Chapter 38: Chapter 38

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Menu “But we’re not even married anymore. It’s been five years. Why is he still hung up on that?” I asked, confused.

“We don’t know. Even during your marriage, he was still respectful. But after you left the pack, he changed. He became cold–

hearted,” Garrett said, thinking back to when Kane started acting differently.

I took Diana’s hand and rubbed it gently. “Everything will be okay. Please don’t cry.”

She nodded and wiped her tears, “I’m just worried about my husband.”

I looked at Garrett, who seemed so weak. My own tears started falling, and I quickly wiped them away.

I was always emotional – I couldn’t stand seeing others suffer. Alpha Garrett was someone I deeply respected. I remembered him healthy and strong, with an aura that commanded respect. Now that powerful man lay here, weak and frail.

Even though I wanted to get back to my pack, I couldn’t say anything right then. I planned to leave the hospital that night after our visit.

After a while, Diana sat on the edge of the bed while I stayed on the stool.

“Where have you been all these years?” Diana asked.

I knew I had to answer carefully. I couldn’t reveal my true identity – definitely not now. I also didn’t want them knowing I’d gotten my wolf.

What if they asked about my mate? I didn’t want to pile up more lies. How could I possibly tell them their son, who I’d divorced years ago, turned out to be my mate?

“I was in the Iron Crown Pack,” I said.

Garrett perked up. “How did you end up there?”

His question brought back memories of the day I left Nightfall Pack – memories I’d been turning over in my mind for years.

“My brother-” I caught myself immediately.

“Your what?” Diana asked.

I cleared my throat. “That day, luck was on my side. Alpha Magnus found me at their border.”

I could see the surprise on their faces. They were hungry for more details.

“Since I looked pretty rough, he asked me a lot of questions. When I explained I had nowhere to go, he let me stay. He’s a good man.”

I couldn’t help smiling when I talked about Magnus. Among powerful Alphas, he was one of the kindest.

Garrett caught my smile and asked curiously, “Are you close to him?”

I laughed. “Of course I am. It’s just that Alpha Magnus is highly respected, and I admire him. Nothing more.”

Diana smiled. “We heard about your fiancé. I’m glad you’re starting fresh with someone you care about.”

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Her words caught me off guard. Fiancé? What was she talking about?

Then it hit me she meant Beta Axel. Had they seen his social media post too?

“Does he treat you well?” Garrett asked.

Get 5 I thought about it. Of course Axel treated me well. For the past five years, he’d been there for me through everything, helping me get through it all.

“Yes, he does,” I said softly.

I knew they were misunderstanding my relationship with Axel. But I couldn’t lie about how well he treated me.

I felt a hand stroking my hair. Looking up, I saw Diana smiling at me. “Don’t worry about what others think. You’re an amazing woman. I know you’ll find the happiness you deserve.”

I stared at her. Early in my marriage to Kane, she couldn’t stand me. But over time, she’d grown to like me. Now she was like a mother to me.

I decided I should come clean about Axel and me. I needed to explain that he was just trying to protect me from that situation.

“Actually, Axel and I-”

The door opened before I could finish, and a group of doctors walked in.

Diana and I stood up. The doctors bowed slightly to Garrett and Diana.

Even though they’d stepped down from their positions, they still deserved respect.

As I looked at the doctors, my eyes landed on someone standing in front.

He was staring at me too, looking shocked, like he couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

I smiled at him. “Doctor Nathan.”

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