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The tension in the gym was thick, and Charlotte felt her throat go dry. She was overwhelmed with embarrassment due to the condescending glares she received from the pack members.
They had known her before, but after being with Sheila, the difference was clear. Nob*dy wanted Charlotte in Sheila’s place, and she knew it. Her fear was that if she told Alpha Nick about it, he would keep holding on to Sheila.
This was what Alpha Nick wanted to prevent by advising Charlotte to stay low, but now, everything was ruined.
He was lost for words to say as it would only lead to his revelation of the divorce. Sheila forced a smile. To handle this, it had to be to her advantage. It wasn’t her fault that Alpha Nick decided to bring Charlotte in when the divorce was not complete, just because they couldn’t stay away from each other.
She wondered what was still preventing them from marking each other since they were already living together.
“You misunderstand, Warrick,” Sheila was addressing the warrior who had just asked the unfillable question. From the look on the faces of the pack members present, they were all in agreement with Warrick, as the desperation for answers lined on their faces.
“Before I explain it, give me a moment,” Sheila walked to Alpha Nick and spoke in a hushed tone,
“If I take care of this for you, you should promise to be at the court tomorrow for us to finalize the divorce.” The rate at which Alpha Nick was suddenly taking an interest in her made her uncomfortable.
She wanted to leave before he discovered anything. Alpha Nick thought he had a few more days to get information about her, but Sheila’s behavior was unexpected. She was the one who proposed the marriage, no doubts, but the rate at which she wanted to run away from him made him afraid.
“Sheila…”
“Your mate is with you, and your pack understands. For what other reason will it be delayed?” Sheila maintained the hushed tone, touching on a sensitive spot.
Alpha Nick had a growing suspicion because of her behavior. “Why are you in a haste? Is it because of Alpha
Ansaldo or Beta Gustav?”
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He could taste bitterness in his throat at the mention of those names. “Should it matter to you? You want your pack and your mate. I’m helping you to get exactly that. So for what other reason will you need a few more days?” asked Sheila.
As Alpha Nick thought through her words, they made sense to him. The reason for delaying the process was to give him time to explain things to his pack members, so if that was done, then there technically was no reason for Sheila to stay any longer.
“You are right. You solved the problem faster than I imagined it to be. I will fulfill your wish to meet you there at 8
am.”
Sheila smiled in satisfaction, but a dark emptiness filled her heart. Even after accepting that she already lost, it was still painful. However, she concealed everything perfectly as she addressed the pack members.
“So, the Alpha’s mate is not the problem. The truth is, I have some urgent matters to take care of. I can’t tell for how long it’s going to take, so I can’t promise exactly when I will be back. I just hope that as you wait for me, you accord the Alpha’s mate with your utmost respect and due diligence.”
Charlotte loved the last part of Sheila’s speech, but the next question from another pack member, Adelaide,
caused her gaze to darken as she bit her lips in anger.
“Luna Sheila, we know you won’t lie to us, but ever since you married the Alpha, we hardly saw him around. Now that his mate is back, he is always here. Isn’t it clear that you are leaving because of this? I am not in your shoes, but I feel that you haven’t been treated fairly.”
“Yes! Yes! Yes!” The pack members chanted behind Adelaide. Everyb*dy could not speak together at the same time, but they made sure to support whoever was bold enough to do so.
Sheila’s heart warmed at the fact that, though she had thought otherwise in the beginning, the pack members actually had her back.
Nevertheless, she couldn’t go against the moon goddess or the mate bond, “I must compliment your observant eyes and instincts but also press on the fact that I am not the Alpha’s mate.”
Gazes dulled at the mention of Alpha’s mate. Everyone respected the decision of the moon goddess and couldn’t
counter it.
“You all understand the mate bond also,” Sheila continued to explain. “Charlotte has every right to be with Alpha Nick and in this pack. I could still stay and manage the affairs of the pack, but you have to understand that I had
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Charlotte scoffed at the mention of her having a life. If it was so important to Sheila, then why sacrifice it all for Alpha Nick when she had dozens of men at her beck and call before?
“It is just fair that you accord me the opportunity to take care of the things I left behind. Who knows, I might return before you even know it,” Sheila completed her speech with a forced smile.
She didn’t want to give them hope, but there was no other way of getting out of the mess she created for herself. She was the one who proposed to Alpha Nick, being responsible for everything that came with it.
“Luna Sheila, I only believe it because it’s you talking. As much as I would like you to stay, I am also glad that you want to pursue your dreams. However, I am also hoping to see you again,” Warrick said.
“I’ll miss you, Luna.” Anita was in tears, understanding that she wouldn’t see her Luna again for a long time. Sheila pulled her into her arms.
“Hey, take good care of yourself. I want you to eat well, train harder, and be stronger than you are now,” she advised before turning to Alpha Nick and saying,
“Alpha Nick, please take special care of her.”
Charlotte’s gaze darkened at the request, but Alpha Nick smiled. He owed Anita the same responsibility he owed every other pack member.
“I will, and you know that the pack is always open to you.”
Sheila wanted to roll her eyes but forced a smile and said, “I know.”
It was a sorrowful moment for the pack members to see Sheila leave, but Charlotte was inwardly happy. Alpha Nick excused himself from Charlotte and stood by Sheila.
“Our Luna will be back, so wipe your tears and get into training mood. I will walk her to the car and back.”
Sheila wondered why he kept saying she will be back when she knew that she would never return. Alpha Nick. held her hand to make it seem as if they were on pleasant terms, which displeased Charlotte, but she was powerless about it.
Strangely, Alpha Nick felt a peaceful warmth by just holding Sheila’s hand. It wasn’t the first time he held her
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hand, but during those times, all he thought about was Charlotte. Since Charlotte was here now, he stopped worrying about her. It was nothing like the mate bond but gave him a serene feeling.
Sheila was uneasy by their intertwined hands, and as soon as she reached her car, she withdrew it. “My job is
done. See you tomorrow.”
Alpha Nick wanted to say something, but his phone rang. When he saw the caller ID to be the investigator, he answered it. “What do you have for me?”
“Everything concerning Sheila Thorax is ready.”
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