Chapter 9

Elena

After the talk I had with Martin, we had dinner in silence with both of us deep in thought, and when he went to bed; I offered to do the dishes. I just needed time alone to think. I did not know if I could trust Martin yet, if my alpha can betray me like that then who was Marin to be loyal to me? I am nothing to him and he owes me nothing.

I might be his nephew’s mate, but he does not know me. So, what if he is setting me up? ‘He was sincere when he offered to help us.’ That he was but the important question is, can we trust him? I finished with the dishes and then still sat there thinking about all the members of my pack who lost their lives and my parents.

My mate walks in, he looked exhausted. He sees me then frowns and my wolf whimpers. ‘He doesn’t want us.’ She says and I wish I can tell her she is wrong, but I cannot. “Your food is in the microwave; I can warm it for you if you would like.” I offered; I do not even know why I did that. He looked at me hesitating before no