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Chapter 102Freya Cassandra arrived that evening, stripped of luggage and extra layers of clothing that could hide a bug. Beta Julian and Finnley brought her to the office, and made her sit in the middle, as we surrounded her. Our eyes met, and I squared my shoulders, legs crossed. I ran my eyes over her emaciated body, and narrowed at her pale skin. The curves I used to admire had shrunk to a memory. Obviously, her opinion about Damon and Aldric were wrong. She took me in, as though wishing places were traded. Beside her malnourished physique, she had no iota of remorse for the pain she caused. Dad stared at her, his expression unreadable. I wonder what he's thinking, seeing her again..."If no one is going to say anything first, I will." Beta Julian spoke, staring daggers at her. "Why are you here, Cassandra?"She didn't spare him a glance. "Like I said in my message, I want to come home.""Bullshit! What do you take us for? Kindergarten pupils?" "I know you're angry-""Damn ri

Chapter 104GideonFor what passed like eternity, no one said a word. All eyes shifted to Freya, mouths gaping, frozen in time. The room was thrown into morgue silence, as if expecting another theatrical performance.I recalled Dr Carver's hypothesis about the twins reacting to Freya's magic. He assured us it wasn't anything serious, and I trusted him. But seeing Freya shaken raised doubts I couldn't overlook.I restored the half-filled glass to the center of my desk, and pushed my chair back, rising to my feet. "That'll be all for now," I said, subtly asking for privacy with my mate. They took the cue and left one after the other."Call me if you need anything, Sweetheart," Elder Victor came over to her side, and kissed the top of head. "You're not alone.""Thanks Dad," she said, essaying a smile.Maren stepped forward, squeezing her shoulder. "Take some time to rest, okay.""I will," I answered.One by one, they left the office, leaving Freya and I alone. Seconds rolled into minute

Chapter 106Gideon The following day, we gathered at my office to discuss Aldric's ultimatum. Freya's father, Finnley, and Maren were absent by reason of their task, leaving me with Julian, Freya, and Dr Carver."You lied to me," Freya was pissed I hid the information from her. "I asked you what was wrong and you told me it was nothing."I don't want secrets between Freya and me. We've been through hell and thorns together, and still standing. But, telling her was added stress, and added stress would upset her unstable magic. A part of me believed Freya can hold her own. But as her mate, I had duty of care to worry for her safety. "I told him to keep it from you," Julian spoke, saving me the defense. "You've been stressed lately, and the pregnancy is taking a huge toll on you.""It's still no reason to make a unanimous decision that concerns my life and that of my children," Freya blurted. "I don't care what you keep from me, but when it concerns my family, I have every right to be

Chapter 108Freya"It's not up for discussion," Gideon commanded. "You're pregnant, Freya. If not for your sake, then for the sake of our children.""What kind of a person abandons their friend in time of need?" I cried. "I still get nightmares from Bria's situation. I won't recover from the guilt, if the same thing happens to Sera.""She'll understand," he said, matter of factly."I can't believe you said that." I backed away from him. "I don't even know if I know you.""Freya..."I turned away from him. "If what is about to come out of your mouth is not the plan to rescue Sera and the other two, then I don't want to hear it."Beta Julian turned to Gideon. "Let it go, Gideon." "Are you supporting her?" "I'm not," Julian said calmly. "All I'm saying is you give her a fighting chance. The Freya we know is a brave woman. She's not going to listen to you because of her condition.""What if Aldric does something to the babies?" he breathed. "We know his endgame. We can't just hand it ov