Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle

"It was no big deal. It was the least I could do. You've been a huge help lately. I'm not sure what I would do without you," Elliot replied, his tone casual like he was talking to a normal friend. "You'll never have to find out," she said lovingly. "We make quite a pair, you and I. It's no wonder everyone thinks we are a couple. You know those in my pack had voted us this year's "It" couple?" I held my breath, feeling as if someone punched my stomach when I heard Elliot's laughter.

"Is that so?" He asked, playfully.

Shirley giggled and I couldn't hear anymore. I turned and ran to my office just before the tears that burned my eyes moments ago spilled down my cheeks. I'm not sure how long I stayed in my office, but I was feeling like a ghost of myself by the time the sunset and I returned to the palace.

"It is late, why are you now just getting home?" Elliot startled me by asking.

I looked up at him, hoping he didn't notice the puffiness around my eyes from crying.

"I wasn't expecting you to be home," I told him, wrapping my arms around my body like I was holding myself together.

"Why wouldn't I be?"

I narrowed my eyes.

"You haven't been all week," I reminded him.

"I've been working late, but I've been coming home," he told me, seemingly confused. "Are you upset with me?"

I shook my head, unable to look him in the eyes.

I lied. "I'm just tired. It's been a long

walk past him, but he grabbed hold of

you coming home

It's dangerous wandering around at night without security

packhouse before sundown going

forward," he ordered.

at him for his audacity but all I managed was, "Yes,

another word,

crawled into bed.

the next I morning before

wake up. My

again,

wasn't feeling well.

aching temples when there was a knock

in," I said, knowing my voice sounded