Semua Bab When Alpha’s Love Faded Away, I Left With Son: Bab 1 - Bab 9

I crashed hard onto the floor, my forehead slamming against the edge of the table. Blood streamed down my face.Zane rushed over and threw his arms around me, then turned and glared at Lennox.Lennox hesitated, but with Alice limp in his arms, he didn't come forward.Amy froze at the scene and instinctively took a few steps toward me."Get away!"Zane shouted at Amy.Amy stumbled back, fell, and burst into tears.Alice pointed at Zane, her voice shaking with fury. "Why did you push Amy? What did she ever do to you? What do you people want? Do we have to drop dead before you're happy?"She shoved Lennox away, pulled Amy into her arms, and wailed.Something in him softened. He raised his hand and slapped Zane across the face."What the hell is wrong with you? God knows what you'll turn into when you grow up."Zane pressed his hand to his stinging cheek and stared at Lennox in disbelief.My eyes went wide. He had never hit Zane before.Alice glanced sideways, feigning casual concern. "Zan

I was shaking with rage. "I have an Elder's order! You don't have the authority to do this, Lennox!"Lennox scoffed. "I'm the Alpha. Of course I do."The staff dragged Zane away. He screamed and thrashed. "Mommy! Mommy, save me! Mommy—"My heart was breaking.I lunged for the door, but Alice blocked me. She grabbed my hair, yanking it hard, screaming, "You poisoned my daughter! Give me the antidote!"Without my healing abilities, the wound on my head flared with searing pain. My ears rang.The door swung shut before my eyes. From inside came Zane's agonized wailing — and I couldn't see what was happening to him.Lennox stood there, cruel and unmoved. "Crystal, since you won't confess, maybe you should know what it feels like to watch your child suffer."Tears of despair streamed down my face. I abandoned every shred of pride and dropped to my knees. "I didn't poison anyone! Zane can't take any more of this — he's your son too, Lennox! He's your son!"His resolve flickered for just a mo

(Lennox's POV)By the time I reached the hospital, the doctor told me Crystal had already taken Zane and left.I called her. She'd blocked me.I dragged myself home and collapsed onto the sofa.After a while, I looked up at the photo on the wall.Crystal was young in that picture. Her smile was radiant — bright and fearless.After her wolf went dormant, I rarely saw that smile anymore.We fought constantly during that time. But I was always the one to back down, because she'd ended up that way saving me.I told myself I'd be good to her for the rest of my life.Then Alice appeared.When she smiled, she looked so much like the young Crystal.I couldn't even remember the last time Crystal had smiled at me like that.I told myself over and over — I could not betray Crystal.But after one particularly bad fight, I didn't push Alice away when she leaned in to kiss me.After that, everything spiraled out of control.The first time Crystal found out, I was panicked. Guilty.But after she forg

(Crystal's POV)"Doctor, Zane is only six and he's already completed his first shift. Could this have any negative effects?"I watched Zane sleeping, my stomach in knots."I've given him a thorough examination. Everything looks normal. But I've never seen anything like this before, so regular follow-ups would be wise."The doctor paused. "There is good news, though. His wolf awakening has done wonders for his condition. With proper care and training, he should develop like any other child."My gaze hardened.Lennox. Alice.Everyone who hurt my child was going to pay.After the doctor left, I ordered a full investigation into everything that had happened over the past two days and contacted the Council of Elders to schedule a hearing."We will handle this severely, Crystal. You have my word." I could hear the fury in the Grand Elder's voice. "An Alpha who abuses his power instead of leading by example — unacceptable."I set a court date with the Grand Elder and hung up.A nurse came in.