Chapter 13
Jonah hesitated for a moment before finally speaking.
“The ceremony is already planned. Since you’re still recovering, you might have to-
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“Find someone to stand in for me so the Bloodfang Pack doesn’t lose face?” I cut in, already knowing what he was getting at. Rather than waiting for him to put me in a weaker position, I took control. At least this way, I could keep some dignity.
He looked a little surprised by my reaction but didn’t push it. He had already gotten what he wanted.
Then my communicator buzzed. Jonah glanced at the screen and frowned.
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“Greta, what documents did you cancel?”
I quickly deleted the message and kept my voice steady.
“Nothing important. Just an expired pack registry. I updated it online.”
He didn’t question it, just pulled me closer, his voice full of concern.
“You’re still recovering. If you need anything, just tell me. I’ll handle it for you.”
I looked up at him and smiled.
“Jonah, I want to be discharged.”
His expression shifted instantly.
“No. You’re not fully healed yet. I can’t agree
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to that.”
I tugged on his arm, playfully swaying it.
“Didn’t you say we should adopt a pup? There’s a pack nanny at home, I’ll be fine. I just want to visit the orphanage and look around, okay?”
In five years, this was the first time I had ever acted sweet with him.
Jonah hesitated, then gave in.
As soon as we stepped into the orphanage, a little girl came running over and threw her arms around Jonah’s legs, clinging to him like she had known him forever.
“Dad!” she called out excitedly.
Jonah stiffened. His expression changed for
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a split second before he quickly composed himself. Worried I might get suspicious, he rushed to explain.
“Don’t get the wrong idea. I sponsor this orphanage and have visited a few times. She’s just an orphan who started calling me that.”
I forced a smile, but I already knew the truth.
This was never just about Naomi.
Jonah had built another life, another pack- without me.
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