Alpha Your Warrior Ex-Wife is Back (by Aurora Starling) novel Chapter 102

Claire’s POV

It has been several days since the sentencing.

The pack has returned back to its normal state—or at least, it looks like that on the surface.

The air no longer felt tense like it was before when Daphne took over the pack as Luna and tried to manipulate everyone. The halls were very quieter, lighter even, but beneath it all the peaceful it looked, the more uneasy I felt.

Maybe it was just me.

I sat by the open window of the pack infirmary, sunlight spilling across my hands as I rubbed the faint scars on my wrists. The wounds were healed, but I still felt the ache—it was a dull reminder of the fight, of the problems that almost ruined everything.

Gideon had done what an Alpha was supposed to do. He has punished Daphne and Darius for betrayal. He restored order of the pack with justice.

And yet…

I couldn’t shake the feeling that it wasn’t enough.

I felt that not because I wanted Daphne to suffer alot—but because I didn't like the way she looked at me so evilly and full of vengeance when they dragged her away…

There was no remorse on her face at all. Only hatred.

The kind of hatred which doesn't just calm down when you try to cage it. It festers.

Nova entered quietly, carrying a tray of fruit. Her little feet made tapping sounds on the floor as she walked towards me. “Mommy, are you thinking about the punishment which was given to Miss Daphne?” she asked softly, setting the tray beside me and sat next to me.

I smiled faintly as I caressed her head gently and gently cut an apple for her. “You can tell, little princess?”

“Yes Mommy, you always stare at nothing when you’re thinking.” She spoke softly, I can tell she was worried about me as I gave her a piece of apple. “Miss Daphne and her father got what they deserved. Don't worry Mommy everything will be fine.”

Her words were kind and soothing, but I felt guilty that my child doesn't know how scary this situation is. “I know sweety. But still… seeing someone do so many evil things doesn't sit right with me. Even if she did terrible things.”

That made him glance up—his sharp, golden eyes for some reason softening just a fraction of a moment but then he looked at me amused. “You sound just like the pack doctor, did you learn from him?”

“Maybe he’s rubbing off on me and learned a thing or two,” I teased lightly while trying not to chuckle but there was a small smile on my face, but that smile faded quickly. “How are you really feeling, Gideon?”

He leaned back in his chair, the exhaustion showing in the tension around his jaw. “Better. But the pack is uneasy. Some think I have been too harsh. Some others think that I wasn’t harsh enough to them. It’s a balance that is very hard to keep.”

I hesitated before speaking and took a deep breath. “And what do you think? Do you think you made the right choice?”

He studied my face for a long time and asked thoughtfully. “Do you?”

I looked at him shocked. The question caught me off guard. “I… I think you did what you had to. For the safety of the pack.”

“But?” he prompted quietly knowing I also had an opinion about this decision.

I exhaled slowly. “But I don’t think Daphne will accept it quietly and let it go. She’s not the kind to give up easily. She’ll definitely try to find a way to turn this pain you caused into vengeance.”