Page 99 of Pack Plus Three

“Actually,” I interrupted, handing Petunia to Devon. “I want to see them. Will you come with me, Jeremy? I know it’ll be hard, but can you be polite? I have an idea.”

He cocked his brow at me. “I mean, I can play nice if you want me to, but I don’t know why you would want me to.”

“Mr. Hanover is a raging asshole who could do with a punch, isn’t that right little Petunia?” Devon cooed as he gently rocked our daughter.

“Just trust me. I think I can get rid of them for good. I just need to grab a top that doesn’t have my cleavage spilling out of it.”

Recently, I’ve taken to wearing camisoles and nursing bras, resulting in some rather impressive curves especially when my breasts were full of milk.

“As much as I hate to cover that feature up, I totally understand why. And I do trust you implicitly,” Jeremy assured me. “But if he’s an asshole to you again, I will absolutely punch him.”

I nodded. That was understandable.

“Have them wait for us in the formal living room. I don’t want them anywhere near the girls.” I directed my words at Devon as he was placing Petunia down in the crib next to Poppy. They were both due for naps, so despite the unwanted visit, it was timed rather well.

“Your wish is my command, omega,” Devon said as he passed me, giving my cheek a peck on his way out.

Mr. and Mrs. Hanover looked exactly how they had just two days prior when they had last darkened our doorstep. They were sitting on the velvet couch with no drinks on the coffee table in front of them.

My pack wasn’t going to show them any hospitality.

Guests got drinks. Unwanted visitors got the cold shoulder.

“Let’s make this quick.” I smiled pleasantly, even though there was no sincerity behind it as I took a seat opposite them.

“We wish to speak with you, not with Mr. Monroe,” Mr. Hanover’s voice was clipped.

“Well, I hate to disappoint you, Mr. Hanover, but that is not an option. Jeremy will be staying with me throughout the duration of this little meeting. If you’re not okay with that, you’re more than welcome to leave.” I kept my voice level and firm. It didn’t matter how much money this man had, I couldn’t let him intimidate me.

My two daughters slept upstairs, and this man could potentially take them away from me.

That made him public enemy number one to me.

Mr. Hanover glowered at us. “Fine. We all agree that it’s time to put this disgusting mess behind us.”

Jeremy’s hand that was resting lightly on my thigh tightened in rage. Was he referring to my daughters as a disgusting mess?

I should have let my mates make a disgusting mess of his face.

“Last we heard, your son was trying to seek legal custody of the children in question. We did draft a response, but you have not responded in turn. Does this mean that Cole no longer wishes to have custody of the girls?”

The Hanover’s had the decency to look uncomfortable, even if it was only for a second. “We have come to an agreement that it’s best for Cole to move on and to sign over his parental rights to you. He is a bright young man and has a very good future ahead of him as part of a pack with an honorable omega.”

I didn’t miss his insinuation that I wasn’t an honorable omega, but I refused to rise to it.

“As the father, he has a legal obligation to support the children,” I said.

Jeremy turned to look at me, his face confused for a brief second. Before he could open his mouth, I shot him a quick look and he got the message. Let this play out.

“Yes, we know that he unfortunately has a legal obligation in these matters, so to make this situation easier we thought a one-time settlement in return for terminating his parental rights would be appropriate.”

“Yes, I saw the offer you so kindly sent after I refused you entry to my home. Considering your family’s net worth, it was a lowball offer, but I do have a counter offer that doesn’t include a financial settlement.”

Jeremy’s confusion was strong through the bond. Despite that, he didn’t say a word. He merely watched Mr. and Mrs. Hanover with a level gaze.

“Our offer was most generous. Especially considering you had no money or financial means of your own.”

“Cole is set to inherit one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in North America. A quick Google search let me know that your company is worth over $3 billion. I’m sure that if we went through the proper legal channels, Cole would be forced to pay a lot more.”

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