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I choose Nathan .
I handed over my family’s right to the Alpha Sceptre to Nathan , at least until he wants to give it back but from all the stories I’ve heard , things like that do not easilye back to the original
owners .
As I handed the Alpha sceptre to him and watched him ept it with grace and dignity , I knew he was the right choice .
Nathan was empathetic and he would make a fine Alpha but the problem was … my mother .
She had looked at me with utter disbelief and disappointment when I had mentioned Nathan’s name .
She had stared at me as if I hadmitted an unforgivable sin .
I stepped out of the hall , wondering if I wasn’t a fool .
This was my golden opportunity to get into my mother’s good books but I messed it up because I decided to be logical .
Taking in a deep breath , I continued towards the front of the building .
As I started to move towards Beta Jeremy’s car , I spotted my mother standing in front of me , her back was ramrod straight ; hands sped protectively over her rounded belly .
Despite everything , she still carried herself elegantly , something I could never manage .
I wanted to leave her alone , give her space for now but I found myself walking towards her .
Maybe there is still a chance .
I thought .
Maybe I could salvage something from this wreckage .
It was foolishness , perhaps , even naivety on my part but I couldn’t stop myself .
I was desperate to make room to mend things .
I continued towards her , my heart pounding with every step I took .
I stopped a little distance away from her .
“ Mother , ” I said softly , hesitating .
“ I thought you’d already left .
Please , let me exin why I … ” She gave me a side nce , her eyes sliding over me without so much of an acknowledgement and the cold indifference that she didn’t bother to hide .
Still , I persisted .
“ I know this isn’t what you wanted , I continued .
“ But Nathan is the right choice for Blue Ridge .
He’s prepared to be Alpha all of his life and he’s dedicated .
He’ll do well , I’m sure of that and I’ll try to convince him to name my brother as Alpha after him .
Stony silence .
If she heard what I said , I didn’t know .
Her expression hadn’t changed .
Swallowing again , I took a tentative step closer to her again .
“ Mom , please … I’m not a bad person and I’ve missed you so much .
Now that , my father is gone , you and rissa are the only people I have left .
Please … ”
Still , she said nothing .
Not a word or a nce .
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thinking , I reached out to her , my fingers brushing lightly on her
Sleeve .
“ Please can I go home with you ? We can talk about this and try to understand each other .
I promise to do anything you want .
I don’t want us to part like this … ”
She moved towards the car and was about to climb in when I ced a hand on her shoulder , hoping for a response .
But at that moment , she whirled around , eyes zing with fury I’d never seen .
Her hand shot up .
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aiming for my cheeks .
Before I could interpret her actions and react , the first pnded across .
my cheek, causing me to stumble back in pain .
My eyes widened , more shocked than hurt as I held my smarting check .
“ Mom … Why ? ” I whispered pushing back the tears at the back of my throat .
But before I could finish my train of thought , shended me another p , harder than the first one .
It sent me reeling and I fell to my knees , my vision blurring with tears .
I tasted the metallic tang of blood in my mouth , my ears ringing from the force of the p .
“ Don’t you dare call me your mother ! ” her voice rang in thete evening , piercing through it like a whip .
“ You think you can betray me , choose that Beta blood over your own family and stand here asking for understanding ? You’re not my daughter .
”
I could only look up at her from where I was sprawled on the ground still trying to catch my breath .
Slowly , a few of the people present began to gather , each of them gave us enough space as they all stood there watching .
I’d hoped that this time , I wouldn’t cause any scene .
Perhaps , if I try hard , people would not remember me as that clumsy , deviant girl who always makes a fool of herself …
A big , useless , impossible dream .
“ Mom ….
” I mustered courage .
“ Why ? ”
“ I said I am not your mother ! ” she screeched again , kicking me with her legs as she spat on me .
“ You chose him , L .
A Beta’s son over your blood .
I would never give birth to a child as heartless and wicked as you .
A daughter who would shame her father’s memory and betray her mother .
You’re dead to me , L .
”
The embarrassment I was feeling a few minutes ago , left me immediately as I heard her words .
I scrambled to my knee reaching out to hold her leg .
“ I’m sorry , mom .
I’ll make it right .
Just tell me what to do , I’ll do anything , I promise .
”
She kicked me again , causing me to fall to the ground .
“ I don’t need anything from you again because you’re nothing but a traitor to this family .
A worthless , wolfless abomination .
I curse the day I took you under my wings and let you call me mother .
Die and nevere back .
”
With that , she spat on me one more time , before she turned on her heel and climbed into the waiting car , mming the door in her wake .
The car’s engine roaring to life barely registered in my ears .
All I could hear over and over were my mom’s words .
It drowned out everything else , blurring my world and the faces around me .
Suddenly , I heard Nathan’s voice pushing past the small crowd anding to me .
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“ L ! ” his voice broke through my haze .
He ced a tender hand on my shoulder and then lifted my head slowly .
He was kneeling beside me his face filled with concer
“ Are you alright ? ” he asked reaching out to brush the hair from my face , his eyes taking in the red p marks that looked like whiskers on my cheek .
“ Let me help you up .
”
I swatted his outstretched hand , jerking back instinctively as fresh tears filled my eyes .
“ I don’t need your pity … ” I said bravely .
Then I pushed myself to my feet .
My cheeks were not just burning with the sting of my mother’s ps – but also the humiliation of having so many witnesses .
I could feel the tears threatening to spill , but I refused to let them fall .
Not here .
Not now .
My vision wavered and I swayed .
Nathan immediately reached out as if to steady me , but I shook my head , holding myself together .
“ I don’t need your help .
Just … leave me alone , Nathan .
” “ Please , L ,” he said gently .
“ I am here .
You don’t have to go through this alone .
Let me help … ” “ I said leave me alone … ” I took a step backwards .
“ I … I don’t need you or anyone and I want to be on my own .
”
Realizing that most of the Alphas were watching this , I decided to be courteous .
Taking a deep breath , I lowered trying to speak softly .
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“ Thank you , Alpha .
Since the meeting is over , I’d like to leave first .
”
He opened his mouth probably to argue but I bowed my head , giving him a small , tight nod before I turned and walked away .