Nan’s POVIt was parent-teacher conference day.An event I was not previously invited to last time. This time Lionel personally informed me. Another positive change to our routine.“Mom, mom! You have to hurry up.” Vera half asked, half commanded.We are walking toward the school. Both girls walk at
Lionel and I begin to open our mouths to explain. To try and clarify our rather complicated circumstances. But we are beaten to it.“Yes, this is our mommy!” Vera says loudly. Too loud.I see heads turn to look in our direction. Whispers from parents echoing down the hallways. My cheeks burn.“Actua
Lionel’s POVI had finally atoned for my actions.It took time. There was no easy way out. I had damaged almost every ounce of trust between us.But I did not give up. I bore Nan’s disdain and anger as gracefully as I could. Allowing myself to embrace the consequences of my actions.It took the fina
I am hanging onto my temper by a fraying thread. Nan has no such restraint. She pulls her arm back and thrust her fist forward.The flesh beneath her hand gives way with a crunch. Joseph staggers back and curses. Blood streaming out of his now broken nose.He glared wrathfully at her. I smirked. I s
Third Person POVLionel would pay for his insufferable arrogance.Joseph was the oldest son of Alpha Allistair and Luna Cressida. He had been born into the correct bloodline with a silver spoon in his mouth. He had the best education that could be offered to a pup.He had inherited everything from h
Lionel was able to defuse the argument by presenting her with a children’s science kit. As a reward for her “amazing science skills.” It was the kind that little kids loved…messy and glittery.The unholy gleam in Vera’s caramel irises made me wince. I pitied the maid’s that would be attending to tha
Lionel’s POVI followed my idea.Nan’s arguments against humiliating Joseph did have merit. But I knew Joseph better. This was the best way to cull him.Inviting Joseph to a meeting was easy enough. Keeping it secret was more difficult. I knew all too well Joseph had little…rats to alert him.Inviti
It is his second mistake.“If it was not ready, then why did you make a press announcement? Our company’s reputation has been carefully built through communication and planning.” Another member speaks up.“I was quite displeased to hear the announcement about a product this company intended on launc