Troy:
"You haven’t said a word to since you returned," my mother scolded, slapping the back of my hand.
The entire family seed determined to ruin my day. We were in a luxurious hotel on its top floor, while the rest of the floors were occupied by our pack mbers.
I didn’t even know why they had all co. It wasn’t like anyone actually cared about . If they did, they wouldn’t have sent to the academy to die in the North.
"I wanted to rest, not deal with all these shenanigans," I muttered. As I tried to lean back, my mother smacked the back of my neck, forcing to sit up again. I shook my head angrily. I was so annoyed at this point.
Ever since I’d arrived, my mother had been on my back. It has been two full days now.
"As a mother, I want to know everything about your life. If you’re not going to tell , who will, huh? You know you’re my only one. Troy, don’t hurt like your father did," she pleaded, and I started to feel bad.
She wasn’t wrong, though. My mother had been wronged by my father so badly that I didn’t know how I would ever fix her broken heart. My father, on the other hand, didn’t care or understand anything. He had just happily tossed her aside.
"I’m so sorry. I should have been more considerate," I replied, feeling guilty now.
"Anyway, it’s fine. I’m doing well there," I added, trying to reassure her.
Ever since I’d returned, I had noticed how my older brother had been acting. ssi was a weirdo. I never got along with him. There were many reasons for that, apart from the fact he was my half-brother. The main reason was his interest in Clentine.
"Anything else? I heard that girl is in your dorm room," my mother finally said, voicing what had been bothering her.
I knew she ant Clentine. My mother didn’t like her. After everything that happened and how Clentine betrayed , my mother openly told she didn’t like her.
"Yeah, she’s a good one though," I said, noticing my mother trying to et my eyes.
I kept looking away, not because I felt guilty about being friends with Clentine, but because I hated every ti my mother started talking about her.
"Anyway, I’d suggest you stay away from her. She’s gotten you in trouble once before. This ti it will be deadlier because the consequences will be harsh," my mother tried to explain, but I raised a finger to silence her.
"Please, Mom, can you not? It’s been years now. She was fifteen for heaven’s sake. We were both children. Children make mistakes," I tried to excuse Clentine’s past behavior, which made my mother grab my hand and pull forward to get my attention.
I instantly gave her eye contact because of how hard she pulled.
"No, I will not let you forget her betrayal. She was your friend. She was supposed to stay on your side. All this could have been avoided. But no, she’s the reason you were sent to the academy. She dood you years before you were finally sent away," she hissed, and I began to nod my head.
"Fine, Mom. I just don’t want you to keep talking about her," I urged, freeing my hand from hers and rubbing my face in my hands.
It was a constant battle at ho. ’ssi is better than you. ssi is doing this. ssi is doing that. ssi will have an alpha mate. ssi will beco an alpha.’ I was so tired of the comparison. I didn’t want to be like ssi. I didn’t care who he mated with.
My mother didn’t even know I was mated to the best crusader and alpha. But of course, that ant nothing to her because my accomplishnts, or anything dear to , were always overlooked.
"Anyway, get ready and co downstairs. Your father has an announcent to make," my mother whispered as she kissed my head.
I hated how my mother had suffered so much at the hands of my father. I didn’t understand the concept of a man having so many mates. And then it hit , why did Clentine have so many mates?
It was the first case, and we hadn’t even thought about discovering it yet. But I was determined to do my research while I was here.
If only I was allowed to go around and find the library here. I sighed and got up, grabbing the suit my mom had brought for because my father wanted to wear it.
This was my vacation. This was supposed to be a special celebration for . But ssi had overtaken it as well. It was always about ssi. The food they were preparing was for ssi. If they liked him so much and felt so little about , why the hell did they co here? They should have just let my mother co. I would have been fine.
After I was ready, I walked out of the bathroom, gave my head a good shake, and instead of using gel, I just ran my hand through my hair before leaving the room with my mother.
It was a set of luxury suites, but the main one was given to ssi as always, even though it had been booked for . I didn’t care and avoided an argunt. As long as I had a bed and a closed door, I was fine.
I reached the big hall where the dining table was set for us and noticed everyone was dressed very perfectly. It looked like they were headed sowhere.
ssi was wearing a white suit. His hair was perfectly gelled and slicked back. I wore a black suit, all black.
I sat with my mother, noticing my father glance at , then at her, before he stretched out his hand and held my stepmother’s hand, making sure my mother saw it.
I clenched my fist because I hated those actions from my father, but I could tell there was more to co.
"I know you wanted to rest, but we’ve decided to let you know that your half-brother is getting married soon. So, we’re taking you with us to et his fiancée’s family," my father stated, making frown. Since when did they include in their personal celebrations? That was sketchy. Sothing was off, but I couldn’t tell what.
Even if I wanted to stay behind, I wasn’t allowed. So I agreed to go and et his fiancée’s family.
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