Page 93 of Alpha's Forbidden Fate

Alyssa shakes her head, her expression somber. “I’m sorry, Liam. We’re still investigating, but there’s been no progress.”

I sigh as worry settles in my chest. Marco’s disappearance hangs over us like a dark cloud.

Alyssa turns to Emmett and asks, “So, Emmett. Have you thought about what you would like to do now? Maybe the council could—”

I take a deep breath, interrupting her. “Actually, I’m going to take care of him,” I say firmly. “I can afford it, and I’ll make sure he’s enrolled in the same school as my brother. That way, he’ll have someone to look out for him.”

Alyssa nods approvingly. “Okay. It sounds like you’ve thought about this, Liam.”

“Yes, I have. And Emmett and I discussed it on the way here.”

Turning to Emmett, she says, “Would you be okay with that, Emmett?”

“Yeah, sure,” he says shyly.

After leaving the station, I call my mother and fill her in on our plans, asking her to organize a family dinner so everyone can meet Emmett and discuss how we can support him moving forward.

As we make our way back to my house, Emmett’s demeanor becomes more relaxed and open. He chats animatedly about his interests in football and swimming and asks questions about the school he’ll be attending.

When we arrive, I show Emmett to the room he’ll be staying in. It’s the same room Grayson occupies when he visits, spacious and comfortable, with a large bed, a desk, and a closet for his belongings.

Emmett’s eyes widen as he takes in the space, “Wow. This is amazing. Thank you, Liam.”

I smile, feeling a swell of pride at his reaction.

I leave Emmett to unpack and chill in his room, then pull out my phone to call Mom.

“Hey, Mom.”

“Hey, Liam! Everything okay?” Mom’s voice sounds cheery on the other end.

“Yeah, everything’s fine. I was just wondering if there’s anything I can bring for dinner tonight.”

Mom chuckles. “Oh, don’t worry about a thing, dear. I’ve got everything under control. Your father is actually looking forward to talking to you.”

“Actually, Mom, I wanted to talk to both of you too.”

Mom sounds intrigued. “About what, honey?”

”About being an alpha.”

There’s a pause on the other end of the line. “An alpha? What do you mean, Liam?”

I sigh, trying to find the right words to explain. “I feel like I’ve just started my own pack, Mom. And Emmett is the first member.”

There’s a soft gasp from Mom’s end, followed by a thoughtful silence. “Wow, Liam. That’s... That’s a big responsibility.”

“Yeah, I know,” I admit. “But I think I’m ready for it.”

Mom’s voice softens. “We believe in you, Liam. Your father and I are here to support you in any way we can.”

I feel a surge of gratitude for her words. “Thanks, Mom. I’ll see you at dinner, okay?”

“Of course, dear. Drive safely,” Mom says before we say our goodbyes and hang up.

I walk into my parents’ house for dinner, the familiar scent of home wafting through the air. Mom greets me with a warm hug, telling me to go to Dad’s office to call him. I nod and make my way there, wondering what he wants to talk about.

“Hey, Dad,” I say as I enter his office, finding him behind his desk buried in paperwork.

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