The Darkest Wolves

She took a deep breath, preparing herself for the task ahead. Approaching her parents in the living r

ive, asked, "Are you planning

erious. "Yes, I will make sure

still don't agree with this plan, but I

ile. "Thank you, Dad. I pro

aughter, whispering,

and heading for the door. "

e pack garden. She was resolute in her mission, ready to change the cour

xpansive, luxurious garden. The vibrant colors of the flowers and the majestic trees surrounded her, creating a

ured landscape, she wondered if Alpha Jason was really there. If he wasn't, she de

arply with the turmoil in her heart. She thought she had cried all her tears the night before, but now, sitting in this beautiful yet lonely gar

her, the hurtful words, and the shattering realization

hing. Startled, she looked up and wip

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ited once a month to ensure it was still maintained as

rriage had been arranged by their parents when they were very young, she had been a good woman

sound of someone sobbing. Concerned, he followed the sound and soon saw a very beautiful young woman sitting

asked, his voice gentle

with tears, her eyes red and swollen. She was t

trying to compose herself bu

voice softening as he knelt b

t's Jerome... and Natalie. They... they betrayed me." She b

nd anger. "Tell me everything," he urged g

s, but I still went to the pack mansion to see him. When I got there, I saw him and Natalie... both naked in bed." Her voice trembled as she recount

ow. "I'm so sorry, Emily. I had no idea my son was capab

Jerome," Emily stated firm

d sympathetically. "But why are

eaceful place to clear my head. I didn'

at my son has done. I will speak to Delta P

d into his eyes. "You're a good man, unlike Jerome. If only I had fallen

s shoulder. He hesitated but then allowed her to stay there, feeling her warmth and sorrow. They sat

Emily. Gradually, she fell asleep, her head still resting on Alpha Jason's shoulder. He rem

too, had fallen asleep. A secret grin spread across her face. Seizing the moment, she leane

e said softly. "Jerome never touched me, not even a kiss, in all th

at had just happened. "Emily, what are you doing?" h

on. I had a dream that you and I are the real mates, not Jerome and me. Maybe that's

y, this is... a lot to take in. You're hurting, and I understand that, b

en, but I feel something strong between us. Maybe it's

ly said, "Let's take things one step at a time. Right now, you need to