Ella POV
“How did Fiona trick you into coming out with her tonight?” Alexander asked, a teasing smirk tugging at his lips as we settled into a dimly lit booth at the warm cocktail bar up the street.
Fiona kicked him under the table. Alexander winced and hissed in pain.
I laughed, unable to help myself, though Carlos looked uncomfortable, his eyes darting toward Fiona.
“Where are you from?” I asked, turning my attention to Carlos to ease the tension.
“Red Oak,” he said softly.
“Are you related to the Alpha?” I asked, taking note that they shared a last name.
“He’s my uncle,” Carlos replied, glancing at me briefly before lowering his gaze.
“He’s a good man,” I said, smiling kindly to reassure him. “I’ve met him a few times. Our packs have good relations.”
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