Olivia. I cried that night and was up and out of the mansion at the first light in the morning. I had called John to pick me up at the gate, and he obliged. I needed to check on my mother. My eyes were swollen from tears, but there was nothing I could do about it. I covered them with sunglasses to avoid the questions. All that played in my mind were the things alpha Aesop said. I hoped James would have the courage to come to my room, but I guess too many eyes were watching. It wasn't a crime. We were not even having sex. I prayed to the goddess for strength because our secret relationship had no future based on what alpha Aesop said. I called Lin to find out where she put my mother. "Good morning Lin," I said, and she sighed. "So early. Aren't you in bed with your alpha?" she teased, and I cringed. " Still a virgin Lin. I am on my way to you. I was wondering if you could tell me where you put my mother so I can meet her there," I said, and she grumbled. "I put her in the extra r

James. We got ready to go out, and I was giddy. I noticed Olivia was nervous, and I did not know why. I opened the car door for her, and she entered. I sat next to her at the back and pulled her close to me. Taking in her scent, I kissed her neck. "My darling Olivia," I said, and she giggled. "Shouldn't we pick Paul up?" She asked, and I frowned at her. "Why, babe?" I asked, and she smiled. "We can't be seen in public together, James. People will figure it out. It is okay for them to think I am with Paul for now until your father makes the announcement," she said, and I felt knots in my stomach. It shouldn't be this way. My feelings for Olivia were genuine, and I should shout them out to the world. How long will I be able to do this? I pulled her close and kissed the top of her head. "I will make it right, Olivia. I promise, but we won't be going out with Paul. It is okay for people to say I am cheating on Emily. I do not care anymore. My family is in support, and my father wou

James. Paul and I drove to the office at the base while we tried to calm down. Chloe had overstepped, and I knew it was David's doing. I poured myself a glass of scotch and sat on the couch. Paul was angry. He had never been this pissed before. I needed to cheer him up. "Your dark hair is growing out. Looks a bit brown, but it is growing out. Won't you dye it?" I asked, and he touched his head. "No," he replied. "Planning on cutting it all off and growing out the dark hair," he said, and I laughed. "Then people won't be able to tell us apart," I said, cracking the same joke he made when he came home with blonde hair a year ago. He smiled at me and relaxed a bit. My phone was ringing, and I answered immediately. I did not bother to check the caller's identification. "James," I heard a familiar voice say, and I knew it was my uncle Caleb. "Uncle," I said, looking at Paul, and he widened his eyes. Uncle Caleb rarely called, so this must be serious. "What is this I hear about hosti

James. Paul and I spent the rest of the day in the office planning what to do about Chloe's predicament. If only we could get her to speak about David's abuse, then separating them would be easy, but he seemed to have a hold on her, and I did not know what it was. When Olivia called me, it took a bit for me to adjust my mood, and she sensed it. I just hoped she wouldn't think I was mad at her. I was glad that they were able to catch the pimp. What Kappa Jake told me Oliva requested made me see a bit of my mother in her. Her method was cruel, and I liked it. All she needed was a bit of support to boost her confidence, and even the likes of Emily won't be able to oppress her. I could only see her beautiful red fur wolf when I thought of her. I had never seen anything like it and might never. It was a rare and impossible colour. She was rare. It was time to go home, and Paul and I got up to leave. I wasn't looking forward to tonight. Everything was going to be wrong at dinner: Chloe, un

James.We were silent for a bit. We couldn't eat the dessert, and I felt sorry for Emma because she did not deserve the dishonour. This was Chloe's fault. I hoped Emma would not hate her for this."This is fucked up," Tristan said, and I looked at my brother. He was the calmest of all of us, but he seemed mad."It is unfair to demote Emma because of Chloe's stupidity. It is Chloe's fault that she can not put her husband in check and allows him to overstep. Why should Emma pay for this? Her husband is a great guy, and they do not cause this family any issues. David should know his place, and I think Paul should take over Eastwood in the meantime," he said, and Chloe screamed."Shut up!" Uncle Caleb told her."I agree that Emma should not be stripped of the Alpha Title. She has done nothing wrong. This is Chloe's mess," I said, agreeing with my brother, "but it is okay; she should continue to take care of Eastwood and Neev as long as she puts her family in check and does not overstep her