Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 181: The Book

Andros's POV

I steeled myself as I made my way through the silent halls of the Packhouse with the monthly report of our Pack business weighing in my hand.

My heart pounded nervously inside my chest, thinking of how I was going to present all these to him while hoping that he wouldn't be disappointed with me this time.

Lost in my thoughts of preparation and mustering my confidence, I rounded the corner, heading towards my father's office. And that's when I saw him - Beta Alek, whom I hadn't seen for three long years.

A genuine smile tugged at my lips as our eyes met, a warmth spreading through me at the unexpected encounter.

"Andros, it's good to see you," Beta Alek spoke, returning my smile and giving a respectful bow of his head. "How have you been? And how is the business faring?"

I let out a sigh. I was just on my way to visit my father and explain exactly what was going on with the business. The weight of my father's mounting demands is evident in my expression.

"You know how it is with my father," I muttered with a rueful chuckle escaping my lips. I wanted to say more, but I couldn't.

Still, I'm sure he would understand. He worked closely with him ever since he became the Alpha

My father is hard to please. He has high expectations that are hard to reach. Even though the business was improving little by little under my leadership, he was never satisfied. He is always looking at my faults, focusing on the little mistakes I made instead of the progress I had made.

Beta Alek is fully aware of this. He had witnessed how my father has been difficult towards me ever since I was little, but he has no idea how things became harder ever since he left.

the business that he entrusted to me, but then my father changed it into a monthly presentation of reports

meant monthly facing his wrath because of

with understanding. "I can only

reassuring squeeze. "But keep your chin up. I know you got this. You know that your father places a lot of expectations on you because he wanted you to be a better Alpha than him

his words. Beta Alek always knew exactly what

you, Beta? How have you been?" I asked him. I've missed his presence around here

he had that his mission was finally done. "I'm just glad that it's done,"

way, Andros. How is Astrid doing? I mean, is he doing alright recently?" Beta Alek asks, his expression suddenly turning

lips and nodded

thought back. "Yeah, I heard she's doing well,

improving day by day

ла

pushing back the suspicions I felt from his

around here often. I only come here once a week," I answered truthfully. "Is there anything that bothers you?" I asked. "Oh nothing," Beta

rugged book that he was holding, which

it behind his back when he heard my question, forcing me to look into his

with the same tone of voice that he used

I see it?" I asked

to

that for you," I spoke interrupting

father ordered him to burn this book made me more interested