Todos los capítulos de The Alpha's Exiled Mate: Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 28

DECLAN"What if Dr. W is just your ex-girlfriend Aria in disguise?"The suggestion is so absurd I almost laugh."That's ridiculous," I say sharply. "Absolutely ridiculous."Celeste blinks up at me, her expression innocent. "Is it? I mean, Aria did study healing. She worked at the pack clinic. And no one's ever seen Dr. W's face—""Enough." I cut her off, my patience snapping. "Dr. W is a legendary healer with years of experience and a reputation that spans territories. Aria was a rankless orphan who barely knew basic herbs. They're nothing alike.""But—""I said enough, Celeste." My voice comes out harder than I intend, and she flinches slightly

DECLANI'm stunned when I hear Dr. W's question.Do you also think your ex-girlfriend was a freak?I try to read her expression, searching for some clue to what she's thinking, but the mask blocks me completely. All I can see are her eyes—downcast, avoiding mine. Her tone is devoid of emotion, cold as ever. Or rather, she seems especially cold when asking that question.I'm already irritated by Celeste's loose tongue. Over the years, Celeste has always been like this, using every means possible to drive away any woman she thought might be a "potential romantic rival" from my side.The last time Celeste showed this much interest in someone near me, something unexpected happened.***

DECLANThe door slams in my face.The sound echoes down the hallway, sharp and final. I stand there for a moment, staring at the wood grain, trying to process what just happened.Dr. W made herself perfectly clear. She's done talking to me.I knock. "Dr. W, I apologize. I didn't mean—"Silence.I knock again. "Please. Let me explain properly."Nothing.I try once more, my knuckles rapping against the door. "I was trying to keep you out of pack drama. That's all. I wasn't trying to—"My wolf's ears catch something through the door. A faint sound. Her voice

ARIA"Are you Aria?"His voice is softer this time, but the question hangs the same way it did the first time. I keep my hands still on the desk, my mask firmly in place."No, I'm not." I say. Something crosses his face. Quick, there and gone. It looks almost like disappointment, but that doesn't make sense. Why would a stranger be disappointed that I'm not the person he was looking for? He studies me a second longer, then nods once."My apologies for the intrusion," he says. "I must have been mistaken."He turns and walks out, pulling the door shut behind him.I don't move.