Semua Bab The Alpha With a Heart of Stone: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Nivia’s povWhile I sat in the closet like a coward, I thought about the ways Ford had insulted me today. Most of his insults were based on this idea that I was still a child. A child who wasn’t properly raised and who showed him such great big disrespect.None of it was true; he just needs to remove that stick from his ass.But… Hiding in here… Running away when I found out he was my mate… Having my mom help…Those are not the behaviors of an adult. If I want to be taken seriously, I need to start facing my problems.Hiding in this closet isn’t facing my issues. It doesn’t solve anything.And if I do come out of here, like an adult, and am able to have a calm conversation, then that means I have won.‘Real mature…’ Gwyn laughed.No, but look. He thinks I’m immature and out of control, but if I stay calm and come to a resolution, I will be the better person. I will have risen above and will have acted like a grown-up.I’m here by myself, and I can’t have Ford think that I’ll just go hi

Ford’s pov‘Say something,’ Callum urged me.I had tried to acknowledge my part in this debacle, but she could not let it rest. Nivia had to keep questioning me, my judgement, and my choices.She’s eighteen years of age, yet she seems to think she knows better than me. The arrogance this woman possesses is beyond me. Not only did she label me a bad father and a flawed alpha, but she also tried to dismiss my efforts in caring for Pearle.Pearle and I were not in love; our relationship was based on mutual respect for each other. Never in her time with me would she dare to critique my choices. However, Pearle would provide suggestions occasionally to better my relationship with my children.Pearle instinctively understood when to speak and when to remain silent, recognising when her presence was beneficial and when it wasn't. Pearle understood my vision for this pack and for my children.As a trained teacher, she was able to homeschool the children and prepare them for the life they were

Ford’s povI studied my mate’s facial expression as she spoke to someone using their mind links. Once Nivia joined my pack and she was marked by me, she would not be able to speak so easily with her family and friends.Using the mind link that our pack shares has never been something I have done for informal reasons. While others might use the mindlink to converse with their mates or family members, I have only employed it to speak directly to my pack or discuss pack business.Occasionally Madeline would discuss matters surrounding the kids with me using this method, or my beta would try to engage in small talk.Nivia seemed to talk daily with her family and friends, either using her phone or the mind link between the Iron River pack’s members.It irked me not to be able to hear what she was discussing, especially since I could clearly see whatever was being said bothered her immensely.“Is everything all right?&rdquo

Ford’s povHer foot rested between my legs, and I moved myself closer. It was impossible not to touch her— to examine every line and every curve of her feet.I had already mindlinked with the pack doctor, wanting to make sure Nivia’s ankle was not broken.‘You did this.’ Callum growled.'She did this. She could have tapped out.’ I replied.I could feel Nivia relax her leg; her feet were now pressed against an area it really shouldn’t be. There was absolutely no way I could control my cock at this point.All I could hope for was that Nivia would not notice it growing beneath her foot.“A mate’s saliva can speed the healing,” I uttered.“I think that only counts for open wounds,” Nivia replied.“An alpha’s saliva is more potent.” What was I trying to accomplish? Saliva could never heal a broken bone or a sprained ankle. It could, howe

Ford’s povWhen I awakened, I realised I was running. It took me a second to come to terms with the fact my wolf had hijacked my body and had shifted in my sleep.‘Are you mad?!’ I growled at my wolf as I forced him to cease his movement. ‘How dare you take advantage of my sleeping state to, -‘My wolf interrupted me, ‘our mate.’Nivia. What was the matter with Nivia?‘She didn’t return home,’ Callum said, ‘I stayed awake all night, trying to hear her come in.’I continued running until we reached the hospital.The doctor would check to see if my mate needed surgery. I assumed if that was the case, someone would have informed me.If she didn’t require surgery, she would have been sent home.Perhaps I could have suggested she call so I could inform someone to fetch her a ride.‘You should have offered to give her a ride back yoursel