Chapter Twenty–One: Aurielle DuVall
My lunch with Cassiel had been helpful and also painful. He’d consoled me while I bawled my eyes out like some baby. I blame my ever–growing hormones. My omega was just as upset as I was.
Being in Cassiel’s warm hug had helped me relax a little, he made sure I was okay before letting go. And he insisted I eat the food
I’d ordered. Even made sure I ate some dessert and held my hair over the ice bucket when my stomach reacted to it. He rubbed my
back and held my hair, then walked me to the bathroom after.
It was humiliating, or it should have been. But Cassiel Aldric is an amazing friend.
He didn’t complain, he just wanted me to be okay. I felt overwhelmed by that.
Now, in a cab back home, chewing on some mint gum, I wondered how my life had gotten to this point.
I agree with my father on some level. Those kidnappers should have killed me. Cruel to say, but I felt like death would have been.
easier than being alienated in two homes, all because of one girl.
I’m exhausted and all I want to do is sleep.
It was late, six pm at this time. I’d left the restaurant late, because Cassiel made me rest for two hours, then insisted on walking
with me to find a cab. Coupled with everything that went down, I was heading home later than normal.
My dear husband didn’t text or call to ask me-
My cell phone buzzed. I tensed at the sight of his name. Well, I was wrong. He did text. And so did cassiel.
Cassiel Aldric: Text me once you’re home. Just so I can know you got there safely.
Matthias: Did you forget we’re supposed to have dinner with your parents tonight? Do you know how rude it is for me to have to
explain to them that you’d be late? Where are your manners?
I closed the phone, feeling a growing headache at the front of my skull. If I were more of a badass who didn’t care about consequences, I’d poison him. But I’m not that type of person. I don’t think he should be harmed.
The cab stopped outside the gate, I paid him, and got out. Dreading the uncomfortable dinner I was about to have.
My father’s car was in the driveway, I instinctively brought a hand to my stomach. As though offering my unborn child some
protection from their grandfather.
I inhaled and told myself to be brave.
A servant was waiting for me, he opened the front door, bowing. This wasn’t strange, but somehow it felt as such.
More signs that something bad was coming. I heard chatter coming from the dining room.
The closer I got, the more upset I felt.
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Chaptor Twenty–One, Aurele Duvall
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“She has never been the type of lady an alpha needs. Aurielle is just…” My father stopped when he noticed me. “You. How dare
you leave your husband all day without informing him of where you were going? Your sister wouldn’t have done that.”
I almost said something so rude, the thought shocked me. Thankfully, I always think before talking.
“Mother, father. Good to see you.” That was all I said before picking a seat farthest from all three of them. A maid came out to
place some food on my plate. I told her not to. Still full from earlier. I asked for some water instead.
“Aurielle, where were you?” my mother asked. She sounded like she cared, what a joke.
This spineless woman who let her husband beat her daughter and throw her out. I said nothing.
“She asked you a question, Aurielle. Answer it.”
My father’s sharp tone got nothing from me, and he growled. Slamming a hand onto the table. The plates and cutlery shook.
“Aurielle.”
“What?” I snapped.
His body froze, and then he stared at me with his hate–filled glare.
“You’ve got some nerve. You should count yourself lucky we still consider you a daughter-”
“You don’t. And I don’t consider myself lucky. If this is what you came for, then I’d rather be excused. I don’t have time for you.”
My mother dropped her fork. “Aurielle-”
She shut up when I hissed at her. Spineless, as expected.
Matthias spoke before the tensions could go higher. “Don’t let her egg you on. She’s been in a mood lately, I called you both here to tell you that this will be our last dinner as a family. I’m divorcing Aurielle.”
All three of us shouted at the same time. “WHAT?”
This was new news to me. He’s divorcing me? What? But this morning he said…. What the hell? I spent most of my day crying…
this can’t be real.
This is Matt trying to trick me.
Right? Unless…. but what changed his mind?
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