All Chapters of Too Late, Alpha — She’s a Queen Now: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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Chapter 71My Grandmother Grace’s Birthday

Not long after I returned, everyone organized a birthday celebration for my grandmother. Her actual birthday had already passed, but it had been continuously postponed so that I could attend.The banquet was held at a large resort hotel. When I reached for the check, I discovered it had already been paid. Darius had taken care of it before I even knew. After Joe presented his gift to Grandmother Grace, I carefully handed over the ones I had prepared, one by one.The first was embroidered painting.“Darius helped me prepare this,” I said, forcing my voice to stay steady.Grandmother Grace took it gently, her wrinkled hands trembling slightly as she unfolded it. Her fingertips traced the fine texture, as if following invisible threads of memory. Finally, she nodded, a long-absent smile softening her face.“He was thoughtful,” she said. She paused, then added, “It’s beautiful. Thank him for me.”She didn’t ask if he would be coming today. She didn’t even want to speak his name. I understo

Chapter 72Guests Leave

Some guests were simply afraid of offending Darius. But many more were actively currying favor with Emma and her family, using the massive, unshakable presence of Alpha Darius as their shield.My mother’s family no longer held the glory they once did. They offered hurried apologies to my uncle and left as quickly as they could. At first, Grandmother Grace didn’t seem to notice. But as more guests departed, leaving only a few tables occupied and half the grand hall eerily empty, her sharp eyes finally caught on.Her silver hair glinted in the cold light, her brow furrowed deeply. “Why have so many people left? What’s going on?”Joe and I exchanged a glance, unsure how to explain. There was no point in hiding it any longer.Joe lowered his voice. “Emma and her family held their housewarming banquet tonight. They sent out a flood of invitations… so they drew our guests away.”Grandmother Grace’s face went pale. She was no fool. She understood instantly that this was no accident. Her hands

Chapter 73Unexpected Guests

At that moment, Steve and Rocco arrived.The effect was instantaneous. Almost every guest moved toward them at once, smiles tight and obsequious. In the werewolf world, their status was extraordinary: one a Moon Council consultant, the other a tactical chief of staff for the frontline war zones.Emma’s cousin, Lily, blushed deeply, clearly captivated by Steve’s steady presence and quietly commanding aura. She didn’t even try to hide it.Her mother, Yvonne, chuckled, teasing lightly. “It’s good for young people to socialize more.”First, it was Emma and Darius. Now, Lily and Steve. If both pairs truly came together, they could become the center of power in this moonlit capital, untouchable and unopposed. Emma, however, frowned slightly. She clearly bristled at her family’s fawning. She was used to being treated as an equal, but her maternal relatives?! They knelt before power too quickly, too eagerly.An elder broke the tension, asking, “Where is Darius? Hasn’t he arrived yet?”Emma’s s

Chapter 74The Climax of the Banquet

I sat beside Professor Williams, listening quietly as he spoke with Grandmother Grace. His voice was calm, measured, carrying a gravity that didn’t come from a title but from the depth of his own strength.I dared not interrupt, leaning slightly toward Joe to whisper, “Thank you.”He shrugged with a teasing smile. “Thank me for what? Your research drew him in. After seeing your latest AI energy regulation algorithm, the Professor contacted me directly, saying he wanted to attend. I just went along with it.”Warmth bloomed in my chest. For the first time in years, I wasn’t being recognized as “Darius’s wife” or the Luna. I was just Rae—an independent researcher, valued for my own skill.Before I could respond, a low murmur drifted from the doorway.“Is that… Darius?”My head lifted instinctively. He entered slowly, shrouded in an aura of night. His gaze was sharp, carrying that quiet Alpha composure—the kind that made every wolf instinctively bow, even without him trying.He walked to m

Chapter 75Whispers and Discussions

Knowing Darius had gone to my grandmother’s table should have eased the knot in my chest. After all, Serina—his grandmother—and my grandmother shared a bond of many decades. And yet, unease lingered, a quiet tremor beneath the surface.The Pack members around me sensed it too. Subtle glances, murmured whispers; they were all watching, waiting. In werewolf society, rumors didn’t need reason; they only needed blood, and right now, theirs was tuned to me.I straightened slightly and forced a cool tone, projecting confidence. “Serina and my grandmother are old friends. Darius went to sit out of respect for her, nothing more.”The doubt in the air softened, if only slightly. But I knew better. Blood moves faster than logic. And tonight, the flow of attention was mine, sharp and relentless.My grandmother’s voice echoed across the hall, steady as she addressed the guests.And Darius—he was there, seated at her main table, leaning toward Professor Williams, words and mental energy intertwinin

Chapter 76Are You Coming Home Tonight?

The conversation between Professor Williams and Darius ended in hushed tones.“Acceptable,” the Professor finally said, nodding.Darius’s lips curved just slightly. He turned toward me, his voice calm and measured, almost clinical. “Are you going home tonight?”My mind was still spinning from their discussion—the technical and political back-and-forth, the structures I had painstakingly built into my algorithm now presented as a “new invention” in his words, a corporate triumph. I froze for a heartbeat. Then, carefully, I replied, “No. I’m not going back tonight.”“Understood.” His nod was sharp, precise, like a superior acknowledging a subordinate’s report. Then, his words dropped like ice, “I’ll come pick up the children later.”I stiffened. The calm, almost ruthless tone—the man who had just been laughing and debating with the Professor—suddenly felt impossibly distant, as if the bond between us had been severed overnight.“Understood.” Is all I could manage.He said nothing else,

Chapter 77I Can Help

Back at my apartment, just as I slid the key into the lock, the sound of approaching footsteps made me spin around. Steve stood there, holding a meticulously wrapped gift box.“It’s late… do you need something?” I asked cautiously, eyeing him.He shook his head, a faint smile playing on his lips. “It’s for Grace. I hope she likes it.”I hesitated for a moment, then accepted the gift politely. “I’ll be sure to get it to her. And… thank you for making a special trip so late.”He didn’t smile, but his eyes were steady, sincere. “Your uncle’s project,” he said finally, “I can help with that.”I froze. For a moment, I thought I’d misheard him.He didn’t elaborate, just added softly, “Think about it. When you’re ready, call me.”I said nothing. My fingers trembled slightly, betraying the storm inside me. I could smell it—the lingering trace of Darius on him. The familiar Alpha aura. And beneath it, another scent, sharp and sweet… Emma’s.He had come straight from her banquet. A chill ran thr

Chapter 78Emma Wants to Get In

That night, Joe later told me that Darius and Emma had met Professor Williams at the Silver Moon restaurant in the North End—a place reserved for high-ranking Alphas, its walls embedded with moonstone barriers to keep werewolf scents from leaking out.When they arrived, Professor Williams was just walking through the door.“Professor Williams,” Darius said, rising from his chair.Emma also stood, offering a polite, carefully measured smile. “Hello, Professor. We met at the technology exhibition before—”The Professor’s expression was placid, his gaze behind the gold-rimmed glasses cold and steady, like ice. “I remember,” he said, shaking her hand briefly.Emma sat, smoothing her silver gown. “I admire your work and have always hoped for a chance to learn from you, even if just briefly. I’m deeply interested in AI and spirit-link technology.”Professor Williams’s eyebrows barely moved. “Mhm.”A subtle silence hung in the air. Then Darius’s phone vibrated. He glanced at it, indifferent.

Chapter 79EMMA WANTS TO GET IN

That night, Professor Williams must have noticed how exhausted Joe and I were. He let us leave before nine. I took a long, scalding shower, letting the water wash away the fatigue, and collapsed into bed. Sleep came, but only for a few shallow minutes before the weight of the day dragged me under again.The next afternoon, a message arrived from the company: we were needed at the SynData Experimental Center to investigate a system anomaly. Joe and I rushed over together, diving straight into the data. Less than ten minutes into our analysis, the conference room door swung open.Steve and Robert stepped in, followed by the SynData technical supervisor. Their surprise at seeing me was almost comical.Robert’s eyebrow lifted, a faint sneer tugging at his lips. “She’s here too? What a coincidence.”Steve, by contrast, gave me a brief glance, his expression unreadable. The technical supervisor chuckled lightly. “Are you talking about Rae? She’s not part of SynData—she’s a consultant sent by

Chapter 80He Is Always Waiting for Her

When Robert asked, “Do you know that woman?” the pen in my hand almost froze. I knew exactly who he meant. The question dripped with that familiar mix of curiosity and contempt.Emma’s fingers hovered over her keyboard. Her voice was flat, almost indifferent: “No.”I didn’t look up, only catching fragments of their conversation floating through the air.“Judging by the way she talks to Joe, she seems capable,” Robert continued, the words tinged with skepticism.Emma replied coolly, “I’m not sure. I heard she only has a bachelor’s degree.”“Only a bachelor’s?” Robert sneered. “Well, that explains it.”They assumed I had earned respect through charm, not skill—a bias all too common in our world. Joe, focused on the data, seemed to be observing them quietly. After a moment, he leaned toward me and whispered, “Robert likes Emma?”I blinked, momentarily confused, then murmured, “Perhaps.”I had no interest in getting involved in their petty dynamics. My fingers resumed their calculations, m

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