, power, and new viruses waiting to appear.”
“Is it finished yet?” she asked.
“…Yes!”
“Let me see?”
Leon quickly blocked her with his body. For once, the boyish mischief slipped through his usually solemn demeanor.
“No looking. It’s my recovery gift, from you to me.”
Aubrey shrugged. “Fine. I won’t look.”
“I heard you want to apply to Haibo University. The exams are soon. How’s your studying going?” she asked, knowing Mateo had arranged for Leon to both self–study and join occasional classes.
Leon’s cheeks colored. “I’m not very confident… but my brother said it’s enough to try.”
“That’s true.” Aubrey nodded. “But your body’s only just recovered. Don’t push yourself too
hard.”
“I know.”
Aubrey smiled gently. “I’ve stayed long enough. I should get going. Will you walk me out?”
Leon frowned, reluctant. “So soon…”
“What?”
“Nothing. I’ll take you.”
Aubrey never saw the portrait he had drawn.
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At the door, Leon hesitated several times, words on the tip of his tongue. Aubrey, treating him like a younger brother, couldn’t help but ask, “You’re acting strange today. What is it you want to say?”
Leon’s face flushed deeper. Meeting Aubrey’s overly clear eyes, he felt his heartbeat hammer in
his chest.
“Aubrey… if…”
“Hm?” She was more patient with Leon than with most others.
“If…” He stammered, the words he had rehearsed in his mind all day now trembling on his lips. Just one second, and it could be said.
He clenched his teeth, leaned close to her ear, and whispered,
“If you ever stop loving Alpha Henry… would you consider a relationship with me?”