mi

d the air. The question escaped my lips before I could contain it, echoin

cks. I knew my question sounded foolish, but the idea of having another child, a child that Angel, my ex-wife, had hidden from me, left me speechless. "You let her

baby is yours?" she questioned. Luke raised an eyebrow at her, and she shook her head in doubt. "You

. Her question poked at a wound I preferred to keep hidden, but it was too late to

s conspicuously absent. She was nowhere to be found, and the u

e type to get involved with just anyone," I said, desper

circulating, about her leaving home and probably needing money and a place to s

mine, and I could see the fear reflected in them. But for he

said, her voice echoing through the room. "We have guests, and this is a respected place. You two are making fools of yourselves,

n

out about Lowrence..." Luke's worried voice interrupted my thoughts as he entered the

feet. "Besides, Mom doesn't want me here, and believe me, I'm tired of the arguments and

nd I shook my head at him, a small smile touching my lips. I took his hands in mine an

, and Mom is just going to do what he wanted. I'm not going to argue about it or put her through the pain of defying him when his grave is still fresh," I s

live with that p

've always known they were temporary," I said, stepping back while looking at my son who was lying on the couch

me, I knew it wouldn't help. Mom looked at me as I walked towards Lowrence, liftin

the night, and I believe you'll want to sleep a little," she said, and I looked at my brother, whose smile widened. I di

expelled. Even if someone found their mate, their room would stay if they were willing to com

for your of

we can't allow you to drive recklessly on a night like this," she said, and I frowned, und

fault?" I asked, and s

disgust. "The maids will guide you to the room. Your son will have t

mother. He can sleep in my room if I find it necessary. If no

ok a deep breath, calming myself, remembering that she wasn't only my mother but that we were in the presence of the Alph

ay, I'll take my son and we'll go home. There's no place for me here, and I doubt I'll want to stay in a place where

l listen to what I say, wh

of the pack? You're kicking me out of the

ook my head, not liking the situation. "You two arguing won't solve anything.

e," I said, my final wo

the stairs, ignoring our presence, muttering some curses under her breath as she went up. "You'll stay in a

g his eyes before he shook h

x a little with Luke's proposal, but the hurt was still there, deeply rooted.

" I responded, looking at him w

le, although his concern was evid

e sound of cutlery the only noise filling the room. I kept my eyes down, focuse

few things. Luke approached, picking up my suitcase wh

said, trying to k

oor, her gaze as cold as ever. "Take car

Lowrence in the car seat and, before getting in, Luke ga

g up but refusing to let them fall

e sad. "You'll always be my si

ble silence settled between us. Lowrence fell asleep quickly,

to the room. He made sure we were well settled before sayin

ing him one last hug.

finally allowing the tears to fall. Although I was still

w the road ahead would be difficult, but I was ready to face it. After all, I was no longer alo