Chapter 4 From omega to alpha

Jane

Gazing at my sons, who share their father’s bronze skin, dark hair and eyes, I assess. “It’s going to be difficult to keep our presence here a secret.” This is an understatement. My boys look so much like Ethan it’s actually laughable. We’re going to have to be very careful.

“You said it.” My friend quips lightheartedly.

Glancing at Linda out of the corner of my eye, I hedge, “Have you seen…?”

“Yes.” Linda answers immediately, needing no explanation. “She’s perfect, Jane. Healthy and beautiful, your perfect miniature.”

“And Ethan?” | ask, hating myself for asking.

“Still with Eve.” Linda relates, “But he dotes on Paisley like she’ s the sun, moon and all the stars. Whatever else has happened between you, he’s a wonderful father.”

“Good.” I breathe, comforted to hear my other daughter is in such good hands, yet longing to see her with my own eyes. “You think he’ll give her up, when the time comes?”

Linda’s face falls, “Jane, she’s his entire world. I don’t know what you’re planning, but I don’t think reuniting your family is going to be as easy as you think.”

“We’ll see.” I reply coolly. Linda may have been my eyes and

ears in the city since I left, but she doesn’t know Ethan like! do. I know how cruel he can be, I know how good he can be at faking emotion when he really feels nothing. After all, how many years did he pretend to love me before he showed his true colors?

world class medical care her father can obtain, but now we’re nearing the end of her treatment. She needs one more major operation.

I love you.” Linda broaches carefully, “But I’m begging you, please don’t underestimate how

over me this time. I’m not going to let him take my daughter from me. He might think a father’ s

———–

Linda

recognize

anyone else in the class. But this woman – this being – is a force

holds herself like an alpha, giving off a scent of authority and power

well. I can only imagine that if she’d been this strong during her marriage to Ethan, Eve would never have been able to get her

but where she used to downplay her looks, she now embraces them. Even dressed in simple work clothes, she looks so effortlessly

.

for you at the atelier later today.” || share, unused to serving such a supportive role to my gentle

now, but Jane still started out at the bottom of the food chain. She knows what it takes to do hard work,

the shop?”

to seeing her face when she realizes whose perfume she’s been peddling all these

she’ll spill the beans to Ethan?”

that stupid,” she snorts. “Trust me, she’s going to

light with mischief, “which is just fine by

Jane

unfortunate she-wolves who assume wealth is the same as class, my ex-husband’s mistress filled her store

I’m sure Eve has no idea the exclusive scents she’s given prime placement on her shelves are my creations, and

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255