Chapter 364

Before I knew it, I was signing a contract with Aldric. The very same one, in fact, that I had signed with Sebastian.

Gideon's POV

My wolf was snarling as I watched Avery and the others walk away. Bjorn trailed behind her, looking wistfully at me over his shoulder. She was lying. She had to be.

That was my son

"I'll be right back," I said suddenly, not even glancing at Fiona.

"Wait, baby-"

"Don't call me that."

Without another word, I turned and followed them out of the room. I kept my distance throughout the tour, remaining hidden.

I watched from around corners, listening through doors as they toured the clinic. They were talking about sick kids who'd suddenly developed immunodeficiency disorders.

to hear speak about it, and she was knowledgeable and compassionate. It almost warmed my chest. But no matter how empathetic she was to these kids, I couldn't stop

lying to me despite everything we once had together.

on her neck, even if she kept her end of the mate bond locked up like a

her around had my eyes. Either something horrible had happened to make her this way, or there was a huge misunderstanding going on that she wasn't letting

enough time to explain, then she would understand. She had to.

later, the door swung open. I jumped out of sight just in time, watching from the shadows as Sebastian,

behind his desk, going over

need something?"

heard you're partnering with

hoping to join the

aware of this?"

looked at me for a long moment, studying me. I feared he might say

I expected it, But

an old and highly

be honored to partner with you, given your recent strides. Why don't you attend the next meeting with me?"

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