The Silent Alpha (Natalia)

Chapter 70

  1. 70. An unexpected gift 

***Natalia*** 

Agnes runs away as soon as Tylen and Zane leave, slamming the door to her room shut behind her with a loud bang before any of us can ask what just happened. 

“Uh oh, mommy,” Kota whispers. “Egg–ness is sad. Why is she sad?” 

“I don‘t know, Kota,” I murmur, kissing his forehead and inhaling the scent of his hair to calm my racing heart. “I don‘t know.” 

Rionna clears her throat, reminding me that we are not alone in the room and she smiles sheepishly when I look up at her. 

“I should get going,” she whispers quietly, holding a thick envelope in her hands. “Goodnight. 

CU 

I hear the sob in her throat and hold out my hand to her. 

“Are you alright?” I ask, Rionna struggling to hold her smile. “I‘m fine,” She whispers, turning to hide her face. 

Knowing she is trying to be strong and we currently only have each other to lean on, I gently rest my hand on her shoulder to offer her support. 

“Are you alright?” I repeat, the tears that she‘s been holding back finally rolling down her cheeks. 

She shakes her head and covers her eyes with her hands. 

“Mommy, why is Nona sad?” Kota asks, Rionna chuckling despite the tears clinging to her eyes. 

“Kota, my love, can you go to my room and bring me a washcloth for Nona?” I ask, setting Kota down. “They‘re in the dresser.” 

He nods his head gingerly and stomps away, whispering “cloth for Nona” to himself. 

I sit down on the sofa, patting the seat next to me for Rionna. She heaves a heavy sigh, her fingers fumbling with the envelope in her hands. 

“Toran asked me for a divorce,” Rionna whispers, my heart sinking to my stomach for her.” He sent me the papers with Tylen–“ 

She pauses for a moment, her anger breaking through and she throws the envelope across the room, several pages spilling out. 

“The coward didn‘t even have the decency to say it to my face that he no longer loves me,” Rionna whimpers into her hands. “He lied to me about Zane and he‘s involved him in this war and now this!” She cries angrily, looking up from her hands. “And you want to know the sick part?” A weak smile spreads across her cheeks. “I still love him.” 

The hurt in her voice is all too familiar to me and I give her hand a tight squeeze to let her know I‘m here for her. 

“I still loved Christian after I divorced him,” I whisper as Rionna wipes her tears. “I remember hating myself for still having feelings for him.” 

“I was unaware you were divorced,” Rionna sighs. 

“Two very long years of marriage,” I shrug. “It seems like a distant memory now that I think about it. But my circumstances were different.” 

“How so?” 

“My husband slept with my sister,” I laugh bitterly. “I was a few weeks pregnant when I found out.” 

says with

hand another squeeze. “It was for the best. I didn‘t realize how unhappy I was with him or how much I had given up of myself to be his wife until I walked away. Zane and Grayson changed everything. I‘ve felt more love these past few weeks than I ever did in my two years with Christian. That‘s why I want to marry him. Zane‘s love is not empty. It‘s gentle and patient. Our

have no bond between us but we have love... or so I thought,” Rionna sighs. “I could tell he was broken inside when I first woke up in the hospital room,” she says with a soft smile. “He was looking out the window watching Tylen practice his fighting stances out on the hospital lawn. I didn‘t know who he was but I knew he was as

he did to you?” I ask, wondering how she could fall for the same man who

got whenever he felt I was getting too close. He was very determined to push me away and never love again.” She stares down at the divorce papers littering the floor. “I guess he got what he wanted.” Anger suddenly laces her voice again and she stands on her feet. “I hate him!” she screams into her

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comes closer, I notice something else is tucked under his

the cloth for Rionna. “Kota, what‘s that under your arm?” I ask, my eyes widening in shock as I look closer.

found a worm!” He says, showing me the large black dildo he tucked in his armpit.

way!! S****m internally much to Devina‘s

her mouth to hold back her laughter while I curse Celina for

“Here, I got you this,” she added, handing me a

next time I see her)” I mutter, completely

want to play with it!” Kota shouts, running away out

Kota shaking his head and running into the hall. I chase after him, Devina howling with

front door, a portal opens directly

mommy, I‘ve got the worm!” Kota cries, shaking the

as she looks at the dildo, Evan‘s face lighting up

said you liked to play horsey in the desert,” Evan snickers. “You need a saddle to

the stomach, Evan groaning mid laugh. Behind me, I hear Rionna‘s

and taking the toy

on the floor and curls up on the floor, crying angrily to himself. The Queen clears her throat and

at the airport,” Aurora smiles awkwardly. “T‘ll be leaving in an

wishing the earth would

Rosalie and Carter are staying behind to watch over River Moon and Celina will be handling Kingdom affairs,” she explains. “I’ve tightened security around River Moon so you should

reply, though my fears

Zane off to war, but Toran has asked a favor of me,” Aurora adds, pulling out a golden medallion from within her

Queen, her raw power difficult to ignore. As I stand upright, I examine

any wolf who wants to do them harm.

reply, confused as to why the Queen was giving me the medallion.

you and Kota mean the world to Zane,” Aurora continues. “So he‘s asked that I give this to Kota to protect him while Zane and I are away. It‘ll give Zane peace of mind knowing no one will be

fresh

Toran cares in his own way. I‘m sure you know that more

with Evan at her heel, Rionna and turning to look at Kota lying on the

on all fours and crawling towards Kota, the little boy hiding his face in his sleeve and pouting furiously.

me. He shakes his head and refuses to speak to me. “Kota, use your words,” I scold him, tickling the soles of

gives in. I let him calm down

he huffs, using his own sock

my lap and wrapped up in my arms. “I have something else

in shock. But

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