Chapter 10 % My steps were heavy as I walked into my mothers office .
She called me in because of the news blowing up in the tabloids # Mom , I greeted , stepping inside .
She gave me a look like I was the last person she wanted to see .
Cant you keep your wife under control ? This is humiliating , she snapped , tapping the tablet in front of her .
The wives of Supreme Court members are asking questions .
Even the divorce paper made it into our circle I told you Id fix it , I said , keeping my tone in check./ She looked at me like I was already a disappointment .
Lucian , how could you let this happen ? Whats wrong with her ? Shes dragging the Ducani name through the mud .
And dont forget , your role in the pack is on the line too .
Youd lose everything because you cant keep your marriage working ? My hands curled into fists .
I knew all of that .
But the more she spelled it out , the more I realized just how much was at stake if I didnt fix whatever was going on between me and Hestia .
All this in just two days .
She caused this mess like it was nothing .
Ill see her today .
Ill fix it today , I said almost hissing .
Did she agree to meet ? my mother shot back , prideful .
I clenched my jaw .
She rolled her eyes and took a slow sip of her tea .
Even her stepmother cant handle her tantrums .
I warned you this would happen the moment you shut down the idea of having a child with her .
This isnt about that .
It absolutely is , she cut me off .

Thats how she was .
Always had the last word .
Always reminded me she was still my mother .
She wanted a child with you .
And maybe you neglected her .
Maybe you drowned yourself in work and forgot to show up where it mattered .
Even Hestia doesnt want a child yet because she wants her focus solely on Lorde .
But I didnt respond to my mother .
What was the point ? No matter what I said , I was always the one at fault in her eyes .
I just let her talk , let her unload until she waved me off Thats the only time I went to the court and start my day as an alpha with so much problems at hand .
What did you find out ? I asked Matthew , my beta .
Allan was sitting next to him , halfway through a meal .
He gave me a nod .
His names Theo Rockwell .
Widower .
Has one son .
He owns the custom brand Hestia always buys gifts from .
% So the meeting is a business deal ? I asked .
The two exchanged a look , then slowly shook their heads .
They didnt meet for business .
They bumped into each other and started talking .
The mans probably eyeing your wife , Allan said , brushing off his hands .
She hasnt left the country either .

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Divorce papers only got finalized today .
Shell probably send them right before evening .
I leaned back and rubbed the bridge of my nose .
Matthew clicked his tongue .
You know , maybe shes only this stubborn with you .
If you bring up Lorde , shell come running .
She raised and loved him after all .
I didnt lift my head .
That idea was stupid .
She left even when Lorde pushed her .
Maybe I wore her down .
Maybe Lordes breakdown was the final blow .
Or maybe you could just swallow your pride , ask her to come back .
For your kid , Matthew added .
I looked at him , sharp this time .
He raised both hands .
Hey , chill .
You said Lorde threatened to hurt himself if you dont get her back .
You want to risk that over pride ? Give her a call , Lucian , or fetch her on her hotel .
/ Their advice hit harder than I thought .
I ended up frozen in my office , ignoring every paper waiting for my signature .
I kept playing the idea in my head : should I really be the one to reach out first ? Even just imagining what Hestia might say if I did made me want to slam something .
But when the sun dipped and I got a message from Lorde that read : Make sure Id have Mommy on my doorstep , Dad , I couldnt sit still anymore .

I cursed under my breath , searching for her number in my phone .
I said a quiet prayer that maybe , just maybe , this call wouldnt blow up in my face .
I took three rings before her voice came .
Why are you calling , Lucian ? Cant you give me a break ? I sighed .
Her tone was sharp , distant , proud .
My temper flared , but I held it in .
Lorde needs you % No , he doesnt .
He hates me , remember ? W Hes asking for you .
He hasnt eaten since you left .
Hes starving himself .
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Just tell them to follow it .
My jaw clenched .
Im lowering my pride here , Hestia .
What do you want from me ? To beg ? Kneel ? Apologize ? Buy flowers and do all that romantic crap ? } I was hanging by a thread .
And when I heard the call end , I nearly threw my phone .
But before I could move , a new message popped up on my screen .
!] It was from our butler .
I tapped it , annoyed .
But the second I read it , everything froze .
} Alpha , Young Master Lorde has been rushed to the hospital .
He consumed the same poison he once used on Luna Hestia .
What ?! صرف