Chapter 367: Chapter 367

AURORA

“Evander?” I called out in shock, my voice tinged with confusion. “What do you mean you’ve come to finish what you started? I thought we came here for peace!”

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

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

I crossed my arms and turned to Evander, raising an eyebrow. “Erm–erm,” I cleared my throat, prompting him.

Evander nodded and took a tentative step closer to Piper. Her glare intensified, freezing him in place.

“I know you hate me right now,” he began, his voice heavy with remorse. “But I’m asking you to hear me out. Please.”

Piper looked away, her gaze softening as it landed on Warrick lying on the bed. She bit her bottom lip, clearly struggling to hold back her 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 in his throat, but she was speaking 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 over to Warrick and sat beside him on the bed. She leaned down, kissing his cheek tenderly as her hand caressed his bruised face.

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

Warrick blinked up at her, his expression a mix of confusion and disbelief. “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 Warrick’s face in her hands, pressing her forehead against his. “You’re mine. Okay?”

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

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

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

“I’m fine,” he muttered, but his clenched jaw said otherwise.

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

“I’m fine,” he interrupted, his tone sharp. Then, out of nowhere, he groaned, “Fuck.”

I followed his gaze and saw Piper kissing Warrick softly on the lips.

“You’re fine, huh?” I said with a sigh, shaking my head.

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

Piper pulled away from Warrick and turned to face him, her eyes narrowing. “What?” she snapped, her tone sharp as a blade.

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

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

Evander paused, their eyes locked in a silent battle. 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 back to Evander. “We forgive you,” she said softly.

Evander’s face lit up as he stepped forward to hug Piper but paused at the last second. Instead, he turned to Warrick and wrapped him in a tight hug.

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

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

I smiled and nodded. “You did well.”

I walked over 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 my goodbyes to the others before leaving the room.

As I exited the building, I saw Miles pacing nervously. He spotted me and quickly looked around, as if checking to see if anyone was watching.

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.”