She studies me like she’s seeing me for the first time. Then she tilts her head and says, “Kali… how on earth did you bag such a man?”
I blink. “Huh?”
“Alpha Jack,” she says, still sounding a bit incredulous. “Of all people, he is your mate? I don’t mean it in a bad way, but… I can’t believe it. The one person I warned you never to cross paths with. And yet here you are. Still breathing.”
1 laugh under my breath, glancing back out at the garden. “Yeah… it’s a long story, Mum. And trust me, he’s not as bad as everyone says.”
She arches a brow, waiting for more.
I sigh, shaking my head. “It’s unfortunate I’m only just starting to see that.”
She hums. “I can tell. I saw how he looked at you… like the stars don’t shine without your permission. And the way he holds you. Possessive. Protective. Are you in love with him?”
I go quiet. My lips part, but I can’t speak. Not immediately.
“To be honest, Mum…” I say finally, “I don’t know. I feel something, something I’ve never felt before. But love? I… I’m still figuring that out.”
She nods, understanding in her eyes. “You will. In time.”
Then I smirk, switching the topic. “Enough about me. What about Beta Logan? Where’s that bastard hiding?”
I still need my revenge on him.
My mother’s expression changes instantly. Her smile fades, and her eyes lose their sparkle.
“Your father… is in the hospital.”
I blink. “What?”
“He’s bedridden.”
She slowly gadi, he hands back eyes dropping to the floor “It’s not that easy, fed ko that man bir year. A woman like me doesn’t get
6 har er we don’t get second chances. There’s he one out there waiting to love me. I’d to come stuk of thes
Stake Boy heart fiercely $40. You are not too old. You don’t need anyone waiting for you. You don’t need a mas to validate your existence.”
Stres, eyes brimming
your’re doing this for yourself, stum. Not tar some fairytale ending Beta Logan gave up on you for this own sailfish comfort. It’s time you give up on him for you, kccept the rejection and finally be free”
Silence bangs between
The scent of roasted meat and herbs fills the hallway as I step into the dining room. My eyebrows lift at the sight before me.
Diana–Luna Diana–is hunched over the table, working. Sweat glistens on her forehead, and her hands tremble slightly as she arranges the silverware alongside a few other omegas. Her once–pristine hair is tied back in a limp bun, and there are dark shadows under her eyes. It’s been barely a day since we took over, and already she looks… aged. Worn. Pathetic.
I smirk as i glide into the room like a queen on her throne, sliding into my seat at the head of the table.
“Well, well,” I purr, crossing my legs. “What a sight. Diana, Luna of the Red Night Pack, reduced to setting my table. If only the Moon Goddess could see you now.”
Diana doesn’t respond. She just lowers her head. The silver streaks in her hair look like they’ve doubled since yesterday.
“Let’s not forget your most important task,” I add sweetly. “Taste it.”
She glances up in panic. “What?”
I lean forward, resting my chin on my hand. “You heard me. Take the first bite. You didn’t think you’d escape tasting the food, did you?”
Her jaw tightens, but she gives a small nod. Her hands tremble as she lifts a spoon to her lips. It’s piping hot–I know it is because the steam curls up from
the bowl like smoke.
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