Rue’s POV

Like a switch, Lauren’s attitude had suddenly changed.

She glanced at my outfit, and a little laugh slipped out. “Come to think of it, only you can afford these clothes. Aiden would have dressed you better”

In the midst of the virus outbreak, I hadn’t even paid attention to what I wore. And it astonished me that she did.

Cole’s hand remained on my back, a quiet anchor.

Lauren stood akimbo. “You left a good marriage.” She proceeded “ alphas never marry omegas. You ...