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353–The Talk With Nash

Nora:

“I will be at your service when you call me,” Rollo gave me a sly smirk, and I rolled my eyes before

turning to face Nash.

He was wearing a gray t–shirt that revealed his well–defined biceps; he looked more muscular now.

His hair had grown longer too. His eyes still held that same bright silver hue, subtly different from

gray.

“Hello,” I forced a smile onto my lips while he stood frozen, staring at me like he had never seen me

before.

“How are you?” I turned to the side, reaching for a sofa and sitting down calmly. Thankfully, I had my

ring, so Akira was spared all the pain in the world.

“What was that?” Nash asked sternly, making me wonder what he was talking about now.

“Umm, what?” I raised a brow, crossing one leg over the other and twirling a strand of hair around

my finger.

“Nora! What adventures was Royal Beta Rollo talking about?” he hissed, sitting on the couch and

facing me.

“Oh, that. As my Royal Beta, he shows me around the pack, and we work together for the

betterment of our people,” I shrugged, while he narrowed his eyes at me.

I couldn’t help but recall flashes of our last conversation–both times when I asked him to let me stay,

and both times he reacted like I was some repulsive creature.

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“You’re managing the pack? You and Brody?” His voice carried a tinge of sadness, which I found

hard to believe.

“Why is that so shocking to you? Yes, Brody and I accepted each other, remember? That was

probably about ten months ago, if my calculations are correct,” I pretended to be lost in thought,

then flashed him a smile.

“Tell me, how is Daphne?” I watched his eyes well up when I mentioned his girlfriend, acting as

though it pained him.

“I broke things off with her,” he replied in a flat tone and suddenly the tears disappeared. Who were

the tears for then?

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t shocked. He left me for her and then broke up with her? I had

imagined them getting married. Of course, if a mate leaves his fated mate for someone else, he

must love the other person deeply.

“Oh! That’s unfortunate. Don’t worry, you’ll work things out with her again,” I said in the softest tone

possible.

now,” he shifted to the edge of

“Okay, I’m going to be serious with nt to his lips before I quickly

the couch, and my gaze involuntarily

looked away.

The temptation was strong, but I had much more control over myself now.

“You weren’t serious before?” I joked, but he didn’t seem amused.

“Nora! I’ve come here to take you back with us.” The moment he said that, my fake smile vanished. I

felt a surge of tears that made my nose tingle.

It was like taking a bite of pure

Vasabi.

Oh, how I had longed to hear those words. I had cried for them. Every night, I would dream of them

coming here, asking me to return with them.

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And every morning, I would wake up to the cold reality of my prison walls.

“What?” I managed to ask, my voice barely steady. “I’m living here now. I‘ m married to Brody. How

can I go back with you?” It took every ounce of courage to say that.

Not because I feared losing him, but because admitting it meant I would finally feel a sense of

freedom after hurting him.

Which I did.

He instantly gasped, his jaw tightening.

“There’s no way you’re serious about this. He doesn’t deserve you. You only dated him to clear your

name-” As he tried to reach for my hand, I swiftly slid back in my seat.

“Clear my name? Oh, damn! It’s been so long, I’d almost forgotten about that. But what made you

suddenly remember it now?” I taunted, though I wasn’t sure he’d catch on.

“I don’t care how many times you say you’re happy here–you must come back. Your feelings stem

from anger and vengeance. You’re just trying to get back at me for leaving you when you wanted me

to hold your hand. This… whatever relationship you have with Brody, it’s nothing. You need

in his voice was shocking.

to come back home now.” The co

“Huh? Are you okay? Being delusional isn’t a good look, Nash.” I felt a surge of anger rise within me

as I listened to him suggest that my life was just a reaction to his abandonment.

“I know you’re upset with us, but I can explain why we did all that.” He

kept shifting in his

seat, clearly table.

“Why would I be upset? Maybe briefly, but now… I’m happy. I’m so glad

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things turned out the way they did. I’m happy with Brody.” Every time I mentioned Brody, his jaw

would clench tighter.

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