Married My Ex’s Alpha Uncle

"You're in love with her."

It wasn't a question. I blinked at her; was I that transparent? I lowered my gaze, feeling defeated and exhausted.

"I can see it in your eyes, Alpha. You can deny it if you'd like, but it won't do you any good-"

"I'm not denying it," I found myself saying quickly. I might not say the words out loud, but I refused to deny my feelings for Silver any longer.

Rebecca's brows shot upward, and she looked at me like she was looking at a brand-new person. I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing.

"Well, I'll be damned," she breathed. "I guess I shouldn't be surprised. She's a terrific woman and she'll be a great Luna. It's easy to love her."

"She is a great Luna," I corrected.

Rebecca nodded thoughtfully.

"Look, it's late and it's been a long day for everyone. Silver needs to rest. I'll try to talk to her in the morning and I'll give you a call once she decides she wants to speak to you. But she had to decide for herself."

I wanted to talk to her now; I wanted to hold her and fall asleep with her in my arms. I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep without Silver being with me. But I also knew that Rebecca was right, and Silver deserved a little bit of peace tonight. It was late and Silver was probably exhausted; I knew I was.

I sighed and allowed my shoulders to slump.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

"Okay," I finally conceded. "I'll head home."

She nodded.

"We'll talk tomorrow," she said waving me off. On that note, she turned and went back inside, leaving me alone and feeling more broken than ever.

....

Silver's POV

"You are screwing him, aren't you? That's why you are taking his side now?" I hissed at my best friend who was staring at me mortified. I knew as soon as I spoke those words that I was being ridiculous. There was no way Rebecca was sleeping with Elliot. She would never do that to me and I would hope that Elliot had the decency to sleep with anyone other than my best friend.

"Are you out of your mind?!" She growled in return, standing to her feet. She put her hands on her hips as she often did right before she was about to give a "get your shit together" speech.

I sighed and lowered my head on my pillow.

"I must be," I murmured. "I know you would never do that, Rebecca."

"You bet your ass I would never do that," she said, her lips pressed in a thin line. "I literally stayed up all night watching you to make sure you were okay. How dare you assumed'd do anything to hurt you?"

"I'm sorry, Rebecca..." I whispered as tears fell out of my eyes and spilled across my cheeks.

She sighed, her gaze softening as she sat back down on the bed.

"I did speak with him last night though when he came by," she told me calmly. "And I think you should listen to what he has to say."

"I don't want to talk to him,

Rebecca, murmured as a sob

escaped my lips and more tears. soaked my features. "He's hurt me so much and I'm so tired. I just want to leave and start my life over."

"I know you don't want to hear this, Silver. But in strange way, Alpha Elliot cares about you. It was written all over his face. He was devastated

when he saw the divorce papers

doesn't want to sign them. Even

afte

He

I threatened him with court, he

still doesn't care."

"Well, yeah, because he knows he'll win," I muttered. "That doesn't mean anything."

"He showed up, Silver," she said, putting her hand on my back and rubbing soothing circles on it. "He came here and practically pleaded on his knees for me to open the door."

I let out a bitter laugh.

"Why are you suddenly team Elliot?" I muttered. "Aren't you supposed to be on my side?"

She bit her lower lip, almost sheepishly.

"I'll always be on your side," she murmured.

"And plus, he's mated to Shirley-"

"He's not though," she blurted and then covered her mouth like she wasn't supposed to say that.

I raised my brows and lifted my head.

"What?" I asked her, my voice sounding weaker than it ever had before.

"He's not mated to her," she explained softly. "Shirley lied to you... it was just a lie, Silver."