With my brother’s explanation, I know he’s not only concerned for me. He’s also worried for the pack now that I decided to marry another Alpha from another pack even when I’m engaged to a Beta from our pack.
Well, not anymore.
“Does your decision have to do with Shannon Price’s return? I’ve heard about it and I’m kind of glad I’m not around to see the drama unfolds. You know how that woman likes to stir drama wherever she goes.”
I forced a smile, despite the bitterness rising in my throat. “Maybe. But...this is my decision. I’ve just figured it out and remember Mother and Father’s late wishes to be in alliance with the Black Stone Pack. I’m going to get married this year anyway, so does it matter if it’s not to Beta Nathan?”
“You’ve been with him for seven years, Morganne. I think it does matter,” he breathed.
I sighed, “Not anymore, Alpha. I’ve decided I will prioritize my pack over my own heart.”
Perhaps my lie is too fake to be believed but...it does kind of not make Beta Nathan look like a jerk even if he is. Imagine the pack princess breaking the engagement with her pack’s Beta because she’d rather marry another Alpha for the future of the pack is more decent—rather than me telling everyone I’m leaving Nathan because he’s wooing his ex again.
When I cleared my throat, only then did my brother let out a relieved sigh. “Okay. I’ll inform Alpha Gerald of your decisions right away. In fact, I’m in the Black Stone Pack, little sister.”
I gasped. “I thought you’re in the Red Creek Pack?”
He only laughed. “If your decision is final, I’ll also call Beta Nathan—”
“No.” I lowered my gaze to hide the pain in my eyes. “Please don’t. I haven't broken up with him yet. I should be the one to tell him.”
Just as I muttered those words, I heard the sound of my bedroom door unlocking.
“Broke up with whom?”
I gasped. I couldn’t do anything as I looked up to meet Beta Nathan’s narrowed eyes.
“To you!” I shrieked, but Nathan only raised an eyebrow and quickly pulled me into his embrace, laughing.
“Joke time is over, babe. Come here,” he whispered.
But my video call is still ongoing with my brother, and when Nathan kissed me forcefully on the lips, I accidentally clicked the hung-up button.
He caressed my hair. “Why are you breaking up with me? Have we not shared enough nights, hmm?”
I stomped my foot when I pushed him and escaped from his hold. “IT’S SHANNON!”