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“So?” she tapped her foot on the floor, making me follow her details and then look up from her

shoes to her face.

“So what?” I casually shrugged. To think I’ve once desperately waited for their call just made me feel

bad for myself. I should have put my energy into better things.

I have figured that one can only be obsessive over something until they realize it is not really worth

it.

“You’re going to talk to them?” Mrs. Fisher looked excited to know the

details.

“I’m busy. Didn’t you get a call from Alpha Brody? He must have asked you to bring my children to

me,” I reminded her, if she had forgotten. Brody had told me he would handle that. I had no time for

useless talk.

“Yes, I did receive a call from him. I was planning to bring the babies to you,” she said, “but then I

thought you’d want to hear about your stepbrothers.”

I gave her a sharp look. “They are not my brothers. And if you ever have to choose between tasks

again, just know that my babies are my only

priority.”

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I gave her one last harsh glance before she dashed off. And as I tried to walk away, I saw Clara

rush into the hallway and only slow down when she spotted me. It was clear she was looking for

me.

It was funny how much I have known these people and their habits in such a short time. I knew

exactly why she had been looking for me.

“What were you discussing with Janet?” she hissed, her arms folded across her chest, looking very

angry.

“Oh! That!” I pretended to recall the conversation and then smiled, “She was asking if I was doing

well and if I needed anything. She’s so sweet,” I lied, noticing Clara’s displeasure at Janet being

praised. “In fact, I think she was born to be a Luna.”

“Huh! She’s only pretending because everyone is talking about the hidden gem who is going to fight

the mutants and bring money and attention to our pack. Do you have any idea how much everyone

wants our pack to grow richer? Of course Janet is excited about it,” Clara retorted, clearly unhappy

that someone else was receiving praise, especially when it was someone Brody chose over her.

“I don’t know about all that. She is just very gentle and kind. I don’t remember anyone speaking to

me so nicely last time. And she has nothing to gain from being nice to me,” I gave her a closed–lip

smile, ensuring that she heard every word of praise for Janet.

“That’s enough. You’re an idiot if you think she’s nice. She stole Brody from us and then bad–

mouthed everyone. In fact, the only good thing about her is that her father is willing to sell his

special fields to Brody.

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Other than that, what has she even got?” Clara hissed, disparaging Janet. I

didn’t mention that Janet had overheard the entire conversation from

behind her.

“I don’t see it that way. I think she’s very capable of being a Luna. With her generosity and strong

mind, she could be a better Luna than any of us. I admire her patience,” I said, each word making

Clara’s expression sour.

“That bitch-” Before she could continue cursing Janet, Janet made her

presence known.

“Huh? A Luna, you mean,” Janet muttered under her breath, clearly

annoyed that a mere Beta’s sister was calling her names.

Clara turned to her, then looked back at me, clearly confused about what

was happening.

“I didn’t mean to-” Clara’s excuses were cut short when Janet showed her

just how generous and kind she could be. I knew Janet was far from it; I just enjoyed seeing them

turn against each other.

“I will speak to my Alpha and ask him who gave you the right to wander around like a *bleeping*

bitch and insult me,” Janet yelled, shocking

Clara.

I slipped away because I didn’t want to ruin my mood. I wanted to feed my babies. Happily, I sat on

my small bed with a big smile on my lips.

“Wow! That’s quite a change,” Akira’s waking up surprised me.

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She hadn’t fully been awake, so when she spoke to me with full energy,

my smile widened even more.

“My sweet wolf,” I greeted her.

“I didn’t expect you to be so happy. I thought I would have to comfort you because of being lonely

and not having a regular happy life,” she said,

sounding sad, but I wasn’t. I was grateful for whatever joy I had.

“Why would I be unhappy, Akira? I am a mother of four children, and I have no responsibility to be

nice to anyone anymore,” I said honestly,

enjoying being a bit of a bitch now.

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