Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 138

Chapter 138

I remained silent, but fo than anyone at reading m

my brother, my silence was answer enough. Twenty years of brotherhood had made him better

Bradley’s lips twisted into a bitter smile. “I bet Erin has never seen this side of you. She’s too innocent to understand the true nature of the Darkwood Pack Alpha. The Alpha who wouldn’t hesitate to tear apart enemies during the full moon.

Hearing him mention this, my wolf stirred dangerously. Memories of the full moon–a mixture of blood and responsibility -flashed through my mind. Bradley could never understand the burden of being Pack Alpha. My eyes turned golden, muscles tense, ready to respond to any challenge.

“She is my Soul bond,” I finally admitted, the first time I had spoken this fact to anyone. I will handle this relationship in my own way, without your interference. You no longer need to concern yourself with her.

“Brother,” Bradley’s expression turned concerned, “she’s only 18, just completed her full transformation, and doesn’t understand the complexities of the werewolf world. Don’t let her become a pawn in your political struggles with the Silverpine Pack. That wouldn’t be fair to her.”

His words irritated my nerves like needles. I looked directly into his eyes, my voice becoming a dangerous growl. “Are you lecturing me on how to treat my soul bond?”

Bradley immediately realized he had crossed a line, and he calmed himself. “I’m just reminding you.”

I couldn’t listen anymore and slammed my glass on the table, glass shards and liquor splattering. “Enough! The discussion about the prophecy ends here. Leave my office, and more importantly, stay away from Erin.”

Bradley stood up, his posture indicating he didn’t want to further challenge my authority.

Nevertheless, as he walked to the door, he turned back once more. “Remember, Derek, even the most powerful Alpha needs someone to remind him what truly matters. Power changes a person, but it shouldn’t change how you treat those who

really matter.”

After he left, I walked to the window, looking at the panoramic view of the city. Bradley’s words had cut deeper than I wanted to admit. The ancient prophecy had always been the source of my nightmares–a Pack Alpha must achieve perfect balance between duty and soul bond, or disaster would follow.

I looked at my reflection, the gold had receded from my eyes, leaving tired gray. In a way, Bradley was right–Erin hadn’t seen the real me, hadn’t seen me during the full moon, hadn’t seen how power and responsibility had shaped me. Would she still look at me with that warm gaze if she knew everything I had done to protect the pac

Outside, I could feel Erin’s presence, her scent penetrating my room like light. My wolf craved her proximity, while my human part worried I would eventually push her away, just as I had pushed everyone away.

I took a deep breath, preparing myself to face her.

Erin’s POV

I sat at my desk outside Derek’s office, fingers nervously tapping the keyboard, trying to focus on work. Despite the soundproofing, occasionally raised voices came through the door. My werewolf hearing caught fragments of words, making

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me increasingly anxious.

I felt electricity suddenly surge through my fingertips–a manifestation of my wolf’s power during emotional fluctuations. As the full moon approached, my wolf became more sensitive and restless, especially sensing two Alphas fighting over her.

The office door was suddenly thrust open. Bradley strode out, his aura radiating frustration and anger. As he passed my desk, his gaze fell on me, his expression becoming complex and profound.

1–instinctively stood up, preparing to face potential conflict, but Bradley just looked at me quietly, then said softly. I tried, Erin. I really tried to repair our relationship. But it seems the Moon Goddess has other plans.”

His gaze fell on my injured wrist. “Who hurt you?”

I instinctively covered the burn. “Just an accident.”

Bradley stepped forward but immediately stopped himself, seemingly realizing he was crossing a dangerous line. “I guess you won’t tell me the truth now.”