Chapter Eighteen: Matthias Crowe
Watching Aurielle leave left me feeling strange. She made some good points, even though I would never admit it to her smug, manipulative face. Why am I contesting this? She’s going to file for a summons. Which means I’d be forced to stand before the
council as Aurielle ruins my name.
I can imagine how the alphas there would look at me. It would be humiliating. I must have called her parents yesterday after she left the office. I took the divorce papers out of the bin, they’re in my office drawers
I should sign them and be done with her, right?
Even though I think I can win that summons. I can tell them all the lies she’s told me over the years. Even the one about Nerissa
being alive. That lie had hurt me the most. She was more conniving than anyone knew.
I need some advice. I need someone I can trust who can weigh in with their honest opinions on what I should do.
I sighed and went back to my room to change. One person came to r
mind. I know her advice will shine some light on my troubles.
I skipped breakfast, not in the mood to eat. I’m not in the mood for much today. As I got into my car, I considered calling my
father, but opted to call my mother instead. She picked up after three rings.
“Matthias, you never call,”
I started the car, nodding even though she couldn’t see it. “I know. But this deserves a call.”
“Okay, does it involve Aurielle?”
“Yes. I=”
“I have a plan on how we can keep her here. I know this might seem… a bit unorthodox, but that girl is the best thing you have,
and if she leaves, you will regret it. She’s pregnant, technically a pregnant luna can’t file for divorce unless she’s facing abuse.” I
tightened my grip around the steering wheel. Aurielle isn’t pregnant. She couldn’t be. Not unless she cheated on me. “And I
don’t… I mean, there aren’t any visible… goodness. Still, the council won’t let her divorce you until the baby is born because we
can convince them that she’s hormonal and she can’t make the right decisions right now.”
I didn’t want that. She’s not pregnant. I don’t want to stand there and have her lie to the council. Aurielle’s words came crashing back into my mind. What if she’s right?
What if she is pregnant? What if I’d gotten sloppy and forgotten a condom once? I…. no. I can’t accept that. Unless I get a paternity test, and unless she starts showing, I don’t have to believe anything.
“Mom, stop. We’re not doing that.”
“What is wrong with you, Matthias?! Do not let her leave you. She is a good woman, so many men will line up after you.
I scoffed. I almost wanted to sign those damn papers just to shove it in my mom’s face. I love her, but she’s too much of an
Aurielle fan.
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I don’t want to keep her.
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I need to see my grandmother. She’s a brilliant woman, held down by an illness. If we talk. I’m very sure she’ll be able to shed
some light on my situation.
My mother continues arguing. “She is carrying your child. You need to get out of your ass and-”
“She isn’t pregnant, Mom. And I am not a child. I can handle my own life. And my wife.”
She laughed dismissively. “Of course you can. That’s why she’s trying to leave you. Didn’t we raise you right? I was so scared
when I thought you were going to marry that Nerissa girl. That two–faced girl would have dragged you down.” I gritted my teeth
at her words. “But Aurielle is smart, she is an all–arounder who has helped you build something incredible.”
Aurielle hasn’t done anything for me. I don’t know where she’s getting this from.
“I’m going to see grandma, this conversation is over.”
“Matthias, no. Don’t.” I hung up, letting out a tired sigh. I’m exhausted by my mother and the fact that she still doesn’t like
Nerissa, and that she thinks I need to fight for Aurielle.
Regret? Why would I regret letting go of that woman? The one who took my mate from me.
I stopped by my office to collect the divorce papers, then took the remaining drive back to my grandmother’s house, where she’s
being cared for. She’s one of the smartest women I know. She can either remind me of what I already know or shed some light on
things.
Either way, she can help me make a decision. A summons isn’t ideal for me and my reputation.
Another thing Aurielle is trying to take from me- my perfectly crafted reputation.
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