Elara
Zack's eyes narrowed sharply, searching my face for any hint that I was joking.
The cocky smile on his lips froze awkwardly. "Elara, I told you before, you don't need to play hard to get."
I let a small smile play at my lips. "I'm not joking. And Alpha Zack, one minute of your five has already passed."
His fingers flexed slightly. "I heard you had a fight with your mother."
"Look, it's your business, but don't make such a scene about it. Uncle Enzo nearly went after Anthony because of your drama. If you keep this up, Aunt Nadia will be stuck in the middle."
"Elara, you never used to handle problems so recklessly. When did you become so unstable?"
I shrugged, a playful smile dancing on my lips. "Funny how you still try to parent me, Zack."
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