Alphas Regret, the luna is secret heiress novel

hapter 41 : Entwined Hearts and Lingering Shadows - 2 C " Can you help check my phone ? " he asked suddenly , breaking the tense atmosphere . " The password is your birthday . " I picked up his phone , curious . When the screen lit up , I was startled to see my own portrait as his lock screen - a photo from my sophomore birthday photoshoot . I remembered posting it briefly on social media but setting it to disappear after three days . He had saved it all along .

A shy , quiet joy filled me as I unlocked his phone . I noticed immediately that my chat was pinned at the top - his only pinned contact . My lips curved unconsciously at this small but significant detail . " You have several messages , " I told him , reading the notifications aloud . " Margaret Grey is asking why you haven't answered her calls . She wants you to bring me to the pack dinner tomorrow night . " Connor nodded , continuing to arrange my hair .

" Henry Morris has questions about some business matters . Ethan Quinn wants you to watch a race with him . " I scrolled further . " And Alexander Winters is discussing what to do with those criminals . He says he's already called ahead to the detention center . " Just as I was about to exit the messages , my gaze caught on a muted conversation- messages from Vanessa Reed . A complicated mix of jealousy and wariness drove me to tap on it .

I skimmed through a torrent of desperate pleas spanning half a month : " Brother , are you still mad at me ? " " I was just scared you'd be stolen by Sister Olivia , I swear I won't do it again , please forgive me . " " Brother , I'm in pain , doctor said I might have sequelae . " " Brother , I miss you . " " Brother , will you come pick me up from the hospital tomorrow ? " " Brother , it's because of Sister Olivia you won't see me , right ? Please ask her to forgive me .

" Apart from a single reply- " It has nothing to do with her " - Connor had ignored all her く 1/3 Chapter 41 : Entwined Hea .. emotional bombardment . He had even silenced her chat . I closed the messages , my heart in turmoil . The intimacy of Vanessa's words far surpassed normal foster sibling boundaries , sparking sour jealousy in my chest . " Will Vanessa be at tomorrow's pack dinner ? " I asked quietly . +15 Points > Connor frowned , his hands pausing in my hair . " Yes .

Just as well , she can apologize to you properly in front of everyone ." Annoyance and unease prickled inside me . My expression grew frosty as I stood up abruptly . " Have someone send over some clothes , " I said coldly . " I need to go out ." Connor noticed my sudden chill . He approached me cautiously , his brow furrowed in concern . " What's wrong ? Are you upset ? " he asked gently . " No , " I denied flatly , avoiding his gaze .

He glanced quickly at his phone , realization dawning on his face . In two long strides , he was behind me , circling my waist with his strong arms . His familiar scent - pine and winter air - enveloped me as he whispered with certainty . " I don't have any romantic feelings for her ." I remained silent , lips pressed tight , unwilling to admit how much Vanessa's messages had bothered me . " Livvy , don't be angry , okay ?

" he coaxed softly , using my intimate nickname in an attempt to soothe me . I raised my amber eyes to meet his , keeping my face deliberately blank . " 1 ' Just get me some clothes ," I insisted . " I'm going out soon . " His arms tightened around me , unwilling to let go . I could feel his possessiveness and concern intermingling as he pressed . " Where are you going ? I'll take you . "