All Chapters of Call me Mom :Mated to my EX's Alpha Father: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Juliette's Point of ViewDinner was a tense affair.The family gathered in the formal dining room as usual. Vivienne sat at the head of the table, her posture impeccable despite her age. Diana and Marcus occupied their customary seats, along with their children. The younger ones fidgeted while the adults made polite conversation.But two chairs remained conspicuously empty.Caleb and Natasha were nowhere to be seen.Lucian had sent word earlier that he would be working late. Council business that couldn't wait. I understood, but his absence left me feeling exposed at the family dinner.Especially when Diana decided to stir the pot."It's such a shame Caleb couldn't join us tonight," she said, her voice dripping with false concern. "I do hope nothing's wrong."Vivienne's eyes sharpened. "Where is my grandson?"All heads turned to me.I set down my fork carefully. "Caleb mentioned he and Natasha were going shopping in town. They should return later this evening.""Shopping." Vivienne's

Caleb's Point of ViewThe moment I stepped into the meeting room, I knew something was wrong.Father sat behind his desk, his expression carved from ice. The air itself felt heavy, thick with an oppressive energy that made my skin prickle.Alpha pressure.He was radiating it deliberately. Letting me feel the full weight of his authority.I had only experienced this a handful of times in my life, and each instance had been terrifying."Sit," he commanded.I obeyed immediately, my legs carrying me to the chair across from him before my brain could even process the movement."Do you know why I've summoned you?"I shook my head slowly. "No, Father. I don't."His eyes narrowed. The pressure intensified, pressing down on my shoulders like invisible hands trying to force me to my knees."You don't?" His voice was dangerously quiet. "You have no idea what you've done wrong?"I racked my brain frantically. What had I done? Everything had been fine. He had approved of my relationship with Natas

Third Person PerspectiveChristian Marlowe had three women in his life.The first was Lily, Juliette's mother. She was beautiful and kind, the beloved daughter of the wealthiest businessman in the territory. Christian had pursued her relentlessly, drawn not only by her gentle nature but also by the vast fortune she would inherit. Lily, naive and trusting, believed his affection was genuine. She loved him deeply and dreamed of building a happy family together.Those dreams died with her on the birthing bed.Lily hemorrhaged after delivering Juliette. The healers worked frantically to save her, but there was too much blood. Too much damage. She held her newborn daughter for only a few minutes before slipping away forever.It didn't take long before Christian took a second wife.Cordelia was everything Lily had not been. Sharp where Lily was soft. Calculating where Lily was trusting. She married Christian for his status and his access to his dead wife's fortune, not for love.She gave hi

Juliette's Point of ViewI thought carefully about who might know the truth."There's someone," I said slowly. "My stepmother's personal maid. Martha. She's been with Cordelia for over twenty years. She knows everything about her."Lucian's eyes sharpened with interest. "Would she testify?""No." I shook my head sadly. "Cordelia saved her life once, years ago. Martha is fiercely loyal because of it. She would never betray her mistress, no matter what crimes she's committed.""Loyalty can be complicated." Lucian's voice was thoughtful. "Sometimes people are loyal out of love. Sometimes out of fear. Sometimes out of a debt they feel they can never repay.""Martha's loyalty is absolute. I've seen it. She would follow Cordelia into hell itself.""Then we'll need to find another way." He squeezed my hands gently. "Leave it to me. I have resources. People who specialize in uncovering secrets."I hesitated, guilt twisting in my stomach."I feel terrible asking you to do this. It's my problem

Caleb's Point of ViewSomething inside me snapped.Before I could think, before I could stop myself, my fist connected with Bryan's face.The impact was satisfying. The crack of bone against bone. The way his head snapped back.But Bryan didn't fall. He recovered quickly, fury blazing in his eyes, and swung back.His fist caught my jaw, sending pain exploding through my skull.Charles jumped in, trying to separate us, but he only made things worse. Suddenly all three of us were tangled together, throwing punches and grappling on the ground.Natasha screamed somewhere in the background. Servants shouted.I barely noticed. All I could see was red. All I could feel was the desperate need to hurt someone, anyone, to release the rage that had been building inside me for weeks.Bryan fought like a wildcat. Smaller than me, but quick and vicious. He landed two more hits before I managed to pin him down."Stop! Stop it!"Rosie's voice cut through the chaos. I looked up to see her running towa