Chapter 20
“Jasper-” the continued in call
“What is
en pailled her arm away and met his eyes defiantly “I need t
That gave a bitter taste in Declan’s mouth, stirring his well in threatening presence. He leaned over la
I just want to remind you how you and
to speak to my Alpha. Nor you?
He took a step forward, eating up what little space was between them with his
dövr your aller part of the bargain, Lauren, don’t forget about that.”
didn’t help but feel intimidated with his chisplay of chilling angry She stilled on her spot, lier earlier irritation fading into submission
Do not test my patience. You know very well I’m just laudding back.”
ern stiffened at hás cold threats. Shar didn’t know how much her words and affection towards Jasper had knocked over parts of Declan that hurt. He had just been trying to control himself. He had been patient with her and had not even announced their matebond nor past to anyone just
ause he could see how much she truly didn’t want it
inst that by itself burt, not just his pride, but him as a mate, as a person.
the father of your children, Lauren, remember that. Not him, he speak to ane about OUR children’s whereabouts, or I’ll have him plucked out of his Alpha title ”
“You can’t do that?” She gape
gasped, scared that Jasper might really |
ally lose his authority and power.
With Declan’s current state and activities in the werewolf community, it’s not impossibile dut he could manage to do that, With the North, East and West paths now under him, he basically ruled the entire commmmunity.
So don’t test me. Now, what are you trying to tell him?”
aren’s stubbornness wanted to be let out the more he tried controlling her. But she knew better than to let her emotions decide.
She couldn’t let herself be the cause of Jasper’s dosendall. He was still dreaming of becoming someone greater.
And she could only glare inwardly how her friend basically idolized this prick in front of
“The clubdeen just called from school” Lauren gritted out.
11 Declan respond her glare, Jar didn’t slow it. Instead he looked at her curiously. “For what?”
Laurea sighed. “For some parents‘ meeting today. And I’m running late, that’s why they called and that’s why I wanted to ask permission to exit
syou could have just told me about it. He groaned, annoyed at how stubborn she was. Lahren just looked down on her shoes, trying not to glare directly at lum. She had to think of Jasjarr.
“I have to po. So, if you’d ex SELE
arted making her way towards her bag and striate away from the training grouals
She was pissed at him—no, she was murd at him for being so controlling, and for having the power to do it And of course, how could she forget about the informaren ser got from Vivienne?
Vivienne never once was kind to her even before. Me always knew she had a thing for Decking, thus the silent rivalry they’ve always had. They never even had a commeration before Just thour jahın við ánnials (Declamatel her became a tlung.
She didn’t even expect her to talk to her. But that’s besides the point now. Nie was just grateful she now knew the truth why Declan chose to find
ied of their fight the other day
Lamen paused by Youn what was trying to relax for a bit after alar felt him. She was reminded of their
tile took her anger out on the beta the imagined she was doing it to clan, making sure he knew how much pain he caused her. And how mach edout the was going to post nature he tried hunting her children the same way he did to her,
They eventually had on intervene because she didnt want to stoji, bhar was blinded with her tage.
ditionated lus jaw
tin her when they broke tharan utf. Instead, he went to the Beta and asked whether he was okay after she broke his nose and
was a close figu. But Lauren was auch socker than anyone in their pack. Her speed trumped Yuan’w strength.
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“No more training then.” Yuan, who has been watching the exchange of the two, commented, which both Declan and Lauren ignored—if they noticed. He just smirked at the two, enjoying the scene of his Alpha chasing his mate.
Serves him right. Way to go Lauren He cheered in his mind, before he continued doing his thing
He grabbed his jaw and opened and closed his mouth for a streich. He could still feel the tension from them after that fight with Lauren. He was both glad and humiliated after she destroyed him during that session. He held back and underestimated her, he didn’t expect her to be that quick
He’d like to think he was giving her a chance, but he knew his pride just couldn’t take how a woman–wolfless, at that, beat him up in front of his colleagues. It made him want Lauren as his permanent training partner. He could learn some tips and tricks that were on her sleeves.
He
knew Declan didn’t like the idea, though. The possessive, jealous, jerk that he was, Yuan could only laugh at his best friend, thinking he deserved it for what he did to Laien before.
“Session dismissed.”
Lauren glanced back when she heard Declan announce that. She was horrified when he walked towards her.
“Let’s go.” He passed by her and started towards where the academy is
Lauren jogged behind him, following his huge footsteps. “Wait, where are you going?”
Declan didn’t speak, he just continued walking as if he owned the place. Lauren groaned.
“If you’re planning to go to the academy–st
she flinched when he snapped his attention to her. She was met with those blue cold eyes once again.
“Yes, I am planning to go to the academy for OUR children. I know you’ve been keeping the twins from seeing me every afternoon. And now, this.” He seethed. “Do not test me.”
Lauren saw how mad he was, but instead of letting her intimidation and fear devour her, her protective nature for her children overpowered. Lauren stared back at him with equal anger.
children up all by myself. They don’t
don’t need a father!
like you”
“Or what?” She took a step towards him. “I brought My children up
Declan gaped. He knew Lauren was still mad, but since that scene where Dahlia cried of happiness after meeting him, he thought Lauren had loosened up a bit
But seeing the fire in her eyes, he knew he hadn’t passed through that burning furnace that was her, blocking his pathway towards his children. And there was something else in the way she stared daggers at him. Declan felt like there was more to this anger than what their past were.
Before Declan could say anything,Lauren once again started walking away, not letting the man reason with her anymore. She was done hearing him–which her wolf once again protested. But she pushed her thoughts out of her mind, seething.
Laures, quickly arrived in the academy where the meeting had just started. She apologized to the teacher for coming in late, but the latter was gracious to run through what has been discussed before the came.
“Father! But we’ve been doing this for years with just the three of us Lauren asked when the teacher told her about the upcoming activity that had
a new set of rules
Teacher Lynn looked at her apologetically. “Yes, Miss Williams, but these are new rules implemented by our principal”
“Did they get the Alpha’s approval for this?” Lauren just knew Jasper would have thought about some consideration because of her state.
But the teacher nodded. “Yes. Alpha Jasper agreed that this activity should model what families should look like. Some children, unfortunately including yours, are presenting wame issues regarding their lack of a parent”
Lauren stilled on her seat, feeling like she was splashed with ice cold water with that statement.
Shame and guilt started eating her mind once again. It has been her courant companion for years now.
Slur couldn’t help it. Especially remembering Dahlia’s sobs of happiness when she learned she had a Dad. She remembered how much Damon was staring at his father in awe as if he had finally someone he could look up to,
Juren glanced at the parents around her and she felt more shame. She was the only parent who didn’t have a husband around.
Lauren’s head hung low, hurting for her little family.
- y. She thought she’d be used to it after years, but here she is again.
“But these are not just issues due to the lack of a father, but also a mother.” Teacher Lynn continued when she saw how Lauren had gotten silent. She didn’t want to upart her, nor was it her intention.
“And through this activity, we want them to at least have some semblance of what they’re craving for. It’s also for children to not feel left nut during activities that would require both parents to join”
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The teacher looked at Lauren once again. She smiled. “But no worries, Miss Williams, you can have a father–figure attend. As long as the chabtren
Femtoruable with it”
As much as Lauren wanted to argue about the realty of families that some families trally dish’t have both parents, and that they should be more sccepting and realistu, aboin it, she didn’t. She knew it was that reason exactly why they implemented this new ride. They want to give the children a taste of what they could only imagine happening.
new it was what her children wanted. They’ve always stayed for what they could only see in the families of the friends they have. It WAN TATE for Wolves not to have both parents.
‘s either they’re parents were mateless which is highly unlikely. Or their ‘parent’s mate is dead. Werewolves rarely cleave to somebody else and prodice offspring. The matcbond chooses which wolves are most compatible, who could bear each other’s children easily.
ti made more sense to Lauren why she got easily pregnant with just one night with Declan. It baffled because she was Declan’s mate. Which also raised the question: why didn’t they know it before!
first. But she knew why now. It was
It’s alright. Miss Lauren. We understand your situation. Umm, if you want, you can just ask Alpha Jasper to attend the teacher tried making her
feel better. But someone intervened.
ir was, Ilis eyes.
were cold. “I will be there for my
“No need” Declan stood in the doorway of the classroom, looking like the powerful Alpha that he children”
Lauren stared at him wide eyed, the same way Teacher Lynn and the other parents did.
“W–what_“Lauren closed her mouth when Declan walked towards her and sat on the seat beside her. They now looked like the rest of the couples inside the homeroom of their twins.
“A–Alpha Declan, sir.” Teacher Lynn vaguely gave a bow as the others also almost stood up in shock and intimidation with Declan’s overpowering Alpha presence. He didn’t even need to announce his presence. He just had this compulsion around him.
“You are the 1–twins.” the teacher stuttered, staring at the man. She was just realizing how Damon and Dahlia, especially Damon, looked like Alpha
Declan
He nodded. “Yes. I’ll be there. My children wouldn’t feel left out nor there’s a need to call jasper. I’m here for them and Lauren.” He glanced at her, which made Lauren almost blush and look away.
“Test Yes, of course c
Great! Welcome to our quarterly parents‘ meeting Alpha Declan.” Declan just nodded at the suddenly enthusiastic nest of the parents seemed to also have recovered from the shock when they also started to greet him.
teacher. The
Lauren just sighed and closed her eyes. She didn’t know what to feel, but her stomach was churning-
“Great! So the event will happen this week. Friday and the teacher went on and on about details regarding the activity.
Lauren couldn’t help but be stressed about how she was going to deal with itDeclan had just basically announced to everyone now that he was the father of her children. This was going to be the start of the chaus she was avoiding to happenL
“Family Day It indeed would be, she thought
Lauren just wished no one would throw stones at her for being
ring this dominating Alpha’s mate
