Chapter 16. I love you so much, my love

"Finally, the alpha Shadowfang deigns to talk to me!" says Ruby, his sister. "I thought I had to schedule an appointment at the company just to be able to talk to you."

"I was in a meeting, sister. How are you?"

"Well, we are angry and worried about you. I miss my brother, and Mom asks about you every day," Ruby complains. "You haven't called us even once in these two months. We know you are strong and can defend yourself, but we don't deserve your indifference."

"I'm sorry, sister, but I really needed that time alone, to disconnect from Pine Woods."

"I miss you a lot, brother, and so does Mom."

Ruby's voice sounds very sad, and Ragnar is aware of it. He wants to have the strength to face what he is going through, but there are days when he can't stand himself, and he doesn't want others to bear him or his shitty personality.

"Are you coming home tonight?" his sister asks. "We can have dinner together, the three of us, at that restaurant you like so much."

"I just need to finish every