The Alpha King Is My Second Chance Mate
I wrapped my arms around myself, still standing near the door, unsure of why he was here, or why I hadn’t sent him away.
Finally, I broke the silence. “Why are you here, Derek?” My voice was raw, hoarse from crying.
He glanced at me, then at the cake. “Today is my mother’s birthday.”
I blinked, caught off guard. “Oh. Then… happy birthday to her.”
His lips twitched into a smile that wasn’t really a smile. “She’s dead, Maya.”
The words hit me like a slap. I froze, unsure of what to say.
“She was killed,” he continued, his voice low but steady, “in the last attack. When Sarah created the fog that choked the villagers… she didn’t make it out.”
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