Chapter Twenty–Six: Aurielle Duvall
I might not be the smartest beta in the world, but I’m definitely smart enough to know when something is about to go down with Matthias. I mean, I know him. He might not know a thing about me; but I know enough about him to fully steal his identity. As
creepy as that sounds.
I only know what I know because I loved him the entirety of our marriage.
But I knew the second I saw Matthias’s friend that I was in a bit of trouble. Eric is his name. Himbo to the core. Thick in the vein,
empty in the head.
He’s amongst the elite forces that Matthias created to protect the pack. You don’t need brains for that.
I could tell he was going to report back to Matthias. Not because he thought I was cheating, but because Alpha Aldric is kind of a
celeb. His reputation is gold. No, worth more than gold.
I sighed and sat on my bed as Matthias shut the door behind him. I took my shoes off one at a time, waiting for him to start this.
already tense conversation.
“When did you two become friends?”
Do I tell him it was when I was trying to figure out how to divorce him? I mean, I lied to him a little, I do discuss Matthias with
Cassiel. I never bring up his name, but telling Alpha Aldric that I want to divorce my husband, whom he has met, is the same
thing as discussing Matthias.
“I can’t say. Maybe when I went to get the divorce papers. I met him there at the council’s building.
Matthias leaned against the door, folded his arms, and clicked his tongue. “Really? You don’t think he’d realize I’m the husband
you
want to divorce?”
“I don’t see why that’s his business. He offered me some advice.”
Matthias blinked. “What? Advice on how to divorce me?” he laughs in breathy pants like he just can’t believe this.
“No, advice on not signing a summons. Cassiel said If I want to-”
“You call him by his first name. I just realized that. Cassiel? That’s how friendly you’ve gotten.”
I sighed heavily. What a day.
“Cassiel said it’s better if I talk to you than sign a summons. It would be too stressful for us both.” Not how he worded it, but I can’t tell Matthias that he offered to speak to him directly. That would probably put a bad taste in his mouth.
“Okay, okay, so he knows we’re going through a divorce. Huh? What’s your plan? After we separate you go on to fuck alpha aldric? So people can compliment you on upgrading from me?”
“That’s absurd and you know it.” I picked up my shoes and took them over to my closet. The rooms upstairs have walk–in closets.
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I don’t have that luxury, but it’s not like I need it.
I took off my jacket and began removing my dress when I noticed Matthias was watching me.
“Excuse me? Do you need anything else?”
“So you’re friends, and you’re not fucking?”
“I’m married. Why would I sleep with someone else?”
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He pushed away from the door. “You didn’t say; why would I sleep with him? You’re saying because you’re married you won’t, but you’re thinking about it.”
He is insane? Am I facing an insane man?
“What is wrong with you? What is this argument here? I thought you were fine. Divorce papers signed, everything should be on a standstill. Why are you acting like you just know I’m waiting to hop into another alpha’s lap?”
Then it dawned on me. Of course. I say I have a friend, Matthias, views it in some ways as me trying to manipulate something.
So quick had I forgotten this man never sleeps with both eyes closed because he’s waiting for my next trick?
“You know, I had lunch today. By myself, and it was nice. Alpha Aldric offered to buy me lunch, and I said no. And you what? He
understood, and he went on his way. I look at you, dead in the eyes, and tell you that i am having a baby and you immediately
think I’m a bitch. I could be seven months in, and you still wouldn’t believe a word out of my mouth.” I spoke, breaking the dam and letting my feelings get hurt. Why? I ask myself internally. Don’t I already know this?
How is it still possible for our phony marriage to be on the edge of its end, and yet my feelings keep getting hurt?
What am I? A fool in love? Am I that pathetic?
Matthias didn’t say anything, he just looked at me. Really looked at me. “We should discuss settlement.”
I frowned, “What?”
“The divorce will call for a settlement, We need to discuss what you want from me after this? A million in cash? The house?”
I couldn’t believe this man. The alpha of a pack and still unable to have a decent conversation with me. This brought up so many
memories. Matthias has either shut me down each time we spoke or changed the subject to something he was comfortable with.
Was it a matter of control or just not giving a damn about me as a person?
“I don’t want anything.”
“Oh, please. After we separate, what are you going to do? Where will you live? Can you even afford to live on your own?”
I ran my tongue over my lips to stop myself from saying something that would upset him further.
“I marked on the papers that I didn’t want anything. I mean it, Matthias, so hear me clearly. I want to wash my hands off you.”
Chapter Twenty–Six. Auriodo Duvall
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So I did something that should have been done the moment I gave him those divorce papers.
I took the ring off my finger. It’s not like he cared much when he bought it. It’s not the kind of ring other lunas wear, but it meant
something to me. I reached for his hand and dropped the ring into it.
“You can leave now.”
I turned my back to him and went into the bathroom. I didn’t come out until i heard my bedroom door shut.
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