My Alpha Cheated With All My Friends Novel

Chapter 25

I nodded , offering a faint smile as my fingers brushed against the child's cheek . " She looks so much like you . If you hadn't told me otherwise , I might have assumed she was your pup . What's her name ? "

" Liora Ashbourne ," Darius Stormraven answered , his voice even .

Then , before I could say another word , he added , " She's the one we'll be bringing into the Darius Stormraven Pack "

Before he could elaborate , Liora Ashbourne suddenly burst into tears , wailing for her mother . Darius Stormraven's entire face drained of color . His shoulders tensed , his hands curling into fists at his sides . He shot me a nervous glance .

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I met his stare and smiled gently . " I'm fine . Go comfort her .

She's beautiful - just like her mother must have been ."

Relief flickered across his face . Without hesitation , he scooped Liora Ashbourne into his arms and carried her into the office .

Seizing the opportunity , I quietly wheeled myself away , pretending I needed the restroom . But just as I turned a corner , hushed voices slipped through the gap of a slightly open door .

" Why did Alpha Darius Stormraven tell his pup to pretend she was an orphan ? " a staff member whispered .

" Look at her clothes . They cost more than my entire yearly salary . Who would actually believe she has no parents ? "

" You don't get it , another voice murmured .

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" This was all planned . It's the only way to bring the pup into the Darius Stormraven Pack without causing suspicion . Just keep your mouth shut around Ms. Winslet . "

A third person let out a sigh . " So Alpha Darius Stormraven never really let go of Ms. Jacobs ." Their voice was laced with amusement .

" They used to work here together back when they were in training . I always had a feeling there was something between them . Looks like I was right . A male and a female spending so much time together ... well , you can imagine what happened ."

Their quiet laughter pressed against my chest , making it difficult to breathe .

I instinctively wheeled myself closer , just in time to hear a voice I knew far too well .

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" Did she agree ? " Selina Raventhorn asked .

" Yeah ," Darius Stormraven responded , his tone casual - like this was nothing more than business . " She's outside the Pack most of the time . There's no way she'll ever be able to keep track of everything . This works perfectly . She won't ever find out about

Liora Ashbourne , and she even thinks she's adopting her with me . "

Darius Stormraven smiled , but there was something hollow in his expression .

" Once Liora Ashbourne is officially part of the Darius Stormraven Pack , you have to keep an eye on her . If anything happens , tell me immediately . Oh , and this- " he handed over a small box . " Consider it a gift from your future Alpha ! "

Selina Raventhorn smirked as she took it . " Another one ? Darius Stormraven , how many

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gifts have you given me this year ? My closet is overflowing . Evelyn Darkmoor's going to lose her mind if she ever finds out .

"

She still accepted it without hesitation .

Beside her , Liora Ashbourne giggled , wrapping her arms around Selina Raventhorn , calling her ' Mom ' over and over .

At that moment , the orphanage director stepped inside , likely to begin the adoption paperwork . Darius Stormraven stiffened the second he saw me . A flicker of panic crossed his face .

" Evelyn Darkmoor ? What are you doing here ? "

I kept my expression neutral . " Relax . Selina Raventhorn volunteers here .

I just stopped by to see her and finalize the adoption for

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Liora Ashbourne . "

Selina Raventhorn adjusted Liora Ashbourne in her arms , offering me a small , practiced wave . " Evelyn Darkmoor , it's been a while ."

I forced a polite smile . " Yeah . I'll take a look around for a bit . Since you're busy , I won't intrude . I'll wait in the car "

Without another word , I turned and wheeled myself out .

Darius Stormraven must have assumed I was upset because he rushed after me , his voice bordering on desperate . " It's not what you think . Selina Raventhorn spends a lot of time here doing charity work , and the pups just started calling her ' Mom . Once the adoption is official , I'll explain everything to Liora Ashbourne ."

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I turned to him , watching him scramble for an excuse , watching his panic simmer just beneath the surface .

And suddenly , I wanted to laugh .

He had gone to such lengths - staging an accident , crippling me , orchestrating every little detail - just to make this adoption appear legitimate .

Now that everything was falling into place , why did he look so guilty ?

" Relax ," I said lightly . " I'm not mad . Just handle the paperwork . I'll be in the car . "

Then I turned away , leaving him frozen in place .

Darius Stormraven exhaled a breath of relief as he watched me leave .

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The staff nearby didn't bother hiding their amused glances , but I ignored them . Instead , I pulled out my phone and canceled the adoption records online .

To commemorate Liora Ashbourne's arrival

at the Packhouse , the Elders hosted a celebratory dinner . I feigned illness and remained upstairs .

But no matter how much I tried to shut it out , their laughter still seeped through the gaps in the door .

I wheeled myself toward the staircase and gazed down .

Darius Stormraven , Selina Raventhorn , and Liora Ashbourne sat together , the image of a perfect little family.

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Darius Stormraven carefully picked out food for Liora Ashbourne , ensuring she got everything she liked .

Selina Raventhorn giggled , nudging him playfully . " You're going to spoil her at this rate ."

Darius Stormraven only smiled , adjusting the crown of white flowers resting atop Liora Ashbourne's head . " She's my pup . She deserves the best .

"

That was it . Something inside me snapped .

I turned back into my room , grabbed every trace of Darius Stormraven's presence from the last five years - gifts , letters , jewelry - and tore them apart .

Shredded . Destroyed .

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I shoved everything into the trash , but when I moved the bin , it tipped over , spilling remnants of the past across the floor .

Then , Selina Raventhorn appeared in the doorway .

She sauntered forward , her lips curling into a smug smirk .

Without warning , she kicked my wheelchair .

Pain shot through my body as I crashed onto the floor , but Selina Raventhorn only looked down at me , her expression dripping with

amusement .

" Evelyn Darkmoor , it must be exhausting to be this pathetic ."

She crouched beside me , voice sickeningly sweet . " After all these years , you're still

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just as worthless .

Watching your Luna ceremony get taken from you , watching your Alpha bring my pup home - and all you do is sit here , completely helpless . Honestly ? I almost pity you ."

I clenched my jaw and tried to move .

Then , suddenly , Selina Raventhorn staggered backward .

Before I could process what had happened , she tumbled down the staircase .

The sound of her body hitting the steps echoed through the air .

Darius Stormraven rushed forward , catching her just before she hit the ground .

His eyes snapped to mine , blazing with fury .

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" Evelyn Darkmoor , have you lost your mind ? Selina Raventhorn came to invite you to dinner , and you attacked her ? "