Chasing His Wolfless Luna Back (Rayna Quinn) novel Chapter 118

Admit That (Part 2)

She picked up her phone, scrolled through it, and handed it to me. There was an article

published about an hour ago:

[Alpha Sebastian Ashworth spotted entering a maternity store with former Luna Thea Sterling. The couple’s intimate interaction sparked speculation: Are the divorced couple

expecting a second Alpha heir? Stay tuned as we gather more information about whether Thea is truly pregnant, and if so, when did it happen considering they’re already divorced?]

I cursed, my hands curling into fists.

As far as I knew, only four people knew about Thea’s pregnancy. She would be devastated

when she saw this article.

I immediately mind–linked my Beta: “There’s an article circulating about Thea and me. I

want it taken down.”

“Yes, Alpha,” he responded instantly. “It will be done within ten minutes.”

“Also, let everyone know that any tabloid news about Thea’s private life will face

sanctions from our Pack.”

“As you command, Alpha.”

After ending the call, my anger hadn’t subsided one bit. Thea had always valued her privacy, and with her current condition, public harassment would only bring her more stress. I would protect her privacy at all costs. No matter what it took.

“What’s changed between you and Thea, Sebastian?” my mother asked directly after a

while, her gaze piercing through my facade like moonlight.

I was grateful she didn’t ask if the pregnancy rumors were true. That wasn’t my secret to

reveal, and I wouldn’t tell her.

“I’m not sure myself,” I answered irritably, my fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.

“You’ve been very cold towards Aurora lately. She told Margaret that you barely speak to her and announced your relationship was over. Does this have anything to do with Thea?”

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Admit That (Part 2)

I considered lying, but what was the point?

“Partly, I answered briefly.

I heard her sharp intake of breath. I didn’t dare look at her, afraid of the expression in her

eyes.

“Did you know Thea isn’t Sterling’s biological daughter?” I asked, changing the subject.

“Yes.”

“So that’s why you never truly accepted her?”

“No.” Her answer surprised me. “I didn’t accept her because she took away your happiness, took away your light. Your love for Aurora was so intense, and because of Thea’s obsession, you lost Aurora. You don’t know how painful it was to watch your son living like a walking corpse. It was as if when you lost Aurora, you died too, Sebastian. Until Leo was born, we only partially got you back, and even then, you weren’t completely there.”

I shook my head. I didn’t want to remember how I had spiraled then. I was basically a dead man walking. It was the worst period of my life. Only my responsibilities to the Pack kept me from completely falling apart.

“You used to hate her, but I can see that’s changed now,” my mother continued. “I spent a long time looking at those photos of you two standing outside the store. The way you look at her is full of awe, even like you’re looking at your fated mate, as if she’s the center of your entire world. Your eyes tell me you’ve fallen in love with her.”

I jerked my head up, staring at my mother in shock. She must have misunderstood

something.

“Damien found out the truth about that night,” I tried to change the subject. “Thea was telling the truth about being drunk and not fully aware. Aurora and I were both wrong to

“Did you know Thea isn’t Sterling’s biological daughter?” I asked, changing the subject.

“So that’s why you never truly accepted her?”

“No.” Her answer surprised me. “I didn’t accept her because she took away your happiness, took away your light. Your love for Aurora was so intense, and because of Thea’s obsession, you lost Aurora. You don’t know how painful it was to watch your son living like a walking corpse. It was as if when you lost Aurora, you died too, Sebastian. Until Leo was born, we only partially got you back, and even then, you weren’t completely there.”

“You used to hate her, but I can see that’s changed now,” my mother continued. “I spent a long time looking at those photos of you two standing outside the store. The way you look at her is full of awe, even like you’re looking at your fated mate, as if she’s the center of your entire world. Your eyes tell me you’ve fallen in love with her.‘

I jerked my head up, staring at my mother in shock. She must have misunderstood

something.

“Damien found out the truth about that night,” I tried to change the subject. “Thea was

telling the truth about being drunk and not fully aware. Aurora and I were both wrong to

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