Chapter 3 % Lucian , I want a divorce , I said the moment Lorde left the dining table .
I caught him mid sip of his wine , hoping the timing would soften the blow .
But as soon as my words settled in the air , his bored gaze sharpened with irritation .
If this is about Lorde again % Why not ? I interrupted .
Whatever my reason is , cant you just listen to me for once ? I want to divorce you .
Now Lucian didnt flinch .
He let out a low chuckle as he stood from his chair , casually walking over to where I sat .
Is this about that night I didnt have time for you ? I was busy , he muttered , leaning in .
Fine .
Lets mate right now .
Right here % He grabbed my hand to pull me up , lifting the edge of my dress like it meant nothing .
My fury ignited , I shoved him away with all the strength I had , but it barely moved him .
He was too strong .
Too much./ His eyes darkened .
Now youre acting like you dont want it ? Whats your problem ? This is my problem ! I snapped .
Were not a real family ! Lorde doesnt want me here- W Youre upset over his attitude ? Hes just a child ! Lucian shot back , irritated .
A mother should cater to her childs needs , not act like this .
No wonder he cant stomach you .
Youre overly dramatic .

And just like that , he walked away , leaving me gutted once again by his words .
I was about to follow him , to keep fighting , when I noticed a small shadow lingering under the archway near the kitchen .
You want to leave us already ? Lordes voice was low , calm , but dripping with venom .
You want to escape me ? Ifroze .
The way he spoke , it was too calm , too deliberate .
My lips trembled .
My heart went cold with fear .
He stepped into the light , his eyes burning with hatred .
You probably want to live child free , huh ? Or maybe you just want to get out of here so youll no longer be tormented by the son of the woman you killed .
His words pierced like blades .
Lorde … Im tired .
I just want to rest , I said , each word heavy with double meaning .
Liar ! he spat .
You killed my mother to take her place , and now that you see how hard it is , you want out .
You think this is prison , dont you ? He tilted his head mockingly .
Dont worry .
Ill let you leave this family .
Then he turned and stormed out of the kitchen .
The next day , he was nowhere to be found .

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I didnt know if he was hurting from the idea of me divorcing his father , or if he was celebrating my decision .
But that night , as I returned from my stepmothers house , I walked into the kitchen and saw three people : Lucian , Lorde , and Beverly .
Shes Lucians gamma .
Much trusted than his beta and maybe because they have other relationship that that .
I felt like Id ruin the moment any minute but I must .
I cleared my throat .
They all looked up , but only Beverly met my gaze with a smirk full of triumph .
I knew shes one of those who poisoned my sons mind and turned him against me .
Theyre winning .
He hates me , Finally , youre here , she said , her tone laced with mock sweetness .
Lucian followed with a disapproving glare .
Where have you been ? Youre not even embarrassed that Beverly had to cook for us tonight ? I didnt respond .
I just let out a breath and quietly said , Ill set the table .
I kept silent as they talked .
Lucian pulled out a chair for Beverly beside him .
She served him and Lorde with practiced ease .
I sat a little farther from them , unnoticed , forgotten .
They looked like a happy family .
] My chest tightened when I saw Lorde lean toward Beverly and ask her to feed him .

The same boy who used to beg me for one more bite , one more bedtime story , now reached for someone else with trust and warmth I hadnt seen in years .
} I quietly started eating , but after my first bite , I lost all appetite.W Are you okay ? Beverly asked , feigning concern .
Before I could answer , Lorde cut in .
Shes fine .
After all , shes divorcing my dad .
Shes leaving our family .
He turned to Beverly with a grin .
Youre a better mother for me , Aunt Bev .
I felt a lump build in my throat .
I grabbed the glass of juice in front of me and drank it down , trying to bury the ache .
But halfway through , something felt wrong .
My stomach burned .
My chest tightened .
Then , nausea hit me hard .
I began to vomit .
First , it was just the juice .
Then there comes the blood from both my mouth and nose .
# Whats happening ?! Beverly and Lucian shouted in unison .