After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 149

“Hmm,” Nora murmured absentmindedly, flipping a page of her notes. Totally unaware of where he was

Alex paused, expecting more, but nothing came. He blinked in confusion. Did you hear me? I just go

back.”

“Yeah,” Nora replied simply, still not shifting her attention from her work

A brief silence settled between them.

Not picking up on her indifference, Alex pressed on, eager to talk. “I missed you Mommy you know? Every day. The pack wasn’t the same without you. I really wish you’d come home soon,” he said softly, lowering his voice as if it would make her respond more warmly.

But Nora didn’t react.

“And you know what I’ve been thinking about?” he continued, smiling to himself “How nice it would be to wake up with you again. Mommy! You’d make me breakfast like before, right? Those pancakes you always made for me?”

Still, there was no excitement, no promise in her response. Just a casual, “We’ll see.”

Alex’s smile faltered slightly. “Come on, mom! Say something nice to me. I’ve been gone for so long.”

“You sound fine,” she replied neutrally.

His heart sank slightly at the lack of enthusiasm, but he wasn’t ready to let the conversation go just yet “How about we talk a little longer? It’s been too long-”

“I have work to do,” she interrupted, her voice polite but firm.

hint of desperation creeping into his

talk to you next time,” she said. And then, without waiting for his response, the call

his heart sinking. He hadn’t even gotten the chance to tell her about the gift he

had built up since she answered was now completely replaced

he sat back against his pillows. *Why is she like this?* He had

Chapter 149

back in the pack, but Nora was still as

room, heading down the hall until he reached his father’s

through reports. When he saw Alex enter, he looked up. “You look like someone just kicked your puppy. What’s wrong?”

his mouth to say something, but hesitated. He wasn’t even sure

something happen?” Arnold pressed, setting

doorway. “I just feel like… Mom isn’t as

used to be.”

“People change, Alex. Maybe you

why.”

frowned but said

quiet room, Nora set her phone down, massaging her temple. The conversation with Alex had left her unmoved, but the moment her phone buzzed again, she glanced at the screen and immediately knew this

It was Cole.

she had a strong feeling that the person behind the call wasn’t actually him–but

bright, smiling

like a delicate snowflake. “Look! I love it! Thank

smile spread across Nora’s face. “I’m glad

little girl grinned, turning the pendant in her hands. “It’s so pretty! I showed it to my friends, and

chuckled. “Well, I’m happy