Chapter 33: Rich

As soon as I recover from Emlyn’s rejection or recover enough to be able to function, I contact the council. I let them know what happened and ask them for any information that they can come up with.

Not long after that, I get a call from Emerson.

“Don’t show your face on my pack lands, Alpha Richard.”

“She’s carrying my son, Emerson.”

“She’s also carrying the proof of the mate bond that you cheated on. So, unless you want my father to kill you, or me to wage war against your pack, I suggest you stay away.”

“You can’t keep me from her forever.” I say, my heart aching.

“That is up to her. You lost the right to have any say in her life.”

“Emerson…” I say just as the phone goes dead.

“Richie.” That scent of patchouli fills my nose. I don’t have the time or the energy for Gwen right now.

“What do you want, Gwen?” I ask her.

“I….” I hear her sniffle. I really don’t have time for this. And now that I’m confused about what’s going on with the mate bond, I have less tolerance for her