Chapter 16: Playing Victim [1252 WC]

Lily

As a result of last night, I was up early. I convinced myself to do chores I normally do every single day before even Wade came back into my life.

I was all fine without him in the first place. Why would it make a difference now that he’s gone as well, right?

The fork I was holding got away from my grip as a loud thumping sound outside suddenly interrupted.

Thinking it was probably nothing, I was about to ignore it when it was followed by rigid and continuous knocks.

I left the kitchen to attend to whoever that impatient person behind the door as the knock when louder.

Pulling the door open, I was taken aback to see Iris behind it. Alpha James and Beta Hans stood after her.

“Iris, you should calm down and let me think about this first.”

Alpha James seemed to be in a lot of trouble, but as soon as Iris saw me peeking at the door, she forcibly pushed the door wide open.

“Why do you need to even think of it? Lily’s not obviously bringing anything to the Pack!”

“Single mothers like h