Chapter 76

Sofia finally defended her thesis. She was an Alpha running through the university’s corridors, making airplane sounds, opening her arms, and imitating the sound of an airplane. She was finally free. She could take her sabbatical year away from all responsibilities. While her siblings were already starting families, the young Alpha wanted to travel and enjoy everything possible—a “Eat, Pray, Love” kind of journey. Not necessarily in that order; she just wanted to escape and take a break from the madness of her life in recent years.

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Vanessa’s house was decorated with balloons and a banner that read, “My goddaughter is becoming a young lady! Go, Sofia!”

The Alpha chuckled and thought, “Only Vanessa could make me nostalgic for childhood.”

Upon entering the house, the whole family was gathered there, and a loud “Congratulations!” echoed through the room. Alanna, Vanessa, and Mary rushed over and embraced Sofia. Rafaela, at six months pregnant, had a little bu