Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle by Aurora Starling

My heart was racing as the price continued to increase.

I glanced over my shoulder at Stella and her friends who were gawking at the frenzy in front of them. Stella was red in the face and furious, but her mouth was hung open in shock. I turned back to the bid just as the auctioneer was speaking to another employee.

He then turned his attention to the bidders.

"Our VIP Anonymous buyer just called and purchased this piece for the high price of 50 million dollars. He's asked for us to continue raising the price, if necessary," the auctioneer announced.

I gasped at the sound of that, and I covered my mouth to stifle an alarmed scream. Disappointed murmurs erupted around the room.

Excitement slammed into me; I didn't even stop to wonder who this VIP was.

Elliot's POV

"Nothing But Love' will be delivered to your office this evening," Leo said, stepping into my office.

I nodded, not taking my eyes off my computer. I was watching the security tape of the auction, feeling satisfied that Silver was getting the recognition she deserved. I was also glad that Erik was there with her to keep her safe and was able to stop Stella and her friends from doing anything stupid.

"May I ask why you'd want to purchase a portrait of yourself?" Leo then asked.

I looked up at him.

"I don't like the idea of someone else having a portrait of me in their home. Even if my face isn't revealed."

"And because she was reluctant to sell it," my wolf, Atlas, reminded me.

I ignored him.

Leo was quiet for a moment before he said, "You should know... I found something out about Silver's birth—"

his words. When I looked at the

said

happened! My painting was purchased

and that

I smiled.

should celebrate with dinner later. I'll have Mariah

phone shortly after the conversation and looked back at

say? I need to get home and speak

Leo shook his head.

I have all the details

I nodded.

"Keep me posted."

word, I left the packhouse and went straight home.

Silver enjoys eating the most?"

believe her favorite meal is lasagna, sir," Mariah answered. "Shall I prepare

her workers and they nodded as they went to fetch the wine

of my maids walked by, I stopped her in

room for a romantic dinner for this

Alpha," she said before scurrying

to pick up some new watercolors; the rarest and best

and when I went to see who was making the sound, I

you to be on your phones," I said coldly, making

Their faces flushed.

over the news," one of them informed me, showing me her phone. Sure enough, Silver's face appeared on the screen along with the picture she painted of me.

cut off," the other one said. "He's such a

I snapped.