All Chapters of Claimed By My Ex's Uncle : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Harley’s P.O.V.I stood in the hallway, wondering what exactly Carlos wanted to talk about now. As he had given me the time frame of fifteen minutes, I made sure to take full advantage of it, wasting them in unnecessary matters. So, when I walked towards mhis office, my heels clicked like guilty footsteps, each step an echo of wasted minutes. By the time I reached the top floor and knocked on the door, I was a bundle of stray nerves and sweaty palms. The mere thought of being scolded for an unknown mistake churned my stomach as I poked my head in, breath held like a secret.“Good morning, Alpha.”I murmured, but Carlos didn’t look up, his eyes were fixed on the laptop’s screen. His expressions were as usual unreadable, holding the faintest curve of pride, something distant and diplomatic. Then another man’s voice came.“It’s truly an honor, Alpha Carlos. My Howling Shadows Pack is very grateful. Our marital alliance will strengthen us both, and my daughter, she is thrilled b

Harley’s P.O.V.Ella stood beside the bed, hands clenched at her hips. She towered over Luna Samantha, who looked pale, frightened, and far too weak beneath the soft quilts. Her breathing was labored, her sunken eyes blinking fast.As my voice cut through the tension like a blade, they both gawked at me. Ella turned, clearly startled.“What the hell ...”But I didn’t let her finish and growled, barging inside. “Go away from her, Ella. You don’t get to speak to Luna like that.”Just like a player, Ella swiftly processed the shock and stood confidently, glaring hard at me. Star squirmed in my arms, sensing the tension as she scoffed.“Who are you to raise your voice, omega? This is my house. Don’t you think that just because you brought a damn fruit basket, you are welcome here again!”A bitter smile stretched my lips as she asserted her claim over the Ledger mansion, refreshing the wounds of Xander’s betrayal. I placed the basket on the side table and stepped before Ella, shield

Carlos's P.O.V. Grief hung heavy in the air, clinging to every surface like a fog I couldn’t shake off. Xander clutched me like a drowning man, his sobs tearing through the silence of the mansion’s hall. I stood still, arms around him, but my mind, my eyes searched for Harley. Where did she go? I had seen her, just a glimpse. Her face pale, lips trembling, eyes red with grief. She looked lost. No, worse than lost. Like someone holding herself together by a thread. And then she vanished from my view. I wanted to go after her to pull her aside and ask if she was okay, but I couldn’t. Not with Xander clinging to me like I was the only thing keeping him upright. A wave of irritation surged through me as I wanted to ask him why now? Why cry now when you were the one who kicked out your own mother from her home? Where was his filial piety when Luna Samantha was suffering at a care facility, and he was enjoying his life? Well, I had to bite my tongue to halt these queries. I could

Harley’s P.O.V.Ava’s secretive mode rang ominous bells in my head, alerting me. So, I didn’t waste a second and assured her.“I won’t breathe a word of it, Ava. You can trust me.”Nodding slowly, she walked closer, dropping her voice to a whisper even though there were only us and our fur babies. “The phone call that you overheard isn’t the only thing related to this issue. Yes, Alpha Benjamin of the Howler Shadow Pack has proposed a marital alliance. It’s real!But it’s a part of a big political game.”Placing the towel on the counter, she continued seriously.“The real matter is a million dollar explosives deal between the Royal Army and Alpha Benjamin. That pack wants influence in the council along with hefty money, trapping Carlos in a political marriage for their future benefits. It’s not something Alpha asked for or accepted!They all are playing games for power, control, and profits. Carlos is being pressured from both sides.”From what she explained, it dawned on

Harley’s P.O.V.Derek’s voice followed me, clinging like smoke. But I kept walking, chin high, heart cold. I remembered the way he sneered, the way he spat out insults about Carlos like they were facts carved in stone. The things he had said weren’t just offensive; they were unforgivable. Derek had mocked the only man who ever stood up for me. I could never hear any bad words about him.So, I didn’t owe a second of time to Derek now!However, that stubborn man flashed in front of me, appearing too suddenly like a ghost. I froze, my breath catching in irritation more than shock.“Please, Whisker.” He spoke softly. “I just want to say I am so sorry.”Raising a brow, I glared at him, unwilling to let my guard down.“Sorry for what? For calling the man who saved me a bloodthirsty monster? Or making me feel like an idiot for believing the truth right before me?”As Derek had challenged me that soon, Carlos’s true colors would be revealed in front of everyone, I didn’t hesitate to