Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle by Aurora Starling

"Perhaps it has to do with Miss Shirly," Gavin said, shrugging in response. "She didn't seem too pleased that you were talking to her."

That thought crossed my mind as well and I'm still unsure of what was said while they were in the bathroom together. I didn't bother entertaining the conversation any further as I turned and walked away. I grabbed my phone in my pocket and tried to call Silver's cellphone. However, it went unanswered. I tried a few more times before it started to go straight to voicemail.

Had she turned off her phone?

Worry bubbled inside of me.

I felt a hand on the back of my shoulder, and I turned around only to see Shirly staring up at me with a worried expression on her face.

"I hope it's not my fault that she left," Shirly said, pouting. "I was only telling her the truth in the bathroom. I never meant to upset her, Elliot. You must believe me."

My brows furrowed together as I stared down at Shirly. I knew she said something to Silver while they were in the bathroom. I couldn't hide the irritation on my face as I took a step away from her.

"What exactly did you say to her, Shirly?" I asked, trying to keep my tone under control and not draw unwanted attention.

his pack. She's not a strong Luna, Elliot. We both know it and your entire pack knows it. She

the daughter of an Alpha," I said, my jaw tensing.

"I'm sorry, but it's the truth.

said, interrupting our conversation. "I just got word from Gamma Erik that

was a little past midnight so the banquet would be ending soon. Most of the pack was either letting out their wolves and going for a run or howling at the moon and soaking in the

wolves were the strongest, and most tended to let their wolves roam in their natural state. I would have joined them if

I returned inside, getting ready to leave so I could find Silver and make sure she was

I was stopped at the doorway by Shirly who grabbed my arm, halting

could never be

sure she's okay," I said, narrowing my eyes at

pouted and folded her arms

you," she explained. "I don't understand your relationship. She tried to tell me that you've marked one another, but I know that's a lie. You always told me that you would only ever mark