Although he didn’t like Jackson, there was no doubt that the Sterling pack’s bid was the best. And with their influence and connections, they would be able to complete the work as they promised. Griffon had never brought his personal feelings into pack business. When he’d taken over as Alpha for his father, he’d vowed to always do what was best for the pack. Currently, letting the Sterling pack have the project was what was best for the pack despite how much Griffon hated it. Stephen nodded. “I’ll go announce the results now, Alpha.” When Stephen announced that the Sterling pack had won the bid for the development rights, the other packs were disappointed.They had thought that since Griffon had targeted Jackson so much during his presentation and asked so many questions, he wouldn’t award the project to the Sterling pack. They didn’t expect Griffon to ask so many questions to know more about the strength of the Sterling pack, rather than to back him into a corner, put him on the spot
Jackson wasn’t surprised by the results of the bidding. After he signed the contract, he left the auditorium and returned to the lounge where he’d left Taya. When he saw that Taya was still asleep, he frowned slightly. He stepped forward and gently nudged Taya, only to find she had fallen into a deep sleep. Jackson called her name a few more times, but she didn’t respond. He had noticed that she could fall asleep quickly, but now he felt like something was wrong. This felt like more than just a nap, she was sleeping so soundly. He quickly took out his mobile phone and called Eric. “Eric, do people with heart failure sleep more?” Eric didn’t need to ask who Jackson was talking about. “People with heart failure are more prone to exhaustion, yes.” “What about not being able to wake them up?” Eric wanted to tell him what was going on, but he also felt that the young lady didn’t seem to want Jackson to know the truth. “She must just be really tired.And some people sleep more soundly than
What, what?” Preston was dumbfounded. “Go back to the pack manor and ask Mr. Sheridan to prepare the mating ceremony gifts.” It took Preston a few minutes to take in what Griffon had said and to regain his ability to speak after the shock he’d been delivered. “You can’t be serious. Are you really going to mate Tara? Her character is questionable at best for a Luna. Our pack needs someone kind, someone full of light and love…someone who respects other people.” Griffon didn’t reply. His vacant eyes were filled with a dim light. He felt as if he had fallen into a lonely abyss. Preston’s eyes were full of sympathy and helplessness. “Griffon, we can wait a little longer. There’s no need to—” “What’s there to wait about?” Griffon snarled. Preston opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but it was useless. No matter if they did it immediately or waited, the outcome was still the same. Instead, Preston simply nodded and said, “I’ll have Mr. Sheridan prepare the mating gifts.” The Rolls-
Jackson looked at me and took a step forward, then stopped abruptly. It was as though I had pricked him. If only I could. If only I were a porcupine shifter or something-if those even existed. All those little needles to protect myself from all these Alphas and their tempers. He let out a huff. “I don’t need you to flatter me. I just want to make sure you’re okay.” I’d readied myself to fight with him; I didn’t expect him to say such a thing. It threw me off-kilter. And now he was smiling, which threw me off even more. He seemed genuinely concerned about my physical condition and asked a few more questions. Jackson turned around, picked up the plate on the table, and handed it to me. “Eat something first.” I did not respond, just stared blankly at the food on the plate. “Taya?” When Jackson called my name, I slowly raised my head to look at him. I tried to keep my expression bland and indifferent, but I couldn’t help the tears in my eyes. My hopes that he didn’t see them were dashed w
Jackson didn’t know why, but every time he saw Taya, he couldn’t help but feel sad. When he first lost his memory, he felt nothing when he saw her. But when they met again this time, it was different. Something had shifted, and now all he could do was FEEL, and it threw him for a loop. I wasn’t sure if I believed him. But something in his eyes told me he was telling the truth, that he wasn’t faking it just for my sake. A honk sounded from behind us, and Jackson and I turned around at the same time. Two cars had stopped behind us. The car in the front had the license plate number ALPHA1. The was only one person in Arcadia with this license plate number. I subconsciously buried my head in Jackson’s arms when I saw who was in the car? I’d hoped that he wouldn’t see me, but I didn’t expect that he would get out. The first person to get out of the car was Preston. He was wearing a black suit. He opened the pa*senger door and walked up to us. “Alpha Sterling, Ms. Palmer, what a coincidence
The stiff smile on my face became more bitter. “No need.” There was no need to waste medical resources on a dying person. “You…” Jackson wanted to persuade me again, but I turned to look out of the window, shutting down any further communication. After Jackson parked the car in front of my house, he carried me the front steps. up Even though I didn’t want him to know where I lived, I could do nothing in this situation. I took out the key to open the door, and Jackson carried me into the house. “Put me on the sofa,” I said. Jackson nodded.He walked to the sofa and gently put me down. I sat up straight and looked up at him. “Thank you very much.” On the surface, I was thanking him, but the meaning behind my words was to say goodbye to him. “Rest at home for the next few days. You don’t have to entertain me.” After that, Jackson turned around and left. Walking past the kitchen, he saw a photo in the wine cabinet. It was a photo of Taya and Harper when they were seventeen or eighteen. Th
Jackson’s depression slowly dissipated when he saw Eric’s message. Since he had found out he was an Alpha and gone to live with the Sterling pack, friends were few and far between. Everyone was either afraid of him, or they wanted something from him. However, what Eric said confirmed his guess? It meant that Taya said back then was true, and the information he’d been given was all fake. The only person who could fake Jackson’s past was his brother. But why would he do something like that? Was it because he thought Taya wasn’t an appropriate mate for him? Jackson had a rough idea of the situation and why his brother would want Taya out of the picture. But how exactly did his amnesia occur? And what was the reason Taya didn’t like him? Could it be that his brother had said something to her? Jackson sent all these questions to Eric, and Eric quickly replied. [I really don’t know how your amnesia was caused.] [As for Ms. Palmer, I’ve never heard your brother mention her before, and I’ve n
Taya thought about it for a minute, then replied. [It takes a lot to make me feel this worn out.] Maybe he would think she had slept with Jackson too many times and would not want to touch her again. After she sent the message, Greyson didn’t reply. Taya couldn’t help but smile. She put away her phone and hurried outside. Harper had parked the car and was getting things out of the trunk. “Harper!” Taya hurriedly walked over and gave her a big hug from behind. Harper turned around and smiled at Taya. “Did you miss me?” “Of course!” Taya hugged her tighter. “I missed you so much!” Harper smiled and patted the hand around her waist. “All right, all right. It’s only been a few days. There’s no need to be like this.” Taya smiled, let go of Harper’s hand, and asked, “Where are the gifts you brought me?” Harper turned around and pointed to the ground. “All this.” Taya looked at Harper in surprise when she saw the pile of gifts. “Why do you buy so many things?” “You know how I love to shop an