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Chapter 0206
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I knew it wasn’t going to happen again. The kidnapping had most likely been Amanda’s doing, even though I’d never been able to prove it. This time, there was no betrayal lurking among us.
My mother had arranged everything, and we were perfectly safe.
But logic couldn’t stop the fear that gripped me as we stepped onto the sidewalk.
My mother must have sensed my unease, because she kept her arm firmly around me as we walked to the car. Her silent support was enough to keep me steady.
Diana, however, didn’t seem to notice the tension–or, if she did, she chose not to say anything about it.
We got into the car, and the driver started heading toward the restaurant.
I didn’t want to appear rude by pulling out my phone, but the thought of making conversation with Diana after what had just happened made my anger flare again.
I didn’t trust myself not to say something sharp, so I focused my attention out the window instead, letting the quiet hum of the car soothe me.
After a few moments of silence, my mother spoke up. “So, how has Michael been?”
I could practically feel Diana’s face light up at the mention of her younger son.
“He’s wonderful, thank you so much for asking,” Diana said warmly. “You know, he’s really become quite popular recently and has been spending a lot of time in the neighboring packlands. I wouldn’t be surprised if we have another wedding coming soon.”
“Is he seeing someone?” my mother asked, her tone curious.
“Not that he’s told me, but you can always tell,” Diana replied with a knowing smile.
My mother nodded slightly, a small smile on her lips. “You’re probably right. He keeps a low profile, doesn’t he?”
“He’s a good boy,” Diana said, her pride evident. “He likes to focus on his own business. He knows he’ll have to take on more responsibility at some point, so he’s enjoying his freedom while he can.”
“What do you mean?” I asked, unable to hide my confusion
What responsibility could Michael possibly have to worry about? Alexander was the Alpha, and he seemed to be doing a great job running both the pack and the family businesses. I was sure any help from Michael would be beneficial, but Alexander had never seemed eager to ask his brother to step up.
“Oh, you know,” Diana said with a wave of her hand, her tone casual. “Part of growing up is taking on more responsibility, that’s all.”
Her answer seemed deliberately vague, and it left me feeling unsettled. Diana’s words always seemed to carry a double meaning, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something she wasn’t saying.
The car slowed as we approached the restaurant, and I had to push the unpleasant thoughts aside. Whatever Diana was implying probably didn’t mean much to me. I didn’t know enough about Michael or the rest of Alexander’s family to read between the lines.
But still, the unease lingered, and I found myself thinking again about the conversation I’d have to have with Alexander about the strange comments his mother had made.
I really didn’t want to have that conversation. It wasn’t my place, and I knew it could lead to tension I wasn’t
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prepared to deal with.
Yet, I had promised Alexander that I would do everything in my power to help ensure his position–his power, his status. That had to include warning him about comments that his mother was making publicly.
Whether it was intentional or not, her words could damage his reputation, and I owed it to him not to keep quiet about this, no matter how uncomfortable the conversation might end up being.
