ZAIA. Annette’s face pales as she glares at Sebastian. “Lies. Complete lies. My daughter is pregnant with your child, Alpha!” Her voice is shaking, but I look at her sharply. Does she really believe that?
Sebastian looks at her unphased and cocks a brow. “You should really tell your daughter she needs to stop lying. Now leave. If you wish to speak to me, you may join her in two days.” He dismissively. says
I look at the guards, my eyes glimmering, and I know my wolf has surfaced again by the fear and nervousness in the eyes of the guards. ” Escort her out.”
“Yes, Alpha.” One of them replies, bowing his head to me before he motions for the men who had come 60 A Mother’s Displeasure with her to take her out.
“And one more thing… I want the eight of you to report to the pack house at eight tonight. I will talk to you all there.” I say quietly.
A tense wave of unease surrounds us, and I cross my arms. “Yes, Alpha.” They murmur in unison. “My men will be on duty,” Annette says, her voice shaking with rage.
“Someone else will have to cover, no excuses,” I say before I turn away. My eyes meet Sebastian’s, who is smirking, but there’s that sexy glint in his eyes that makes me giddy.
He watches as Annette leaves and I’m about to walk back inside when he grabs my upper arm and pulls me back, looking down at me.
I poke my eyes out questioningly at him, refusing to be the first to look away as I gaze into his gorgeous piercing eyes that are devouring me with ease.
“Why is it so damn sexy to se go all Alpha mode on those assholes!” He murmurs, “It’s so damn sexy seeing you act so dominant.”
he’s such a charmer. I cock a brow, tossing my hair back. “I never knew Don’t tell me you like being submissive?” I whisper back tauntingly. you
of yourself sweetheart, a woman who doesn’t bow down to a man is all the more satisfying to win over.” I roll my eyes. “Mhmm, your sweet- talking won’t
scans the now-empty garden before leaning closer, his lips grazing my ear. ” Are you sure about that? Because I’m certain if I slip my fingers
my core clenching and I realise once again he’s won this round. 1 glare
leaning against the door frame, grinning with amusement. “Check you two out. Seems like the both of you are
of the sort,” I say, walking past him. “Obviously we are.” Sebastian’s cocky reply comes from behind me. “What is going on?” Mom asks. She’s standing there tight-lipped, and I can tell she’s visibly
shoulders. “Nothing we can’t handle. Something happened last night. I need to talk to Dad
daughter is pregnant.” Mom whispers,
negative and distrusting of Sebastian…. Did it subconsciously become the reason I never pushed for answers back
shake my head, pushing the thought away; no, that was my fault. I can’t pin the blame on anyone else. “Mom, please, Sebastian is on our side, please accept it if not for him, then for me and the
” I just pray that Annalise is
anything, so I remain silent. I will have
at Sebastian and although he’s talking quietly to Jai, there’s a frown on his face. I’m
down. He was never accepted by this family either …Mom and Dad both felt I was too
“Excuse me.” I say. I turn away from Mom and go to find the children before Mom can stop me. I hear
as he looks up from where he’s jumping on Sebastian’s
my head, I go over to him and lift him onto
said we can do anything we want but to stay away from
he? But we know that jumping is naughty.” I say tickling
the corner of the bed. She’s definitely overexerted herself today. I pick her up, listening
and gets some rest. Do you want to come with us, Zion?” I ask. He looks at Sia, hesitating before he stands
join Sia when she’s having downtime, although it’s extremely hard for him to stay in one
my hand out to him as I carry Sia, making our way down the hall
fallen asleep, her
of Legos on the floor. I
unhappily. Would the children be happy and safe t Sia’s
I look up to see Sebastian standing with
places a finger to his lips as he
tired. “I’m good.” He says as he walks over to Zion’s bed and sits down on it. “Sia’s asleep!” Zion whispers loudly, pointing at
says, ruffling his hair as he slowly lies back on the
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