Chapter 27

CLAUDIA. “Meeting place?” I echo, not even able to acknowledge my initial shock from seeing Max here. “How did you know that?” Before he can say anything, I grab him by the arm and pull him to the side of the diner. Just then, the door opens and I see Alpha Tristan peeking out. I drag Max further into the corner, staring at him sternly to make sure he doesn’t pop out and escape. Thankfully, he doesn’t make an attempt. He just stands in front of me with a meek expression, shifting his weight from one foot to another like he doesn’t feel comfortable. But then, to deflect the discomfort, he looks at me and asks, “What are you doing here?” “I should be asking you that,” I spit out at him. “You mentioned the meeting too. You know about this? You know that Alpha Tristan is trying to get the throne from Achilles?” “What?” he splutters, but then his face lights up with interest. “Alpha Tristan is going to do that?” “Yes!” I hiss at him. “And it’s going to be bad for everybody!” Max does