Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 47

Erin’s Pov

“You got the job?” Mom esclaimed jinħally as the Finbraced ne. “Congratulations, deart

My chest, tightened with emotion as 1 hugged her back, breathing in het familiar scent mixed with cooking spices. Her pennine pride made my eyes

jovolumtarily molkten.

The kitchen was filled with the apops of fresh herbs and masted chicken. I noticed the flour on her apron, realoing the most have started rocking insmediately after receiving my text about the job

“I knew you could do it,” she continued, stepping back to look at me, het eyes shining. Working at Stone Group! And the Alphävarristant secretary, na

1 forced a smile, ita mind still processing the chain of events that had brought me to this moment. My fingers nervesly fidgeted with

as I tried to appear more confidem thain 1 felt. Thank ymi, Mom”

“I’m so relieved, honestly, she confessed, turning back to the stove in stir something that smelled delicious. “With Alpha’s protection, I won’t have to worry about your safety amuuttore.”

working directly under the Pack

If only the knew. I almost laughed at the irony–the person she thought would protect me was precisely the one who had past few months.

the most pain over the

“Let me call your brother,” Mom suddenly said, reaching for her phone. “He’ll be so proud of you.”

n, let’s not tell Aaron yet.” I quickly said, placing my hand gently over hers. Til tell him myself later.”

She frowned slightly. “Why not now?”

“He’s probably busy.” I hedged, knowing my overprotective brother would definitely have strong opinions about me working so closely with Derek. T don 1 want him to know yet. He’ll definitely talk about it with the other Enforcers, and I don’t want anyone to look at me differently”

Moms expression softened as she such wise wolf cubs.”

stroked my cheek. T’m grateful to have children like you and your brother. You never give me cause to worry. You’re both

I leaned into her touch, guilt filling my heart. If she knew about the Soul Bond, knew what a complicated mess my life had become, she wouldn’t think me wise at all.

“I miss him,” I said softly, thinking of Aaron’s warm smile and protective

nature. “His Enforcer training won’t be over for another six months.”

“I miss him too, Mom agreed, her eyes momentarily distant. “But he’s doing important work for the Pack. Now, sit down. I’ve made all your favorites.”

As we ate dinner, Mum chatted excitedly about Stone Group’s prestige and how this opportunity would open doors for me. I nodded and smiled at all the appropriate moments, but my thoughts kept drifting to tomorrow–my first day working directly under Derek, a man who both terrified and attracted me

That night, I lay in bed staring at the ceiling, exhausted but unable to sleep. My limbs felt heavy, but my brain refused to quiet down.

I tossed and turned, punching my pillow in frustration as my thoughts cycled between excitement about the job and gut–wrenching anxiety about facing Derek.

My fingers drummed restlessly on the sheets as gestions repeated in my mind. What game was he playing? Why give me this position after making it clear I wasn’t qualified to work at Stone Group?