My Alpha Cheated With All My Friends Novel

Chapter 24

Darius Stormraven hesitated for a moment , his lips pressing together before he finally spoke . " The Luna ceremony is already planned . Since you're still recovering , you might need to ... "

" Find a replacement so the Darius

Stormraven Pack isn't embarrassed ," I cut in , my voice steady , already knowing where this conversation was going .

Rather than sit back and wait for him to lay out his decision for me like I had no say , I seized control of the moment .

At least this way , I could keep some part of my dignity intact .

Darius Stormraven blinked , a flicker of surprise crossing his face , but he didn't

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argue . Why would he ? He had already gotten everything he wanted .

Then , my phone buzzed against the sheets .

Darius Stormraven's gaze flicked to the screen , his brows furrowing . " Evelyn Darkmoor , which Pack records did you void ?

"

My fingers moved fast , deleting the message before meeting his stare with practiced ease . " Nothing important . Just an outdated document . I submitted an update online . "

He studied me for a moment , then let it

go , choosing instead to pull me closer , his voice dripping with concern . " You're still healing . If you need anything , let me handle it ."

I tilted my head up at him , forcing a small smile . " Darius Stormraven , I want to be discharged .

"

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His entire demeanor shifted in an instant . " No. " The answer was firm , immediate . " You're not strong enough yet . I won't allow it . "

I reached for his arm , my fingers brushing against the fabric of his sleeve as I lightly swayed it in a teasing manner .

" Didn't you mention adopting an orphaned pup ? There are caretakers at the Packhouse -I'll be fine .

I just want to visit the orphanage , that's all ."

In five years , I had never played the role of the sweet , obedient mate .

Darius Stormraven hesitated . Then , just as I had expected , he relented .

During the drive , he reached into the

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backseat and pulled out a bag , placing it on my lap . One by one , he laid out the treats inside .

" I picked these just for you ," he murmured .

My gaze fell on the packaging .

The colors . The playful illustrations .

The branding - clearly meant for young pups .

A bitter taste rose in the back of my throat . I sealed the bag , pushed it aside , and leaned against the seat .

" My stomach isn't feeling great ," I muttered , shutting my eyes .

This five - year deception had gone on long enough . It was time to put an end to it .

Upon arriving at the Pack - run orphanage , I

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settled into the wheelchair without a word .

Before I could take in my surroundings , a small girl came running - tiny arms latching onto Darius Stormraven's leg like she had done it a hundred times before .

" Daddy ! " she cried out , her bright eyes glowing with excitement .

Darius Stormraven's entire body went stiff .

His expression flickered - something unreadable passing through his gaze - but in the next breath , it was gone , wiped clean with practiced ease .

He hurried to explain , his tone too smooth , too prepared .

" Don't misunderstand . I

support this orphanage and drop by now and then . She's just a pup who took to calling me that . "