Chapter 107

Stacey

“Mum … dad,” I greet them as they give me an awkward smile. Dad, after a beat, pulls me into a tight hug as mum wrings her hands together in front of her. “Where’s Libby?” I ask, trying to make conversation. I know Jaden is close by, but he has given us some space to talk. “She’s gone off to nursery. They took all of them after the announcement,” mum explains as I nod. Oh goddess, kill me now. Kara gives me an amused look before I turn back to my parents.

“So this is why I have been having so many guards surround our house. Stacey, why didn’t you tell us!” Mum chides. I can see the raw worry in her eyes. “I tried. You didn’t want to hear any of it.” Dad shoots her a look as she tucks her hair behind her ear.

“I’m sorry about that. You’ve always been your own person, not wanting to follow the rules. I just never thought you would refuse the mate bond.” Mum keeps her voice low, not wanting to call attention to our conversation with the other pack members. Thankfully, it seems the