Chapter 183: Gabriel’s Good-Bye

Sephora grabbed Lucas by the arm and hauled him away.

“I’m very sorry, Jonathan,” Olivia said. “This must be a bit shocking.”

Jonathan nodded then he shrugged. “Not really,” he replied. “I think I’ve always known, deep down, that Lucas wasn’t her real son. It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t change anything. It does explain why he was so awful to me all those years, though. I guess he knew, too, in his heart of hearts. He was afraid I would take the Alpha role away from him. I still don’t want it though. He can have it. He’s still the son of a previous Alpha, right?”

“Uh, I just thought of something,” Olivia said then, her face pale. “Lucas is my half-brother.” Everyone let that sink in. Then Alfred broke the silence.

“Tough break, kid.” He laughed. “But you know what they say? You can’t choose your family.”

“No, I guess not,” Olivia laughed. “But you can choose your friends.” Amelia and Jonathan smiled at Olivia.

“I feel like I should go,” Agatha said. “I didn’t mean to cause any trouble.”