Chapter 9 Find out where she is .
Confirm it if she really left the country , I ordered Matthew .
I heard his laughter from the other end of the line , which only made my mood worse .
Why dont you just fetch her ? This is about the news , right- I didnt let him finish .
I ended the call .
Listening to his taunting would only ruin my mood further .
I stormed out of my sons room , determined to find him .
Lorde is angry .
Not just because I failed to bring Hestia back , but because of what he saw .
I dont know if its working in my favor that he now resents her more than the fact that I lied , according to him .
Did you cook him breakfast ? I asked Beverly the moment I saw her .
She looked stunned , like she hadnt expected me .
All dolled up , hair set , face painted , like she had all the time in the world to focus on how she looked .
But food ? There was none .
}] But you have a cook , right ? she replied , forcing a half smile.M My stare turned cold .
Yes , she looks like Chesca , but all I could imagine was how different this morning could have been if my coffee was ready , if my son had already eaten , if my clothes and watch were set out and waiting .
Everything should have been in place by now .
I took a deep breath to keep myself from exploding .
Try to cook for Lorde .
Hes mad at me .
Handle him .

I have something to take care of , I said before walking away .
But cant he just tell me first that Ilook pretty … I heard her mumble behind me .
I couldnt help but grin .
Thats not my responsibility .
I never told Hestia she was pretty either .
Why would Beverly expect it from me ? If were being honest , Hestia is more beautiful than any woman Ive known .
Even more than Chesca .
She never needed makeup to make her face glow .
Her beauty was natural , the kind people paid for .
But I never allowed myself to fall for her because I was always meant to marry Mrs.
Welltons biological daughter .
That was the plan .
So what was the point of admiring Hestia ? I grew fond of Chesca because she was kind .
Easy to talk to .
She listened to what I wanted .
She understood what needed to be done .
She never challenged me , unlike Hestia who keeps doing exactly that .
They were worlds apart .
When I remarried Hestia after Chescas death , I believed I didnt need to build romance with her .
Why would I ? We were married .
There was no option to separate , unlike before , when Chesca could still choose someone else .

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Maybe this is all my fault .
Maybe Hestia is the kind of woman who needs that romantic attention from her husband .
If she comes back , Ill try to be that man .
} I found myself frowning the entire time I prepared for the day .
I didnt realize how much Hestia handled .
All I used to do was wake up , bathe , drink my coffee , and leave .
Now, everything is a mess .
Alpha , Lorde is smashing the dishes .
He threw all the food Lady Rhode cooked , the butler reported .
>> I froze , still adjusting my tie .
Seriously ? Another problem ? I clenched my fists .
God , Hestia .
How long are you going to torture me ?! Lorde ! I barked , rushing to the dining room .
Whats your problem ? }] I was furious at the mess .
The shattered plates , the wasted food .
I dont like any of these , Dad ! he shouted .
Even Aunt Beverly cant cook what I want ! I told you to bring Mommy back , didnt I ? Beverly looked scandalized but quickly approached Lorde to calm him down .
Love , if she comes back , youll see that murderer again .
Do you really want that ? Besides , Aunties doing her best , cant you see ? } } I hoped she could at least calm him down for today so I could focus on tracking whoever was with Hestia last night .
But my son just shook his head .
I want Mommy to cook for me ! I havent eaten real food since she left ! > I began massaging my temple .

Beverly looked at me like I was supposed to take over and fix it .
Follow Hestias recipes .
Work with the chef to get it right .
I cant stay here .
I have something important to do .
>> I walked over to Lorde , who sat with his arms crossed , clearly upset .
Lorde , I said , pulling out his chair so I could face him .
Behave .
Im leaving to check on your mother .
Ill do everything I can to bring her back .
% His eyes lit up , just a little .
The anger hed held all day melted into something else .
Maybe he realized , in just a day , how much he missed her .
Maybe it wasnt just the food .
Maybe it was everything she did , all the small things we took for granted .
Really , Daddy ? Youll keep your promise this time ? he asked , raising an eyebrow .
I nodded and patted his head .
Just behave .
Ill do my best to bring Mommy home .
>> I was shocked when he jumped off the chair and hugged me .
Id behave but if you cant keep your words , Ill make sure to hurt myself and bring Mommy back on my own , he said , warning laced his voice.2 I gritted my teeth with that .
This is plain bullshit ! Now I have to make finding wherever Hestia is my agenda today or else … anted Sibatitife Luna