Chapter 44

Irene'S POV When I first heard the doorbell ring, I assumed it was just someone from the company or the pack, probably with something important for Leon to handle. It didn’t feel like my place to intrude, so I stayed back, letting Leon deal with whoever was at the door. I didn’t want to interrupt the conversation or make anyone uncomfortable by being there unnecessarily. But then I heard Leon’s voice rising, his tone sharp and sounding really annoyed, as if he were arguing with someone. My heart tightened at the sound, and I paused what I was doing, focusing instead on the voices coming from the doorway. I couldn’t help but lean closer, straining to catch more of the conversation. As I listened, it became clear that Leon was arguing with his father. I furrowed my brows, not entirely sure why Louis had come to see him, but a sense of unease washed over me. My intuition told me this confrontation had something to do with me, with us. Anxiety began to stir in my chest, making it hard to b