Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 308

Chapter 308: Chapter 308 Picking a Fight

Joseph’s POV

My behavior had been erratic for several days. I was on edge, careless with my work, and barely spending any time in the office. Eleanor had been giving me space, assuming it was because of my father, but I suspected she was beginning to doubt that explanation.

"You look like hell," Dean, my wolf, commented as I stared blankly at my phone screen. "Can’t keep running from your problems forever."

"Shut up," I growled internally. "I don’t need your commentary right now."

I was still staring at my phone when Eleanor knocked on my door.

"Joseph, do you have a minute?" she asked, poking her head in.

"Sure, Eleanor, come in," I answered, my eyes still fixed on my phone.

"What’s wrong?" she asked directly, settling into the chair across from me.

"What do you mean ’what’s wrong?’" I replied, a bit coldly. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"That expression on your face," she said, pointing at me.

"Oh, it’s nothing. Just thought it was strange to receive a mind-link from Beta Jared asking me to come to the social club," I explained.

"Oh Joseph, what have you done now?" Eleanor laughed, knowing the social club only called members when rules had been broken.

"You always assume the worst, don’t you, Eleanor?!" I shot back.

"Of course! Your past is your curse!" she teased.

"Hmm." I tried to smile, but it didn’t reach my eyes. "Tell me, what do you need?"

"I need to know what’s going on," she said, and I felt the blood drain from my face.

"W-what... um... what are you talking about?"

"She doesn’t know about Ava," Dean said in my mind. "But she can sense something’s wrong. You’re not exactly subtle, you know."

"Exactly!" she pointed at me. "What trouble have you gotten yourself into now?"

"Eleanor, I..." My face turned ashen, words failing me.

"Joseph, out with it!" she demanded sharply, making me flinch.

Thankfully, the phone rang, saving me from having to answer. Julia rushed into the office looking flustered.

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