“I can’t believe he’s not responding to my ferts,” Tvert to Isabeta,
How could be de
fer what happened in t
inpershte thuat na ant simply ignoring in
“He’s probably just busy,” Tabella reactures me, trying to put a positive to on the situation. Hieu de war
helping
let out a hemy sigh. “Busy on a date with ada, no doubt, likely discossing their plane to get married
felt like I was intentionally saying things to hurt myself
habells
arches for the right words, clearly wanting to help ease my annoyance, Lappreciated! spirits. The only thing that would help is Apollo returning home.
pport, but nothing she mold pay we
“I just can’t wrap my head around this,” I whisper, my heart heavy “Aber everything that happened between us, I thought he’d je ikat conlade relationship. I know we never really talked about it, but shouldn’t our bond as mates mean something to Apollo?”
It just didn’t make any sense to me. How could my feelings be this strong while he acted like he didn’t care on so many occasions
My sister exhales softly. “Trust me, it means a lot to him. Like I mentioned before, he was in a horrible state when he the
Those actions were not the actions of a man who didn’t care about his mate. There has to be a reason behind his betuvior”
I bite my lip, feefing my frustration mount. “He says it’s because we’re step siblings, which I get, but how can he just go our attraction?
There was a lot of sexual tension between Apollo and me whenever we got close to each other, I didn’t understand how he
isabella looks thoughtful before saying, “I don’t think it’s just that, Lana. There’s another reason why Apollo pushing you away pinpoint what it is. And before you think it’s because he doesn’t like you, I assure you, that’s not the case. Apollo definitely very good at hiding them.”
While I wanted to believe her, it still nagged at me that he had chosen to go to that dinner with Jada
i think I might know the reason,” admit. Id proof, but I suspect his mother is behind this. Haan jou quai ngka maỉ ham
million times a day?”
ton, I’ve definitely noticed,” Isabella says, her eyes widening. “It’s strange how she always wants updates on his whereabouts and plans. how exhausting that must be for him.”
So I wasn’t the only
ly one who had picked up on his mother’s obsessive behavior
i doing exactly what she wants. And i
She wants him to marry Jada, just like I said,” I continue “She’s the type to push Apollo into do along with her rather than follow his own heart?
I was speculating, trying to make sense of it all it was the only explanation could come up with
Isabella frowns. “Would he really choose to give up a time of happiness with ho matejust to keep his mother happy!” she questions,
*I can’t really blame fomit that’s trul At the end of the day, she is his mother. But why can’t he at least talk to han about this?”
Isabella gives me a pointed look. “You mean how you haven’t told our moth
કરવામા
syl Apollo or your feelings for him?”
unew they wouldn’t take that pers
She had a valid point. Even now, I was still besitant about coming cloam to my mother and stepfath
“That’s because I know they won’t react positively,” I point out.
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She nods in understanding “And if Apollo’s mother is the controling type, he probably k
I chew my lips frustration Isabella was making a lot of sense again.
If only Apollo would acknowledge his feelings for me, I would have no problem telling my family the truth it pointless to share the bes everyone if he wasn’t interested in being with me,
Just as I was about to voice my thoughts to isabella, something caught my eye from the comer of the windma.
“Holden A
a second,” I tell her, my heart racing “Just keep chatting with ine and act normat
“What do you mean act normall she whispers, concem creeping into her voice. “You’re starting to freak me out, Lanal”
I was a bit scared myself, having definitely seen someone lingering outside. Who could be here at this hour?
Isabella and I had been on edge ever since the last attack,
Catching another glimpse of the gure, I recognized him and gasped. It was Jake, Apollo’s Beta,
“Stay here,” instruct Isabella firmly. “Keep talking, and don’t let on that anything’s wrong”
Before she could ask what was happening, I bolted from the room, hurrying down the stairs and out the front door. I needed to speak to jake. His presence made me think Apollo had something to do with his visit
Why else would his Beta be sneaking around our house when he wasn’t here?
As rounded the corner, I spotted Jake. He sensed my presence and quickly turned, a look of panic crossing his face
“Shit,” he mutters as I approach him.
“Jake,” I say coolly “what brings you to my window at this hour?”
He forces a grin. “Just fulfilling the alpha’s request.”
I cross my arms, narrowing my eyes. “What request might that be?”
His demeanor seemed sketchy, and it was clear that whatever Apollo had asked him to do, he wasn’t keen on letting me in on it.
He whistles and glances around, saying, 1 think it’s a bit late; I should be going
1 step in front of him to block his exit. “I’m asking nicely, Jake. What exactly did Apollo ask you to do while he’s away?”
He looks conflicted. T’m sorry, Lana. But your stepbrother would kill me if I told you. You weren’t even supposed to see me here.”
His words only fueled my desperation to uncover the truth.
“If you refuse to spill, I’ll have no choice but to call Apollo and find out myself I wam him.
“You wouldn’t dare.”
“Try me,” I shot back, locking eyes with him in a teise stare–off
“Damn it,” he growls. “I didn’t know you could be this stubborn.”
“Well?” I press “Are you going to tell me, or do I need to involve my stepbrother to get the answers?”
He shoves his hands into his pockets and sighs, “Looks like you’ve let me no choice.”
I narrow my eyes, waiting for him to explain himself.
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Helanks annoyed
an update on your safety”
My jaw dropped in astonishment.
W what?
All this time, Apollo had Jake watching over me, and I was completel window today.
“Why would he do that?” I whisper, still trying to process what I’d heard
He shrugs. “For your safety”
“Did he order you to keep an eye on Isabella too?”
He quickly shook his head. “Nope, just you.”
My heart raced at his words, I couldn’t believe it. me all this time.
(dark until no
. He was genuinely concerned for my safety, enough so that he had a
is was it. This was the confirmation that Apollo indeed had feelings for me. No matter what he said from now on, it was clear a
This
My heart warms at this fact. He cared. Apollo cared for me
AD
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