Chapter 182

182 Fractured moments … Ramsey I sat behind my desk , the warm glow of the morning sun casting long shadows over the stacks of documents on my table .

The room was silent except for the rhythmic scratch of my pen against рарет .

My concentration was broken by a soft knock , followed by Lenny entering my office .

Alpha , he began .

The doctors at the pack hospital just informed me that theyll be discharging Cassidy today I nodded , my eyes not leaving the papers before me .

Good , I said simply and continued writing .

Silence stretched between us until Lenny cleared his throat .

Theres something else , he continued hesitantly .

The lab called carlier .

They called to inform you that the finished product for the anti pheromone depressor is ready and can be used now .

They want you to use it on the person it was made for so that they would know if adjustments need to be made .

I paused for a fraction before nodding .

Good , then have it sent to the person it was made for .

There was another slight pause before Lenny called out to me .

Ramsey , he started , his voice was filled with irritation .

Wont you give it to her yourself ? I dont need to deliver it myself , I responded quietly .

Cmon Ramsey , Lenny sighed .

Youve been working on this for years .

The resources youve poured into it , the time youve spent … you should at least … I said its not necessary I cut him off .

What happened to all the plans you made ? This was supposed to be your comeback path .

Why are you still hesitating ? Shes engaged to another man , Lenny .

Im not that stupid to break off their union .

Its over , Lenny He stood still for a moment , I could feel his frustration but he knew better than to push further .

Tine then , Ill go about my duties .

you later , he turned and left the room , closing the door with more force

deeply , rubbing my temples

left when

Eldric , who strode in holding

some samples for the wedding invitations , he announced ,

the designs briefly

whichever one you think is best

hesitated , his

at least pretend to care , he

182 Fractured moments …..

, I replied tersely , not looking

on my plate

He sighed .

for a moment

back in my chair , running my hands through my hair , the tension in my chest refused to ease , and for the first time today , I

to

of solitude was short lived when another soft knock on the door came

irritation flashing in my

said … The rest of the words dried up on my

on the doorknob

you want ? I asked ,

wasnt even

She blinked .

I … nothing .

to see you for two days now and we will

you As she spoke , she

also heard Cassidy

shes doing better now

an expert in these things , I interrupted , my gaze returning to my

Im not .

brows knitted together as confusion and hurt crossed her face at the same time

cold attitude? Not now , Lyla , I murmured under my breath

for things

her voice

thought we were cool

replied flatly without looking at her

Im just busy .

sagged , and she

said turning to

reached the door , she paused again and came back

just wanted to thank you , she with a trembling voice

For everything .

at the pack , even though you didnt say much , I felt your kindness

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