He looked away for a second, jaw tightening. “Things were… complicated
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Complicated?
I scoffed softly, shaking my head. “So she never got breakfast, but I do? Is that supposed to mean something?”
He didn’t respond right away-just stood there, eyes dropping to the tray in his hands like he regretted bringing it.
My heart twisted in my chest, but I hardened my tone.
“I can’t have this,” I said, backing away.
“Olivia-“
“No.” I cut him off sharply. “You didn’t make her breakfast-your own wife- but you’re making breakfast for another man’s wife now? That’s not fair to her.”
He looked like he wanted to explain, like he had words but didn’t know how to say them. I didn’t give him the chance.
“I need to return back to my room, and please, I want to talk to Gabriel-my husband,” I muttered. “Excuse me.”
I walked past him, not daring to look back. The file was still tucked under my shirt, the key still in my hand.
I opened the door, stepped out, and closed it behind me. As soon as I was out, I released a soft breath and hurried to my room, praying Lennox wouldn’t follow.
Reaching my room, I locked the door and exhaled in relief. I quickly sat on the bed and opened the file of my father’s case.
My hands trembled as I opened the worn file on my lap. Papers, notes, and official reports spilled out.
The first page was a formal accusation.
Subject: Parker Melford – Accused of Grand Theft and Treason
My breath hitched.
I scanned the contents quickly. My father was accused of not just stealing- but of betraying the pack.
Stolen Items:
A vault of ancient pack jewels and heirlooms.
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A private council file marked CONFIDENTIAL – ALPHA BLOODLINE
TRANSCRIPTS.
My eyes widened. All my life, I thought my father was accused of stealing just precious jewelry. I never knew he was labeled a traitor too.
The next document listed the witnesses who testified against him.
Witness Statements:
Zavier Voss (this is Anita’s father)
Connor Hale – elite warrior. (This man was a good friend to Father then. How could he betray him?)
Marcel Thorn – (The chief guard at the pack house then.)
My heart clenched as I now realized those that testified against my father were really close to him. How cruel could life be?
The more I read, the worse it got.
The trial had been quick. No real chance for defense. Just a few hours later, my father was dragged before the pack court.
He was sentenced to life in imprisonment by Gamma Edward-a name that made my stomach twist.
Then I found it-the paper that broke me.
“Effective immediately, the Parker family is to be stripped of all rank and privilege. Reassigned to Omega status. This is final.”
There was a signature at the bottom:
Gamma Edward Thorne
And from our then Alpha, the triplets’ father.
I felt sick.
I sighed deeply, my hands slowly closing the file.
I stared at the closed file for a long moment, then whispered to the silence of the room,
“Even if you are no more, I will prove your innocence, Father. I swear I will.”
Suddenly, I noticed someone was trying to open my door, but it was locked. I inhaled deeply and perceived it was Anita.
My frown deepened, and my wolf growled inside me.
Then, she knocked hard.
Frowning, I quickly slipped the file under my pillow, steadying my breath as I forced myself to appear calm. But the moment I opened the door, I froze. Standing there, arms crossed and eyes blazing with anger, was Anita.
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I frowned at her.
“What do you want?” I asked coldly, making sure she could see the hatred in my eyes-even though I was supposed to be faking memory loss.
Anita folded her arms across her chest and glared at me. “You spent the night in Lennox’s room, didn’t you? What were you doing there?” Her voice was sharp, laced with jealousy so obvious it was almost pathetic.
I scoffed. “Why should I tell you that?”
Her eyes narrowed. “Because Lennox is my man, and you-you’re Gabriel’s wife, remember? So, tell me what do you think your husband would say if he found out you spent the night in Alpha Lennox’s room?”
I wanted to snap at her, to tell her to go to hell and that I didn’t care-but I held myself back. I had to keep pretending. Gabriel was my husband, and I needed to act the part.
I took a shaky breath, forcing my expression to shift into one of panic. “Please, Anita,” I whispered, stepping back. “I didn’t mean to cause any problems.”
My voice trembled just enough to sound believable.
“I-I had a bad dream and couldn’t sleep. I went to Lennox because… I thought seeing him might help calm me down. That’s all. I swear, nothing happened.”
Anita’s brows furrowed, and I saw a flicker of doubt cross her face. Good.
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My words were getting to her.
She stepped closer, her voice low and threatening. “Stay away from the Alphas, Madam. It’s for your own good. If you don’t, I have plenty of lies I could tell Alpha Gabriel.” 2
I clenched my fists at my sides, biting back every insult I wanted to throw in her face.
With one final glare, Anita turned and stormed down the hallway.
As she left, Lolita and Nora approached my door, concern etched on their faces.
“Is everything alright?” Lolita asked gently.
“Yes,” I nodded, forcing a small smile. “Everything’s fine.”
I turned and walked back into the room. The girls followed, closing the door behind them.
I went to the pillow and pulled the document back out, placing it on the bed.
Lolita’s eyes widened slightly. “That’s the file, isn’t it?” she whispered.
I nodded.
I glanced around cautiously, then leaned in. “You said you need to get this to your uncle, right?”
“Yes. The earlier, the better,” Lolita nodded. “I’ll go out today,” she said quietly. “I’ll hide the file beneath some clothes and take it to him.”
I nodded firmly. “Good. Thank you,” I said sincerely.
I turned to Nora, handing her the key. “While we are having breakfast, I
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