The Alpha's Borrowed Luna (Abigail Hayes) novel Chapter 224

Chapter 224

“And you told me… nothing?” The hurt in his voice was unmistakable

“You didn’t need to know about how pathetic she is, Frost. I’ll say I was trying to protect you from her.” The excuse sounded weak even to my own ears.

Frost’s attention shifted from his mother to me, anger redirecting. “And what did you get in return for all the aid you granted her, Kaius? Did you enjoy fucking my mother?”

The accusation stung more than I’d expected. “I wouldn’t really enjoy that.”

“That’s not a denial,” he pressed, his voice tight with fury,

“I shouldn’t be the one you are having the problems with. She wanted to offer her body for my aid, but I wasn’t going to do that.” I met his gaze directly, willing him to see the truth in my eyes.

After a moment, he seemed to accept my words, turning back to his mother with renewed disgust. “Get out, get the hell out of this pack, mother, and I don’t want to see you ever again.”

Vesper’s expression shifted, her eyes narrowing. “I know you miss me”

“I don’t.”

“You act all tough, but you never were. Little Frost. Adrian was always the better child; your father just never saw that, but I did.” Her words were calculated to wound.

“Stop talking, mother.” Frost’s voice had dropped to a dangerous whisper.

“He was better at listening than you ever were. I begged him to keep my visit a secret because I wanted nothing to do with you. I hate you, Frost, and I would never forgive you for what you did to our family.” Her true nature was fully exposed now, ugly and vicious.

“You were the twisted one, a complete whore. How could you, mom?” Frost’s composure was cracking, years of pain evident in his expression.

“Enough with the ‘how could you‘ question. It gets tiring after a few years. I did what I had to, and I am happy.” She lifted her chin defiantly.

“You are selfish, and that’s your problem; it has always been about you and no one else.” Despite his anger, there was a sadness in Frost’s eyes that made me want to step between them, to shield him from more pain.

“And you are just getting to realize this now?” Vesper’s laugh was brittle and cold.

“You won’t be getting any help from this pack, not anymore.” Frost’s voice had regained its steadiness.

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“That’s not up to you to decide. This is his pack,” she retorted, gesturing toward me.

I stepped forward, placing myself beside Frost in a clear show of support. “Actually, it is up to him, and if he agrees to this, then I

would.”

I never beg him for anything; I’d rather die.” The venom in her words matched the hatred in her eyes.

“Good, I hope you do,” Frost replied, his voice tired rather than angry

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Chapter 224

The silence that followed was heavy with unspoken words. Finally, Vesper pushed past us both, storming from the office without another glance.

When she was gone, Frost turned to me, his expression unreadable. You should have told me.”

“I know.” There was nothing else to say. I had kept the truth from him, thinking I was protecting him, but in doing so, I’d betrayed

his trust.

“I need some air,” he said abruptly, heading for the door.

I let him go, knowing he needed space to process what had happened. The guilt weighed heavily on me as I returned to my desk, pouring another measure of whiskey. I’d have to find a way to make up to him, to earn back the trust I’d damaged.