He Marked Another Luna, So She Slept With His Alpha Brother

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Chapter 118

Roman’s POV Post

I hadn’t expected to find Camila waiting outside my apartment when the elevator doors opened. For a moment, I wondered if my eyes were playing tricks on me. Then she smiled, and my wolf stirred restlessly beneath my skin.

“What are you doing here, Camila?”

She straightened from the wall. “I didn’t realise you were working this late. I’ve been waiting for you.”

I frowned slightly. “How long?”

“Not long. I only arrived a little while ago.”

I studied her face. She looked tired, and I suspected her definition of a little while might not be entirely

accurate. Still, I let it pass.

“How’s your grandmother?”

“She’s much better, but the doctor wants to keep her under observation.” Her expression softened briefly. “I came home to get a few things and decided to return tonight. I thought you’d be back by now.

I unlocked the door and stepped aside. “Come in.”

She shook her head. “I’ll be fine here. I only wanted to ask you something.”

I paused, keys still in my hand. “Go ahead.”

“What’s happening with the TexCore situation? Did the problem affect NEXZONE’s partnership with Peter Company? You had already signed the agreement when I ‘warned you. I was hoping my information hadn’t reached you too late.”

I looked at her for a moment. Even after everything that had happened with her grandmother, she had come all this way to check on the matter.

“Before we discuss that, there’s something I want to ask you. Why didn’t you tell me Susan confronted you at

the hospital?”

Her eyes widened slightly. “You heard about that?”

“I saw the surveillance footage.”

She gave a small shrug. “It wasn’t worth making a fuss over. Do you expect me to report every time someone gets on my nerves? I’m perfectly capable of handling myself.”

“I’m aware of that. But next time something like this happens, tell me.”

She raised an eyebrow. “And what exactly would you do? Come running to defend me? I’m not a helpless woman, Roman. If someone decides to provoke me, I can deal with them.”

There was a firmness in her voice that made it clear she wasn’t interested in being protected like a fragile possession. I understood that attitude more than she realised. Some people learned early in life that waiting for someone to defend them was a waste of time. They learned to stand their ground because nobody else

would.

Still, I didn’t particularly like the thought of anyone making her feel she had to fight every battle alone.

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“Then let me make something clear,” I said, holding her gaze. “If Susan gives you trouble again, I’ll deal with her myself.”

Camila let out a quiet laugh. “You don’t have to fight my battles, Alpha Blackwell.”

“I know.” A slight smile tugged at my mouth. “But I’d be happy to throw a few punches on your behalf

Her expression changed for a brief moment. Our eyes met, and I caught something on her face before she looked away. My wolf stirred again and muttered, keep her close.

I almost frowned at the interruption. She’s standing–right here, I reminded him silently. Then don’t let ho leave. I ignored the ridiculous suggestion and returned my attention to Camila.

“Anyway,” she continued, seemingly determined to return to business, “did the TexCore problem affect the

deal?”

“No. Thanks to your warning, we stopped the payment before it was released. The contract also protects us so Peter Company is now liable for the damages. If anything, we’re in a position to claim compensation.”

Her eyes narrowed with interest. “So you’re telling me NEXZONE didn’t lose anything?”

“Not a penny.”

She looked pleased. “Then you owe me quite a favour.”

I folded my arms. “Is that so?”

“Absolutely. Since I’ve helped save your company from a major loss, perhaps we should finally discuss that partnership between Whitmore Group and NEXZONE.”

There it was. I had expected her to bring up the matter sooner or later, but I couldn’t help feeling amused by how quickly she had turned our conversation back to business.

“Forget it, Miss Hart.”

Her mouth fell open slightly. “Excuse me?”

“I’m not signing anything tonight.” She rolled her eyes and muttered something. “What was that?”

“Nothing.” She gave me an innocent smile. “I was just admiring your generosity and irresistible charm.”

I stared at her. That was certainly not what she’d said under her breath. A low rumble came from my wolf. She’s beautiful when she’s cursing you. I suppressed a sigh. Apparently, he had decided to become an active participant in my conversations with this woman.

Camila adjusted the strap of her bag. “I should get going. You look like you need some sleep, and I have to return to the hospital.”

I nodded, though I wasn’t particularly pleased that she was leaving already. “Take care of yourself, Miss Hart.”

“You too, Alpha Blackwell.”

She turned and walked towards the elevator. I watched until the doors closed, then stepped into my apartment. The silence that followed was strangely disappointing. I glanced at the door before closing it. Then something occurred to me. My security system recorded activity outside the apartment, including anyone who remained near the entrance for an extended period.

I opened the security application on my phone and checked the footage. The recording showed Camila arriving much earlier than she’d claimed. She had rung the bell several times, waited, checked her phone and remained outside for nearly an hour.

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My expression changed. She had been waiting for me all that time.

So much for having just arrived. I replayed a section of the footage, watching her lean against the wall as Fatigue gradually took over. At some point, she had even dozed off while waiting.

A strange feeling settled in my chest. She could have called. She could have sent a message. Instead, she’d waited outside my door and then pretended it had only been a few minutes.