#Chapter 80 – Boarding School

“Sir?” Beta Stephen’s voice is hesitant at the door. “There’s a…Mr. Lorinc here to see you? He says he has an appointment.”

Victor draws his brows close over his eyes. “I don’t recognize that name,” he says, standing.

“Apologies, sir,” a small bearded man peeks out from behind Stephen’s shoulder. “I believe that your wife made the appointment – the children’s mother?”

Victor frowns. “Evelyn?”

“No,” the man’s face creases with concern. “A Mrs. Amelia Kensington.”

Victor’s frown deepens as he considers that that’s not quite her name, but he nods. “Please, Mr. Lorinc. Come in. I admit, I don’t know the occasion for your visit, but if Amelia arranged it then I’m sure it’s important. Stephen,” Victor turns his eye to his Beta. “Would you please ask Amel-“

“No need!” Amelia says, breezing into the room with a big smile. “Apologies, Mr. Lorinc,” she says, giving him her hand. “I meant to meet you at the door, of course, and lost track of time.”

“Not a worry, my dear,” Mr. Lorinc says warmly, folding her hand in his. “Such a pleasure to meet you in person.”

Victor looks between the two, interested. Did this have something to do with the wedding? He thought he’d met everyone of importance regarding that.

“Victor,” Amelia says, beaming at him. “I’ve arranged this as rather a surprise, asking Mr. Lorinc to come and tell you everything so that you can ask all the questions you like before we settle on an arrangement.”

Victor watches Amelia carefully now, noticing that her smile never falters, plastered on her face in a determined way. What is she up to? Victor says nothing, standing perfectly still. Amelia and Lorinc awkwardly wait for him to respond.

When he says nothing, Lorinc clears his throat. “It is a pleasure to meet you, Alpha Kensington. As a fellow man of education, I’ve been closely following your plans for a public school for those of wolf heritage. I think that it’s a wonderful plan.”

“A man of education?” Victor asks.

“Yes!” Lorinc says, straightening up and smiling. Clearly, he’s proud of himself. “I am the head master of Lynx Academy, a boarding school in the Rocky Mountains that specializes in children of wolf heritage.”

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welcome than this, especially after Amelia’s enthusiasm on the phone. “Yes,” he continues. “I spoke to Mrs. Kensington about the possibility of accepting your two young boys as pupils at our school.

at Lorinc now as well. Of course Loric would be pleased – the heirs to two of the greatest Alpha dynasties in the nation at his pathetic

Jones,” Victor growls, crossing his arms. “She’s not Mrs. Kensington until next

arm, pulling herself close. “I thought it would be a nice chance for you

not attending a ridiculous human kindergarten where Alvin and Ian are taught their ABC’s when they can already read

could address at Lynx!” Lorinc interjects, enthusiastic. “We have

cutting him off. “I appreciate your time, Mr. Lorinc, and I’m sure that you run a fine

home during their

snarls. Lorinc snaps his mouth shut,

you,” Victor says, prowling for the door and gesturing towards the exit. “I appreciate your response to Ms. Jones’ request for a visit,” he shoots her a glare, “but as I said, we are uninterested.” Victor’s words belie the threat that now marks every line of his body. Lorinc gives Amelia a quick glance and then practically skitters

he mutters, giving Victor a nod as he heads to the front of the house, where Beta Stephen is

Lorinc go, anger roiling in

could have heard him out,” Amelia huffs, and Victor turns to see her standing angrily behind him. “Honestly it took a lot of work to research schools and arrange for his travel the week before my

Amelia.” Victor’s voice is low and threatening. “Why did

refusing to give in to Victor’s anger. “Obviously, I’m making plans for the boys’

this time and Amelia takes two quick steps forward,

you dare raise your voice to me

her hand away. “My home, Amelia,” he growls. “My home, where you live, where my children live, where I will make decisions about their education. Where they will live during the extent of their education

forward. “It’s always been on the table

weight of his anger. “First you tell Walsh to take them, and then

own face now. She’s given up any attempt at pleasant demeanor. “Not after I came downstairs to see you and her curled up on the couch together, playing happy family. It’s too much – they are ruining the life that you

going anywhere. Evelyn isn’t going anywhere. This is our life now

“If you refuse to send them away, then I’ll have to be the one to go.” She raises her chin, meeting his

this for a long moment, each

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