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.

of desperation creeping into his tone. “Just a

talk to you next time,” she said. And then, without waiting

screen, his heart sinking. He hadn’t even gotten the

had built up since she answered was now completely

let out a sigh, rubbing his face as he sat back

Chapter 149

normal again once he was back in the pack,

hall until he reached his father’s study. The door was slightly ajar,

When he saw Alex enter, he looked up. “You

something, but hesitated. He wasn’t

Arnold pressed, setting

know,” Alex admitted, leaning against the doorway. “I just

used to be.”

him for a moment before sighing. “People

why.”

frowned but said

her temple. The conversation with Alex had left her unmoved, but the moment

It was Cole.

feeling that the person behind the call wasn’t actually him–but rather, Abby.

sure enough, Abby’s bright, smiling face appeared

like a

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

pendant in her hands. “It’s so pretty! I showed

“Well, I’m happy it makes