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“I’m sorry your… weapon is not living up to your expectations, Clark.”

“Elena, that’s not–”

“Shut up. Shut up, and listen to me, for once. I respected you, as an Alpha. I really did. But now I realize you’ve only been grooming me like the rest of your warriors. You never actually listened to my feelings, you just thought about the pack. I get it. You may think this was your duty as an Alpha, but honestly, I don’t care anymore.”

I see the sadness in his eyes. I know he must feel guilty after realizing what he has done, but this time, I’m not going to stay silent and take it anymore. I step up to him, trying to calm down and control myself.

“So from now on, I’m going to be my own individual and make my own decisions. Not for this pack, but for myself. I will find out the whole truth about my origin from Reagan, and I will tell Nathaniel Black I’m carrying his child. That is my decision, so now you can go and do whatever you want with it, Clark.”

Chapter 22

Under the hot water, I can finally close my eyes and stop thinking.

The argument with Clark has left me exhausted. I’m sad, disappointed, and lost. And somewhat angry, too. How dare they decide on all these things for me? Isn’t it my life? They never bothered to ask what I wanted!

I don’t care about being a Royal, but I was glad to find out that I still have a blood relative that’s alive!

“Elena?”

I almost jump at Nora’s voice. Damn, I will never get used to that; our mind-link is so clear, it’s as if she is standing next to me.

“Nora! What is it, too lazy to use the phone now?”

I grab my bathrobe and put my hair in a towel while she answers.

“I’m showering. Plus, Nate is right next door. You still don’t want the brothers to know we know each other, right?”

How funny, we were doing the exact same thing. Did she know somehow? Is that why she thought of contacting me at the same time? Now that she said it and I’m focusing, I can almost feel the water running. I remember her question and shake my head.

“No, no. Are you alright, Nora? Your wolf seems all shaken up.”

“A lot of things have happened! Someone broke into my place, I mean, the apartment Damian arranged for me.”

“What? Are you alright?” I ask, worried.

I exit the bathroom to find Daniel and Levi chatting, but I ignore them and head to the kitchen to make myself some hot water with lemon while Nora keeps talking.

“I’m fine, I was at work. But Damian is completely furious. Whoever did it left some sort of threat, he has the whole pack looking for the culprit. I’m with him right now, and Nate and Liam too.”

I bet he is. The King seems totally overprotective of Nora, but now that something like this has happened… Who could have done it? Is it the same person who was watching me? Or the one who assaulted her when they found her? Anyone who wanted to piss off the King could go after Nora, but this seems personal.

“Any suspects?” I ask.

“We have some. But anyway, I’m fine. I wanted to tell you something else. You know, about the Royal blood? The results came in, Elena. My blood is 80% Royal!”

Damn, that’s a whole lot!! I mean, not that much of a surprise, but still…

“Nora, that’s a lot of information. I’m not so surprised about the blood results, to be honest, I always knew you were more… well, more Royal than I am. But what happened at your place? That’s really no good.”

“I know, I’m totally freaked out too, though I don’t want to worry Damian.”

“I understand. But stay close to your mate until they found this psychopath, okay? And you can talk to me if you need help, anytime.”

I can’t help but worry about her. She is going to be a target now that they are together for real.

“Thank you, cousin.”

I chuckle.

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