Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle

"You're in love with her."

It wasn't a question. I blinked at her; was I that transparent? I lowered my gaze, feeling defeated and exhausted.

"I can see it in your eyes, Alpha. You can deny it if you'd like, but it won't do you any good-"

"I'm not denying it," I found myself saying quickly. I might not say the words out loud, but I refused to deny my feelings for Silver any longer.

Rebecca's brows shot upward, and she looked at me like she was looking at a brand-new person. I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing.

"Well, I'll be damned," she breathed. "I guess I shouldn't be surprised. She's a terrific woman and she'll be a great Luna. It's easy to love her."

"She is a great Luna," I corrected.

Rebecca nodded thoughtfully.

"Look, it's late and it's been a long day for everyone. Silver needs to rest. I'll try to talk to her in the morning and I'll give you a call once she decides she wants to speak to you. But she had to decide for herself."

I wanted to talk to her now; I wanted to hold her and fall asleep with her in my arms. I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep without Silver being with me. But I also knew that Rebecca was right, and Silver deserved a little bit of peace tonight. It was late and Silver was probably exhausted; I knew I was.

allowed

finally conceded. "I'll head

She nodded.

On that note, she turned and went back inside, leaving me alone and feeling more broken than

....

Silver's POV

side now?" I hissed at my best friend who was staring at me mortified. I knew as soon as I spoke those words that I was being ridiculous. There was no way Rebecca was sleeping with Elliot. She would never do that to

feet. She put her hands on her hips as she often did right before she was about to give a "get your shit

and lowered my head on

must be," I murmured. "I know

her lips pressed in a thin line. "I literally stayed up all night watching you to make sure you were okay. How dare you assumed'd do anything to hurt

sorry, Rebecca..." I whispered as tears fell out of my eyes and spilled across my

her gaze softening as she sat back down on the

when he came by," she told

want to talk

a sob escaped my lips and more tears. soaked my features. "He's hurt me

But in strange way, Alpha Elliot cares about you. It was written all over his face. He was devastated when he saw the divorce papers doesn't want to sign them. Even I threatened him with court,

he'll win," I muttered. "That doesn't mean