Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle by Aurora Starling

"You're in love with her."

It wasn't a question. I blinked at her; was I that transparent? I lowered my gaze, feeling defeated and exhausted.

"I can see it in your eyes, Alpha. You can deny it if you'd like, but it won't do you any good-"

"I'm not denying it," I found myself saying quickly. I might not say the words out loud, but I refused to deny my feelings for Silver any longer.

Rebecca's brows shot upward, and she looked at me like she was looking at a brand-new person. I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing.

"Well, I'll be damned," she breathed. "I guess I shouldn't be surprised. She's a terrific woman and she'll be a great Luna. It's easy to love her."

"She is a great Luna," I corrected.

Rebecca nodded thoughtfully.

"Look, it's late and it's been a long day for everyone. Silver needs to rest. I'll try to talk to her in the morning and I'll give you a call once she decides she wants to speak to you. But she had to decide for herself."

I wanted to talk to her now; I wanted to hold her and fall asleep with her in my arms. I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep without Silver being with me. But I also knew that Rebecca was right, and Silver deserved a little bit of peace tonight. It was late and Silver was probably exhausted; I knew I was.

I sighed and allowed my shoulders to slump.

"Okay," I finally conceded. "I'll head home."

She nodded.

me off. On that note, she turned and went back inside, leaving me alone and feeling more broken

....

Silver's POV

was staring at me mortified. I knew as soon as I spoke those words that I was being ridiculous. There was no

her feet. She put her hands on

my head on my

be," I murmured. "I know you would never do

she said, her lips pressed in a thin line. "I literally stayed up all night watching you to make sure you were

as tears fell out of my eyes and spilled across

softening as she sat back down

she told me calmly. "And I think you should

to

murmured as a

and more tears. soaked my features. "He's hurt me so much and I'm so tired. I just

don't want to hear this, Silver. But in strange way, Alpha Elliot cares about you. It was written

he saw the

want to

afte

He

threatened him with court,