Chapter 16. The Talk and an Unsettled Debt

~ Victoria/Anna ~

I didn’t expect a miracle to happen overnight, yet it hurt to hear such a harsh rejection from Constantine’s father. I didn’t cower under the Alpha’s scrutiny with his sharp, cold eyes because Constantine had his father’s eyes too. 

Instead of trembling, I nodded and bowed my head a little. “I understand, Alpha Horace. I know you won’t believe nor value my love for Cameron, but I will prove to you I deserve to be with him.”

Alpha Horace raised his chin. “Oh? How?” He sneered and shook his head. “You’re only bluffing. The easiest way to prove it is to leave him. It’s the best for everyone.”

“I can’t do it, Alpha.” I shook my head.

“Why? Because you are pregnant with his pup?”

I was startled to hear that. Then, instinctively, I placed my hand on my stomach. “I ….”

Alpha Horace sighed, and then he said, “Follow me.” He glanced at Constantine. “You too.”

We both followed Alpha Horace, leaving the Great Assembly and entering