When we left the station, Joseph pulled me aside. “I know a good lawyer who specializes in cases like this. He could help you get a restraining order.”
“Why are you being so helpful?” I asked. I couldn’t keep the suspicion from my voice. “You don’t even know me.”
“No one should have to deal with that kind of threat, especially not alone.”
For a moment, I saw his real side. It was not just the wealthy playboy Alpha. There was something genuine and protective about him. It made my heart skip a beat.
“Thank you,” I said softly.
“Here,” he said. He pulled out his phone. “I need your number. So I can text you the lawyer’s information.”
I smiled slightly. “Is this your roundabout way of getting my number after I turned you down earlier?”
A small smile played at the corner of his mouth. “Maybe. Is it working?”
Against my better judgment, I found myself reciting my number as he typed it into his phone.
“I’ll text you right now so you have mine too,” he said. Seconds later, my phone buzzed with a message that simply read: Joseph Garcia.
Ava’s POV
“I’ll send you the lawyer’s info in the morning,” Joseph promised.
After Joseph dropped us off at Nina’s apartment, Nina immediately turned on me with questions. I wasn’t about to go home alone that night.
“Oh. My. God.” She fanned herself. “That was the hottest thing I’ve ever seen. The way he just commanded that space and scared Isaac off? Pure Alpha energy.”
“Don’t start,” I warned.
“And you gave him your number!” She squealed. “After turning him down earlier today!”
“He’s going to send me information about a lawyer,” I explained. I tried to sound nonchalant. “It’s not romantic.”
Nina rolled her eyes. “Sure, that’s all it is. The way he looked at you? Trust me, that man wants more than to just help you with legal advice.”
I tried to ignore the flutter in my stomach at her words. “Even if that’s true, nothing’s going to happen. Guys like Joseph Garcia don’t date girls like me.”
“What, beautiful, smart women who don’t fall at their feet?” Nina countered.
“Wolfless Omegas with complicated family histories,” I corrected her.
Nina waved dismissively. “Details. The point is, he’s interested, and despite all your protests, I think you might be too.”
I didn’t answer. As I got ready for bed that night, I couldn’t help checking my phone one last time. Joseph’s name stared back at me from my message list.
Joseph texted me the lawyer’s contact information in the morning. I stared at my phone. I was torn between calling now or waiting for my mother to return from Silver Creek. After a restless night thinking about the parking lot incident, I decided to wait for mom’s guidance.
“He is very persistent,” I said to myself. I noticed another text from Joseph asking if I’d contacted the lawyer yet.
In the afternoon, mom finally returned from visiting Grandma Hilary. I helped her with her bags and waited until she settled in. Then I brought up the incident.
“Mom, something happened while you were away,” I said. We sat at our kitchen table with our tea mugs.
Her eyes filled with concern. “What is it, sweetie?”
I explained everything. Isaac’s attack in the parking lot, his aggressive behavior, and how Joseph had helped me. When I mentioned Joseph’s lawyer recommendation, her expression changed.
“Joseph? Who exactly is this Joseph?” Her tone was suspicious.
“He’s the rude person I taught a lesson to at the store that day when I was buying a gift for grandma,” I said. I felt my cheeks warm.
Mom studied my face carefully. “And this man just happened to be there when Isaac confronted you?”
“He was walking to his car and saw what was happening. He stepped in and scared Isaac off.”
Mom’s fingers tapped against her mug. “And now he’s offering his personal lawyer?”
“He seems genuinely concerned,” I said. Then I wondered why I felt the need to defend him.
“I see that look on your face, Ava,” she said softly. “I recognize it.”
“What look?”
“Interest. Attraction.” She reached across the table and took my hand. “Friendship with someone like that is fine, but don’t let it become more. Wolves like him, especially Alphas, they don’t mix well with people like us.”
I pulled my hand back. “I’m not interested in him, Mom. He helped me, that’s all.”
“Just be careful. Men like that will only break your heart,” she warned. “But yes, we should definitely call this lawyer. Isaac needs to be dealt with.”
Within an hour, I called the lawyer’s office. I was surprised when the receptionist immediately recognized my name.
“Miss Flynn? Yes, Mr. Winters is expecting your call. He can see you today at 4:30 if that works for you?”
I looked at my mother. “That would be perfect, thank you.”
The law office was in one of Harbor Bay’s sleekest skyscrapers. The receptionist greeted us warmly and took us directly to Mr. Winters’ office.
“Miss Flynn, please come in,” Mr. Winters stood from behind his desk. He was a distinguished man in his fifties with silver hair. “Alpha Joseph spoke highly of you.”
“He did?” I asked before I could stop myself.
“Indeed. He asked that I give your case my personal attention,” he pointed to the chairs across from his desk. “Now, tell me everything about this situation.”
I told him about Isaac’s escalating behavior, the parking lot incident, and my concerns. Mr. Winters listened carefully and made notes.
“This is unfortunately common,” he said when I finished. “But you’ve done exactly the right thing by coming forward. I’ll file for a restraining order immediately. With the police report and witness statements, we have a strong case.”
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