Tonia's POV
After I finished inspecting every inch of the car's luxurious interior, Ryder materialized beside me.
"Satisfied with it?" His expression remained unreadable as he posed the question.
"It's absolutely incredible! Is the Alpha available?" The urge to visit his quarters and express my gratitude properly struck me.
"He departed earlier."
I clutched the car keys against my heart protectively. "This means everything to me. I'll definitely contact him later. This is beyond anything I expected."
He acknowledged with a brief nod before his gaze shifted to Lucien, who had maintained an unusual silence since his arrival.
"Hello, Lucien."
"What's up? Everything good with you?"
Ryder's shoulders lifted in a casual gesture. "Can't complain, I suppose."
Something melancholy flickered behind Ryder's eyes that made my chest tighten.
"Well, I should probably head out now." I attempted to slide into my old vehicle, but Lucien's firm grip on my wrist stopped me cold.
