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.

another woman

heart pounded painfully as she flagged down a nearby cab.

back seat, she gave the

“Follow that car.”

weaving through traffic until the limousine pulled up in

restaurant.

in the name of the

she had suggested countless times for family dinners, only to be brushed off by Arnold with

could see them.. the perfect picture of a family.

and Alex sat together, laughing and smiling

Linda, warm and

look Nora had longed for but never received. Her breath hitched

that was his reason for

smile, though

lingered on the scene a moment

are you

shook her head, voice faint. “No.

fingers brushed against her bag, feeling the weight

ago but never found

she’d found hers the moment she caught Arnold’s scent..earthy and rich, like

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the kind of scent that spoke of strength and elegance,

wolf, had whispered with

blessing. She’d believed it would

never

after that drunken night, he would never

had spent almost seven years waiting for him to see

finally understood. Some dreams

arrived home, she placed the

documents were

need to present the papers to the werewolf council to make the separation official.

the presence of

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

over the

her suitcase to the waiting cab, gave the driver an address, and didn’t look back.

Nora through the rearview

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

voice calm but resolute. “Yes. Just take me there.”

a place that now felt like

the villa, the clock had already

clinging tightly to Linda’s arm as though letting go would make her disappear.

fingers gently through his hair, her tone

left. Alpha father and son went crazy

to home, or

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

“No way!”

widened in horror. He jumped out of the car,

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