All Chapters of His Fated is the Forbidden Heiress: Chapter 31 - Chapter 38

I exchange a look with Clint, suddenly nervous about my parents being exposed to more supernatural politics. Last night was chaotic enough, but at least they were safely hidden during most of it. "Elena will want to discuss security measures," Clint says, cutting into his pancakes. "And there will probably be some... tension between the different factions." "Factions?" Mom's eyebrows rise. "My birth families don't exactly get along," I explain, syrup dripping from my fork. "And now with me being mated to Clint, it's even more complicated." "Because his pack is separate from both of yours," Mom says, showing she's been paying attention to the supernatural politics despite how overwhelming it all is. 

Alpha Harrison inclines his head slightly, acknowledging but not apologising. "The mark suits her," he says instead, his eyes lingering on my neck where Clint's bite has left its permanent claim. I resist the urge to cover it with my hand, refusing to show discomfort under his scrutiny. My wolf rises closer to the surface, bristling at being examined so coldly. "Let's sit," Elena suggests, gesturing to the arranged seating. "We have much to discuss." The seating arrangement feels deliberately political. Elena takes what can only be described as a throne-like chair at the head of the circle. David and Sarah sit on opposite sides with their respective spouses, while my half-brothers stand behind their parents like guards. Alpha Harrison chooses a seat that gives

"What? It's true," he says with a shrug that doesn't hide his amusement at making everyone uncomfortable. "They're both adults. Well, she will be in two weeks." Dad clears his throat loudly. "Perhaps we could focus on the immediate security concerns," he says, his accountant's mind clearly trying to steer away from any discussion of his daughter's... romantic future. "The boy has a point, though," Elena says, her clinical tone making my mortification worse. "A completed mate bond offers the strongest protection available. It would make any attack on Tiffany an act of war against the Harrison pack." I feel like I'm in some bizarre nightmare where my love life is being discussed by a supernatural council. "Can we please not plan my... personal life... in front of

I watch as my words land like bombs in the elegant room. Sarah's face pales, David looks distinctly uncomfortable, and Elena's eyes narrow with something that might be respect. "You're right," Sarah says after a tense silence. "Your sisters deserve equal treatment. And the secrecy between our packs has caused more harm than good." "As for explaining your sudden connections to our families," Marcus adds, stroking his beard thoughtfully, "we've prepared a cover story. A private investigator discovered your connection to both families through old records, leading to DNA testing that confirmed your identity." "Simple, believable, and close enough to the truth," Elena approves with a nod. Mom shifts beside m