Page 43 of Second Chance Mates

“I found something.”

I dip my head beside my sister’s and glance at the screen. “What?”

She draws up a social media page, where I immediately recognise Ava’s face in the profile picture. There’s a bright white smile beaming at the camera, eyes full of life and light. Happiness. My heart twinges when my wolf realises how broken she seems now, but I know deep down, she’s not broken—she’s lost her way and in desperate need of love and affection.

“Oh my Goddess,” Lucy murmurs. “Jaxon, look.”

I spot the post and frown. “People still use this site?”

“Humans. I don’t know.”

Posted 2 years ago

I just wanted everyone to know I have decided to leave Russell Vale and travel around the world. I wanted to keep this quiet because I didn't want to say goodbye to my friends and family. This is something I have always wanted to do, and I am so happy I am finally free. Don't try to contact me. I want to start fresh with my life and make new memories. Ava x

“What the fuck?” I curse.

If that doesn’t sound suspicious, I don’t know what does.

I glance down to find hundreds of comments. “Click on them.”

Lucy scrolls until I tell her to stop. I press my finger to the phone and pause on a comment that stands out.

Kayleigh: How could you leave without even saying goodbye? I thought we were best friends! How could you leave me, reply to my text now!!!!

“Well, we know she’s from Russell Vale,” Lucy comments.

“Which is miles from here.”

She hums softly. “Lucien must have done this.”

“But why? I doubt he cared about having to erase his footsteps. It doesn’t make any sense.”

“Yeah.” She nods in agreement. “Maybe because she’s human. People might have been looking for her, and this gives the police a reason not to search.”

I stare at the screen for a moment more.

“Are you going to say something to her?”

“She has the right to see this and to connect with her friends and family. But I want her to be ready to see this. I’m worried it might trigger her if she still can’t remember.”

“Maybe.” Lucy lowers her phone. “But it might help.”

I chew on the inside of my lip. “I want to see how her sessions with Gemma are going and see if she’s making any progress first.”

Lucy sighs. “Your call.”

The hairs on my arm stand before I hear my mate's voice. “What are you guys up to?”

I whip my head to Ava, standing in the doorway of the kitchen. “Not much,” Lucy says. “Just chatting.”

My eyes roam over Ava, wearing a mint-green jumper and a pair of grey leggings. Her dark hair is placed in a high ponytail with wispy bits falling around her face. “You okay?” I ask.

“Yeah.” She gives me a small smile. “Are you ready to go, Lucy?”

Lucy hums and jumps up. “Of course.”

I frown. “Where are you guys going?”

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