"What is going on?" Eliza asked, her eyes moving from one face to another. Alex felt the ground slipping beneath him. If this woman suspected anything, she would call Marcus just like she did the other day when Hiro ca asking questions. He could not risk that, not now that everything was so close to falling apart.
"Nothing. Everything is fine," he forced out, hoping Kaito would handle the blonde quickly and send her away before Eliza’s curiosity grew stronger.
"I thought you said they were dating, so why is she saying she is not his girlfriend?" Eliza asked aloud, confusion clouding her face. Her tone carried doubt, and Alex knew she was slowly becoming suspicious of the boys.
"No. They are just having a couple fight. We should stay out of it," Alex told her, glancing at his Alpha who was trying to calm the girl pressed against him.
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Kaito’s heart was pounding when Eliza kept pressing with questions. Without thinking, he pulled the blonde closer and wrapped his arms around her, pressing her against his chest. He bent his head, whispering against her ear, "You are going to pretend to be my girlfriend, and we are having a fight. Do you understand?"
The girl stayed quiet, her body soft in his hold, almost as if she liked being there. Kaito let out a sigh, torn between relief and worry. He only hoped she would not take his act to heart. Later, when they got out safely, he would explain why he had to do this.
"She is leaving. We are not in good terms so she had—" Kaito began, but Eliza stepped out from behind the counter before he could finish.
"Why leave?" she asked, her arms folding across her chest, her gaze sharp. "It’s clear you upset the girl. Sit down so we can talk."
"No, we are fine," Kaito said, his voice strained, though he tried to sound calm.
"What about you, girl? What’s your na?" Eliza ignored him and turned to the blonde with a disarming smile. Kaito’s pulse jumped. He hated the direction this was taking, though he was glad Eliza had not asked him for the girl’s na, because he had none to give.
"Seraphina," the blonde answered sweetly, smiling as though she had no idea of the storm around her.
"That’s good. I am Eliza," the woman said, stretching out her hand for a shake. "Can we sit? I an all four of us?"
Though it sounded like a question, there was no choice in her tone. She walked toward the table with three chairs, and the sales boy quickly brought an extra one. Soon, all of them were seated.
"Couples fight all the ti but they always find a way back to each other. I know you two will sort this out," Eliza said warmly.
"But it’s none of your business," Kaito replied, holding back the sharpness in his voice, though it was clear he wanted her to stop.
"Sorry if I overstepped," Eliza said, her voice softer now as she turned to Seraphina. Her eyes narrowed as though she was trying to piece sothing together. "Your face looks familiar. I have seen you here many tis."
Alex’s heart skipped a beat. He had no idea who this girl really was, and if Eliza recognized her, they were finished. He glanced at his Alpha and saw the unease written on his face. That alone told him they were trapped.
Before anyone else could speak, Seraphina gave a small smile. "I work at the bar with my mom," she said.
"You live in Mistvale?" Eliza asked, her brows lifting in surprise. The girl nodded, confirming her suspicion. "I knew it. So how did you two et?"
"At her mom’s bar," Kaito said quickly, squeezing the blonde’s hand as if to steady her. "It was unexpected. It happened faster than I thought, but I am glad it did."
Seraphina blinked, confused, but she nodded anyway, playing along with him.
"Is he from Mistvale?" Eliza pressed, her sharp eyes studying Seraphina closely.
Kaito’s heart thudded hard in his chest. Every word from this woman was a threat. He wished more than anything they could just silence her instead of sitting here while she chipped away at their cover.
"No, he is not from Mistvale, but I am. He cos here for—" Seraphina began, but before she could finish, Kaito cut her off.
"For business," he said firmly, his voice a little louder than before. "Enough about us. Tell , Eliza, are you married?"
Eliza suddenly burst into loud laughter, so sharp and wild that the boys stiffened. For a mont they feared she might lose her mind before they even got a chance to find out what she knew. Wiping at her eyes, she grinned. "Married? No. Am I not too much for just one man?"
"Of course, mama," Alex said with a playful grin. She lit up at his words and pointed at him, laughing again.
"He is sothing else, trust ," she said, shaking her head at him.
"We need drinks on the table," Kaito told her firmly. "Or we could go to a bar. What do you think?"
"Good idea," Alex added, slapping his palm on the table with forced excitent. He rose from his seat, ready to move things along, but Eliza’s eyes glead with a new thought.
"Why don’t we go to your mother’s bar?" she asked, her gaze landing on Seraphina.
The blonde froze, her head shaking in panic, but Eliza only insisted. "Yes, we should go there. I’ve heard she has the best liquor for werewolves."
Alex’s eyes flicked to his Alpha again. The warning was clear in his look...this was dangerous. But before he could suggest sothing else, Kaito shot up from his chair. His hand flew out, striking Eliza hard across the face. She fell to the floor with a cry. Seraphina gasped in shock, covering her mouth with both hands as tears welled in her eyes.
Kaito didn’t spare her a glance. He moved fast, bending over Eliza who was fumbling in her pocket. With a swift kick, he sent the object flying across the floor. It was a phone. The woman had been seconds away from calling Marcus, but he had stopped her just in ti.
"Don’t you dare make angry by calling him," Kaito warned, his eyes glowing as his voice deepened. Eliza’s face froze in shock at the sight before her. "Yes, I am an Alpha. Your strength is nothing compared to mine, so calm yourself. I might not hurt you if you stay quiet."
The sales boy had been watching from the corner. When he saw the truth unfold, panic struck him and he rushed to the telephone. His fingers began to dial, but Alex moved faster. He caught the boy by the wrist, twisted it away from the receiver, and shoved him hard.
Without waiting, Alex stomped on the telephone, smashing it into pieces. The boy tried to run for the door but Alex blocked him, grabbing him by the throat and dragging him back. "You forced to do this," he muttered, his grip tightening.
He pulled the boy over to his Alpha. Kaito’s lips curved into a dark smile as his fangs snapped out. With a swift motion, he sank them into the boy’s neck, pumping Alpha poison deep into his veins.
Seraphina let out a scream, her hands covering her mouth as tears gathered in her eyes. "Oh my God," she cried, backing into the corner to hide.
Alex released the boy, watching as he staggered blindly around the store, his body slamming into shelves and knocking down bottles of perfu. He was choking and trembling, consud by the poison burning through him.
"Should I stop him?" Alex asked, uneasy at the sight.
"No. Let him wander," Kaito replied coldly. He turned to Eliza, who was lying weak on the floor, barely able to move. She needed one more strike to finish her off, but instead Kaito pulled out the lupine sedative Alex had brought. He filled a syringe and drove it into her arm, sending the drug flooding through her veins.
"What are we going to do with her?" Alex asked, glancing around the store. His voice was tense. "We can’t just leave the blonde here. She knows too much. If Marcus gets to her, he will find us."
Kaito bent down and lifted Eliza into his arms. He carried her out to the car, Alex opening the door quickly before locking her inside.
"We’ll take the girl with us," Kaito said firmly. He opened the boot and pulled out a bottle of fake wolf scent. Back inside the store, he sprayed it around to mask every trace of them. No one would be able to track what happened here.
"Are we really taking her? She doesn’t belong with us," Alex argued. His face was tight with worry. "We can’t keep her at the Academy. This is a mistake. Angela won’t be happy when she finds out about the BLOnde either."
"We have to move, Beta," Kaito cut him off, his voice leaving no room for doubt. He walked toward Seraphina, who was curled in the corner, trembling. She refused to go with him, shaking her head in fear, but Kaito only scooped her up in his arms. Her fists hit his chest in protest, but he carried her out to the car and pushed her inside.
They drove away at once. The night seed to close in on them, but freedom did not last long. Sirens blared behind them, sharp and relentless, chasing them down the road. The sound grew louder, pressing against their ears.
"Damn it," Kaito cursed, his jaw tight as he slamd his foot on the accelerator. The car roared forward, but the flashing lights behind them were gaining. They had no choice now but to break free or be caught.
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