ERYN“You crazy-” He half-yelled and I set down the cup with a slight thud, tucking my stray hair that had fallen across my face behind my ear interrupting him.“Yes! I’m crazy. Don't tell me you're just finding out.” He stared in confusion as I leaned in closer.“And I'm about to get a whole lot crazier if we don't start that divorce proceedings as soon as possible." He brought out a paper towel from inside of his pockets and wiped his face and I saw his brows twitched.“You're quite bad at threats, you know that right? There's no divorce proceedings going on and that's final. If you continue pissing me off like this, I'll be forced to do something that you would definitely regret.” He simply stated.“I might not be able to afford a lawsuit, Torren. This might be your pack where you can exert your power and authority however you like,” My face was just inches away from his and he just remained static as I continued, “But trust me when I say that I would make you pay.”“You and that s
ERYN“You want a divorce? Do you know how ridiculous that sounds? All of this tantrums just because I tried to beat you at your own games?” Torren said, accompanying his words with a dry chuckle.I bursted out in a maniacal laughter almost immediately, shocked at how easy it was for Saela to brainwash him. It was ridiculous. His words, his thoughts, his face right now. It was as though he was trying to tell himself that he was doing the right thing.“You think I'm throwing tantrums? God! You’re quite pathetic to negotiate with. My first mistake was believing you when you said that you would investigate Niko's death, apparently, some things are more important to you.” I forced myself to take a deep breath and calm my nerves.Tears wouldn't get me anywhere, anyway.Saela isn’t smarter, just louder.Vale’s words echoed in my head and I straightened my posture. I knew what I had to do.Be smarter and way more louder than he could ever imagine.“As always, you always find a way to bring in
ERYN'S POV.“Hold on, you're not. Forgive me, if this is overstepping but why exactly are you wanting to go see your ex husband who practically just made you bawl your eyes out?” There was disbelief in Vale's voice while I fastened my seat belt.“I need to see him. I need—”“Am I your driver, Miss Eryn?” He suddenly asked and I caught myself.I was actually asking him to take me to Torren like I was his employer. I gave a half anxious smile about saying something else when he shrugged and started the car engine.The ride to Torren's office was slow and peaceful, while I just let my thoughts roam.Torren was heartless. How could he just dump the investigation for his son's death? Because of that sly woman? “I’ve always wanted to ask. How do you know where his office is situated?” Vale's eyes darted to me and went back to the road, while his grip on the steering wheel tightened.“He…is the Alpha. Everybody knows where his office is.” He sounded smug and calm as usual but there was some
ERYN.It felt like walls that I was trying hard to build up and console myself after hearing all those words from a kid, just crumbled to the ground.I knew this was Saela's scheme.I knew she was trying hard to make me the villain even in the eyes of her son and the entire world, but why did that cut deep?“Mommy said you want me dead just like your son died.” I felt my entire body shudder. I was still recovering from that. Telling myself that it wasn't my fault.And then now what?,Now I hear that Torren wants to transfer his assets to her?I can't believe I was this much of a joke to him all this while.“Why…”“Eryn, calm down.” Vale remanded immediately and I pursed my lips, while the tears just streamed down.He must think I'm pathetic. I mean, who cries in front of their employer?And the way he was looking at me now.Maybe he wanted me to stop, maybe he was irritated but I couldn't stop myself.“He has no idea what he's doing! He doesn't have the slightest idea of who Saela is
RHYSARIO VALE “What are they doing here?” I muttered under my breath.My hands were in my pockets as I walked through the door and directly to my office.It was a constant war in my mind, trying to decide if it would be the right call for me to tell Eryn what I had just heard.Her ex husband, technically still her husband, was planning to stash away his money so she would be left with nothing.Quite an advice most expected from a mistress.I should probably tell her, she was my mate after all and it would be totally inconsiderate for me to just sit back and watch her get exploited.“Good day, Dr Vale.” Some of the interns greeted me while I walked past them and I just nodded.Alpha Torren, a total piece of shit. A scheming man like him didn't deserve someone like Eryn.I pushed the door to my office open, expecting to see Eryn behind her desk but what slammed me in the face was absolute silence.A file was open on the top of her table. I stared around immediately.If I remember corr
TORRENI looked out the window while I pondered on what Saela had just said.As much as I didn't want her getting involved in my marriage, personal or business life, I couldn't avoid the truth that she was right in what she said.I had no idea what Eryn was planning.What if she was already looking for ways to sever the marriage completely so she could own half of the trust?She had repeated time without numbers that she didn't come back for the money but that was just absurd.And I couldn't believe it.Surely, she had something curling up her sleeves, even though I'm yet to know what.I leaned my head back on my seat rest and let my gaze fall naturally to Saela.She looked concerned, worried. Only if Eryn was just like this then maybe we could fix our marriage.But it was clear she didn't want that.After all, just days ago I had seen her with Dr Vale. Were they dating? Are they seeing each other?My mouth turned sour immediately as I let my mind drift to him.The way he held her the