My Ex Husband The Alpha His Brother The Rogue novel Chapter 80

Chapter 80

The lake house is much quieter today.

Even the usual winds that occasionally flutter through the leaves of the trees outside have gone still. If a pin drops somewhere on the ground floor, I’m sure I would still hear it from up here.

I’m sitting by the window in my room, watching the ripples in the lake like it’s the most interesting thing in the world.

The silence is unnerving. Particularly because, with the Blackwoods, the day begins like this…deceptively calm, right before all hell breaks loose.

Today is not just any day either.

It’s the day of the Alphas summit. Max and Shirley left for the venue much earlier. Grandfather Blackwood and Cameroon on the other hand left at dawn on some business.

I know because I could hear Sarah’s sobs starting up again after Cameron left. She’d been doing more crying than anything else recently. But I can’t help this nagging feeling that she has more up her sleeve than she lets

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Much to my reluctance, Liam and Marie were escorted out by Grandfather’s guards for a play date.

I can’t wait for the summit to be over. Liam and I can barely spend an hour these days, without something coming up, or Grandfather sending someone to take him away.

I know what it means to be the sole heir of the Blackwoods. It’s not something I want Liam exposed to at such a tender age.

But Grandfather Blackwood seems intent on keeping Liam around him as often as possible. And in so doing, far away from me, more often than not.

The thought terrifies me. I’ve acted like I’m not bothered by it, tried to understand Grandfather’s need to bond with Liam after being left in the dark of his existence, but I’m losing patience.

I need to have a talk with Kael about it. I’m not sure I can keep up with this.

But for some reason, Kael has been holed up in the study since last night. Grandfather left instructions not to be late for the summit, but Kael doesn’t seem all that bothered about it, seeing as he still hasn’t come out of the study.

It’s strange. He hasn’t spoken much since last night. Not to me, and not to anyone.

The last time I saw him speak was when he excused himself from the dinner table to take a call.

When he returned, his lips were pressed in a thin line and he wouldn’t even look at me.

I know Kael well enough to recognize the signs. When he goes silent like this, it’s nothing good. He only acts this way when he’s extremely furious.

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What exactly happened last night?

Just then I catch a glimpse of him standing out on the balcony that overlooks the lake. His broad shoulders are rigid beneath his shirt, and his hand on the railing is curled into a fist. He’s staring at the lake like he can drown it with his eyes.

Frowning slightly, I head out of our room and make my way to the balcony.

Just before I can make my presence known, that’s when I hear it.

“Is it done?” Kael’s tone is low and stiff.

He doesn’t turn, or notices my presence as he continues, “If Cameron shows up at the lab again, let me know immediately.” His tone is colder than the frigid air wafting over the lake.

“And make sure my son’s DNA report doesn’t get into his hands.”

My stomach knots at the word ‘DNA‘. Kael turns, and our eyes meet at that exact moment. I see the rage simmering right beneath his calm expression. He wears it like a second skin, and it taints the air around him. until I can feel my own skin bristle with unease.

His eyes bore into mine, cold and piercing. His expression is unreadable as he stares in silence. He doesn’t say a word, or confront me for eavesdropping on his conversation.

He’s waiting for me to break the silence.

I do.

“What…was that about?“I ask apprehensively, “What about Liam’s DNA?”

Kael doesn’t respond immediately, but his brows twitch slightly in what I can only guess is impatience.

“I should be asking you.” Kael responds with a question of his own. “What happened between you and him in the woods…” He trails off, his clenched fists tighten visibly, like he’s trying to contain he’s rage.

“What are you keeping from me, Laila?” His tone is low and stiff. But the accusation in his voice? That’s loud and clear.

I can feel it deep within my bones. His rage mixed with suspicion, all directed at me. And I don’t even know what I did.

“What are you talking about?” I ask in bafflement. “I didn’t keep anything from you.”

Cameron’s confession surfaces in my mind, taunting me with the reality that I did keep something from Kael.

But that can’t be what he’s talking about, right?

Cameron and I were alone when he admitted to his feelings. No one other he and I know about it. And I’m almost a hundred percent certain Cameron wouldn’t say a word to Kael about it. If only for the ego boost it gives him that we share a secret.

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But if not that, what has Kael so worked up? And why is Liam’s DNA a topic of conversation?

“You didn’t?” Kael scoffs beneath his breath, “Then tell me why Cameron is looking into Liam’s paternity.”

My eyes widen slightly, my heart dropping to the pit of my stomach. My grip on the door knob tightens until my knuckles pale.

“….. “I trail off. My mind is still processing Kael’s words.

Cameron knows about Liam…Or at least suspects something. But how?

I rack my brains, but I can’t come up with the answer. Only Kael and I know the truth. I didn’t let it slip, so who did?

“Other than myself, you’re the only other person, Laila.” Kael echoes the thought in my head.

“Cameron ordered a DNA test right after he returned from the woods. He even got hands on Liam’s hair strand. Tell me Laila, does this sound like a coincidence to you?” His voice drops to a guttural growl, “Or is this what you’ve been after all along?”

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