After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

In the afternoon, Nora wandered aimlessly through the pack’s territory.. familiar, yet somehow distant.

Her footsteps slowed, hesitating as she debated whether to share one last dinner with them before

leaving.

Her internal conflict was abruptly interrupted by a mind–link from Arnold, delivered in his usual clipped

and emotionless tone:

“Something came up. Dinner is canceled.”

Nora froze mid–step, her breath catching in her throat. She shouldn’t have been surprised. Disappointment had long since become a companion in her marriage.

It wasn’t the first time he’d canceled plans with her–and likely wouldn’t be the last.

After all, whether he was meeting a business partner, a friend, or even spending time with Linda, everything else seemed more important than her.

The shrill ring of the school bell jolted Nora from her daze.

It was then that she noticed her surroundings.

Unknowingly, her wandering feet had brought her to the school where Alex studied.

The gates swung open, releasing a flood of students.

Her gaze instinctively sought him out.

Alex stood out easily, his sharp features already reflecting Arnold’s near–perfect looks. He was going to be a striking man one day,

Nora’s lips parted, ready to call out to him, but the words died on her tongue.

A brilliant smile lit up Alex’s face–not for her–but for someone else.

He dashed across the crowd and threw his arms around a tall, long–haired woman.

“Aunt Linda! Did you come to pick me up for dinner?”

Linda’s smile was warm, but her eyes glinted with triumph.

“Of course, sweetheart. Your father is already waiting for us in the dining room.”

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She took Alex’s hand, leading him toward a sleek limousine.

Nora’s breath caught in her throat. She knew that car well–she had chosen it herself, specifically for its spacious cabin, perfect for family trips.

now, another woman sat inside it.

pounded painfully as she

she gave the driver a single

“Follow that car.”

limousine pulled

restaurant.

in the name of the place.

times for family dinners,

could see them..

sat together, laughing and smiling in a way Nora hadn’t seen

warm and full

had longed for but never received. Her breath hitched

his reason for canceling.

herself to smile, though her chest felt

on the scene a moment longer before the driver interrupted

are you getting

voice faint. “No. Take me

the weight of the

ago but never found the

lives searching for their fated mate, and Nora had thought she’d found hers the moment she caught Arnold’s scent..earthy and rich, like pine and aged

father and

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was intoxicating, the kind of scent that spoke of strength

her wolf, had

believed in the Moon Goddess’s blessing.

had never loved

after that drunken

waiting for him to see her.. to truly see

finally understood. Some dreams weren’t

placed the divorce papers on her desk.

were meticulously detailed.

them, they would need to present the papers to the

the presence of

and arduous process.. fitting for the severing of a bond that was meant to last a lifetime.

brushing her fingers over the papers one last

waiting cab, gave the driver

hesitated, glancing at Nora through the rearview

you sure, miss? It’s quite far, and it could take

remained steady, her voice calm but resolute. “Yes. Just take me

a place that now felt like

the time Arnold and Alex returned to the villa, the

Alex whined, clinging tightly to Linda’s

his hair, her tone soft and

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good boy, Alex to home, or your mom will

“You should’ve said. If you don’t come home, your mom’s coming on a

“No way!”

horror. He jumped out of the car, hit voler tharp with

don’t want her to ruin our travel plans!”