Mated to My Fiancé’s Alpha King Brother

Chapter 182

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Damien’s POV

I was still staring at Lucas’s text when my phone rang.

Of course it was him. Because apparently a simple “yes” wasn’t enough anymore.

“Hey,” I answered, trying to keep the exhaustion out of my voice.

“Dude!” Lucas sounded way too cheerful. “Did I just read that right? You’re actually coming to a party? Like, voluntarily?”

“It’s for Grace’s birthday. Of course I’m coming.”

“Yeah, but…” He paused. “Man, you haven’t shown up to anything in like, two years. Riley was convinced you’d say no.”

Guilt twisted in my gut. “I’ve been busy.”

“I know, I know. Pack stuff. Rogue wars. Being Alpha.” Lucas’s voice softened. “But Damien, seriously? We miss you. The kids miss you.

Lily and Grace used to play together all the time.”

“I’m coming, okay? What else do you want from me?”

Before Lucas could respond, I heard Riley’s voice in the background. “Is that Damien? Give me the phone!”

Some rustling. Then Riley’s warm voice came through. “Damien? Hi! Oh my God, we’re so excited you’re coming! It’s been forever!”

“Hi, Riley.” I managed something that might’ve been a smile. “Yeah, it’s been too long.”

“Way too long! And listen, I wanted to ask…” She paused, and something in her tone made my stomach drop. “The party’s kind of a

couples thing. You know, family–oriented. Lots of moms and dads. Will you be bringing a plus–one?”

My jaw clenched so hard I heard my teeth grind. “A plus–one?”

“I mean, if you’re seeing someone! No pressure or anything!” Riley was talking faster now. Nervous. “I just wanted to know for seating and

food and stuff. But if you’re coming alone, that’s totally fine too! We just―”

“I’m not seeing anyone,” I said flatly.

Silence on the other end. Awkward. Heavy.

“Oh. Well, that’s… I mean, you don’t have to bring anyone! I just thought maybe after all this time you might’ve…” She trailed off. “Never

mind. Forget I asked.”

let it go. Should just say

you know

“What? No! Damien-”

fine. The kids and

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“PARTY!”

came from somewhere behind

around to find Lily standing in the kitchen doorway, still wearing those damn

morning.

bounced on her toes. “Did someone

back

“Is that Auntie Riley? Can I talk

daughter’s pleading face and

held out the

it with both hands, nearly dropping it in

through loud and clear. “Lily! Oh my

proudly. “I’m three and a

voice was warm, genuine. “Did you hear about Grace’s birthday

vibrated

would be so happy to see you! She talks about you all

eyes went wide. “She

she does! You two used to be best friends,

sad, crying child at dinner to

like birthday parties and

Lily turned to me, phone still pressed to her ear. “Auntie

heard.,” I said

clasped her hands together like she was praying. “I

to bed on time

can go,” I

She jumped so high both her mismatched shoes left the

“Really.”

phone again, telling Riley

onto a kitchen stool, suddenly

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