The Mate She Can’t See의 모든 챕터: 챕터 41 - 챕터 50

CHAPTER FORTY ONEZOEY Alpha Graham was the perfect definition of a bipolar narcissist. Just when I thought I’d figured him out, he’d do something completely different and unexpected.A quiet knock sounded on the door, breaking my thoughts. I looked up to see Lily walking in. She had a concerned look on her face and I could tell she was worried about me.“I heard you collapsed.” She said as she settled on the bed beside me. “Are you okay? What caused the breakdown? Did he overwork you? Do you need me to help you?”Her brows which were furrowed in worry made me chuckle and she looked confused, “I’m fine, Lily. You don’t have to worry about me.” Lily was the friend everyone needed in their life.She reached for my hand and gave it a light, reassuring squeeze, “You don’t have to pretend to be fine. We’re friends and I’m here for you. You can talk to me, really.”“No seriously, I’m fine,” I laughed then I kept quiet to listen if there was anyone around, “I actually faked it. I acted like

CHAPTER FORTY-THREEZOEYI quickly rushed away from the training grounds, my heart hammering in my chest. Their murmurs followed me, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t ignore their gossips and act like I didn’t hear the words they said about me.I clenched my fists and fastened my pace. My chest felt tight, but I refused to let the lump in my throat turn into tears.I didn’t stop moving until I reached the garden, it was still around the pack’s premises but it was far enough that the sounds of training had faded behind me. It was quiet but not empty, as some pack workers tended to the flowers. I found an empty bench and sat on it, and thankfully, the workers ignored me, focusing on their work.I bent over, rested my hands on my knees, and struggled to catch my breath. “I didn’t hurt her.” I said out loud, over and over again, but it didn’t matter. No one cared, no one even questioned it. Alpha Graham had taken Nicole’s side without hesitation, without even hearing my own side

CHAPTER FORTY-FIVEGRAHAMThe second Ronald walked into my office, and I didn’t give him a chance to settle down. My patience had grown thin, and the last thing I needed was his usual carefree attitude, grating on my nerves.“Where have you been?” I demanded, and my fingers drummed against the desk as I forced myself to focus back on the laptop in front of me.Ronald, who was completely unaware, or maybe just unconcerned about my mood, smiled like he didn’t have a care in the world. “Oh, I’ve been with Chipmunk.”I looked up, and narrowed my eyes at him. “Who the hell is Chipmunk?”He waved his hand dismissively, like it was the most normal thing in the world. “Oh, it’s Zoey. That’s what I call her now. She’s so cute, like a little chipmunk. I introduced her to Hannah today, and they’re bonding so well—”His words infuriated me and before I could stop myself, I slammed my hands on the desk and the loud sound echoed through out the office. Ronald finally stopped talking, and he slightl

CHAPTER FORTY-FIVEGRAHAMRonald’s words still echoed in my head, a long time after he left.“Maybe you’re the one in love with her.”I scoffed and shook my head to brush off the ridiculous thought as I tried to focus on my laptop. It was ridiculous. I wasn’t in love with Zoey. I barely tolerated her. She was reckless, stubborn, and impossible to control, the only reason she was here was because of my mother’s health and I hadn’t found another vampire to replace her or a permanent cure for my mother. And yet, my mind kept going back to her.To the way she had stood in front of me today, with her shoulders squared despite the way I had yelled at her. The way her eyes darkened, not with guilt, but with frustration, like she knew something that I didn’t and she knew that I wouldn’t understand or believe her. I couldn’t brush off the way she looked at me, like she expected me to believe her.I sighed deeply and rubbed my temple. I needed to get out of my office before I drove myself insan

CHAPTER FORTY NINEZOEYI stood outside Alpha Graham’s office, staring at the door like it might burn me if I knocked. My heart pounded against my ribs, and I clenched my fists before I took a deep breath and forced myself to relax.Why did he call me here?After the way he had glared at me earlier, and after the way he had been acting since yesterday, I knew this wasn’t just about me “serving” him, but I had no choice. I owed him, and I wasn’t about to run because technically, I had no where else to goTaking another deep breath, I knocked on the door.“Come in.” His firm voice came immediately like he had been expecting me.I swallowed, pushed the door open and walked inside. He was behind his desk as usual but he was leaning back in his chair, with one hand resting on the armrest while the other tapped against the desk. His sharp eyes lifted to meet mine, then he scanned me from head to toe before he looked back on my face.“Close the door.” The words were so casual but something a