He let the words sink in, and I could see the effect they had on Arman.
The color drained from his face, and his stance faltered, his jaw hanging open as he processed Ethan’s declaration.
Arman stood there for a moment, frozen, his face a mixture of shock and fury. Without another word, he flung the door open, the wood slamming against the wall as he stormed out, the sound of his footsteps fading down the hall.
I stared after him, then turned back to Ethan, still in disbelief. My heart was pounding, and I felt a surge of warmth and gratitude that left me momentarily speechless. I searched his face, trying to understand the truth behind his words.
Did he really mean it? Would he really stand by me if I ever chose to step into a role as powerful as Alpha?
He seemed to read the doubt in my expression and placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder.
“What I said was true,” he murmured, his tone softer now. He stroked my hair gently, the way he used to when we were children. “Sophia, I believe in you. And I look forward to the day when you grow into someone everyone will marvel at.”
Just then, one of the household staff entered the room, bowing slightly. “Alpha, Miss Sophia,” she announced, “the ingredients are ready.”
The announcement startled me, pulling me back from the moment.
I looked at Ethan in confusion, and he simply smiled, letting his hand fall from my shoulder.
“I came back early today,” he said with a grin, “so I thought I’d make dinner myself.”
A spark of joy leaped In my chest. “Really?” I exclaimed, excitement bubbling up. “That’s amazing!”
In our younger years, we didn’t have much, and with the constant turmoil in the pack, it was rare to have any help around the house.
Back then, Ethan had taken it upon himself to look after me, even learning to cook so we wouldn’t go hungry.
Those were some of my happiest memories, and although times had changed, I hadn’t tasted his cooking in years.
Ethan chuckled, ruffling my hair. “Yes, really. Now, sit back and wait to be impressed.”
I watched as he disappeared into the kitchen, already hearing the clink of pots and the sizzle of ingredients.
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