Semua Bab Fated to the Alpha: Bab 271 - Bab 280

"Sorry?" She lets out a bitter laugh. "What am I supposed to do with your apology? My hands are empty, Adam. I have nothing. Nothing was ever mine in the first place. It was all yours. Your charity, your money, your job. You just put a different leash around my neck."When I look at her, her eyes are wet and she looks devastated, and my heart clenches into a painful ball. "You took everything from me, and now I feel small. I feel useless and incompetent. I feel like a fool. Do you understand that? I feel like a fool. You broke my pride. You broke my wolf."My own wolf whimpers in agony at the sight of my shattered mate."Tell me how to fix this?" I whisper, my voice hoarse. "I'll do whatever it is you want."She looks at me, and then her gaze turns away. "I don't know. I don't know if you ever can."My heart sinks.What have I done?CHAPTER 29CynthiaMy wolf doesn't want to heal. It doesn't want to do much. And now, it's beginning to infuriate me."You sure you're ready to go home?"

"Thank you." I warm my hands by wrapping them around the cup.The mascot bear gets up and disappears. Since there aren't many children around, he probably doesn't have much to do. I sip the coffee, my eyes on Riya as she takes the ride for the sixth time.The bench creaks, and when I turn my head, the bear mascot is back, this time holding out a vibrant red rose. I should probably decline, but having a rose given to me by a huge teddy bear makes me smile. "Thank you."I've just taken the rose when he holds out another flower, a smaller one, but it's a dazzling shade of pink and blue. I've never seen something like it before."I'm good with this one, thanks."But he gestures towards my hair and holds it out."Your hair will look beautiful.""I'm already spoken for, but it's not every day that I get hit on by a bear, so I'll take it." I take the flower and insert it in my hair, just behind my ear.The ride ends just then, and Riya hops off, running toward me. She comes to a stop in fron

CynthiaThings have been going well with Adam, and I'm not blind to how hard he's trying to fix our relationship. I'm trying to do the same, and it's getting easier. So much so that I'm standing in one of my favorite bakeries to get him some snacks. I want him to try the things I like. I'm telling myself not to be silly and not to expect much, but I'm still excited to see his reaction. This is a Portuguese bakery, the only one in Detroit, and their items are incredible."Cynthia?"I turn around at the familiar voice, and my eyes widen slightly."Tina," I utter, feeling uncomfortable. "What are you doing here?""I have a conference to attend," she beams at me. "It's been so long! Is Adam with you?""Ah, no," I say.She looks beautiful and elegant in her long red coat and heels, a white form-fitting dress underneath the coat, her hair long and sleek like a mesmerizing waterfall. Compared to her, I look drab.I see a glint on her hand. It's a diamond engagement ring.My heart sinks at th

"I mean, we're already mated so you don't have to––""We did most everything in a backward order," Adam insists. "I want to do everything properly this time."He looks excited, and his excitement is contagious, making me smile.I bite into the mushroom pastry and then decide to tell him, "I ran into Tina today. And her fiancée."Adam's smile disappears. "What happened?""Nothing." I shake my head. "We just talked. She looks happy.""She is.""How is Watson going to react when he finds out about Reynold?" I ask, concerned.Adam's eyes grow dark. "He'll be dealt with.""But if he withdraws support––"Adam blinks. "Is that what you're worried about?""Kind of, yeah," I admit.Adam takes out his phone and turns it around to show me something. "Do you know what this is?""They look like stock options," I murmur after a moment."They are. In both our names." He tucks his phone back in his pocket. "I have been buying stocks and investing in real estate where I can for a while now. There are

She was furious, but there wasn't anything she could do. It was a meager form of revenge for Cynthia, but it was something.I make my way downstairs to the apartment. I had never accounted for Watson's involvement in Cynthia's leaving. This is serious. Everything is going to come to a head in two weeks. Tina will finally get her revenge, and I can't interfere with that. But I have to make sure that my mate doesn't get caught in the crosshairs.Cynthia is waiting for me when I enter, and when she sees my empty hands, she asks, "What did you do with the box?""It was trash," I say coldly, "so I threw it."She doesn't ask any more questions, only meeting my gaze evenly. "Should I begin packing?"I nod.As she steps away, I suddenly stop her. "The pack event coming up, you have to attend with me. I want to introduce you as my mate."Her cheeks turn red, and she tries to act casual. "Sure."As I watch her hurry away, my lips curve.I don't think I will ever tire of Cynthia's shyness.My th