Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle by Aurora Starling

"Yes?" He asked.

I opened the door slightly and poked my head in.

Shirley was sitting on his desk with her leg crossed over the other and Elliot was seated on his chair, facing his computer. He barely looked up to see me.

"Well, look who it is. Is Luna work too much for you?" Shirley asked mockingly.

I pressed my lips together in a thin line. I expected to see Beta Leo in here as well, but he wasn't. It upset me knowing that Elliot had been locked away in this office alone with Shirley. "No, it's actually going great," I told her as I looked at Elliot.

He paid me no attention and that irritated me.

"I came here to see if Elliot was hungry," I said, talking to Shirley but looking at Elliot.

He looked up at me.

"Shirley and I just finished eating a bit ago. Have you not eaten yet?" He asked, narrowing his eyes at me.

were like a punch in the stomach, and I

busy I hadn't had the time. I'll go

me, "We are going to work

flinch, but my back was turned toward them so neither of them saw.

I muttered before leaving

Shirley said, but the fact that Elliot didn't deny

right because he didn't come home until almost 2 in the morning. I pretended to

got into bed.

why he was strolling into the room so late at night. I was too

dressed, ate my breakfast and this time I spent a bit of time in the art studio working on my latest painting. Watercolor always put my mind at ease and made me think more clearly. Once

asked if Elliot had finished his training

told me to tell

managed a nod. However,

it seems; Shirley needed

holding up my hand and stopping