EP 15.

Ava's POV.

The silence surrounding me fueled a growing anger within.

The mere thought of Kayla taking Alpha Reynolds away from me stirred a dark desire within me; a wish to see her suffer, to see her bleed slowly while expressing the depth of my hatred.

"Just look at him!" I screamed internally, observing how his attention remained fixated on her, disregarding my assertion that she was fine.

He stubbornly ignored my words, persisting in his efforts to console her.

He assumed I was the cause of her pain, and every ounce of affection he showered on her intensified my resentment.

The moment became unbearable; I couldn't stand the connection they shared. Frustrated and desperate to break the bond, I plotted ways to distance him from her.

As Kayla moaned, averting her gaze and pretending to focus on the files before her, I couldn't help but seethe with frustration.

The charade played out before me, amplifying the internal unrest as I grappled with a mix of jealousy, anger, and a