Abandoned Luna Now Untouchable (Cecilia) novel Chapter 373

Author’s pov

Though it was all water under the bridge now, Mabel couldn’t help but harbor lingering regrets about Luna Regina’s marriage.

Sure, Alpha Yardley’s Silver Peak Pack was top-tier among werewolf society, but Denver was a world away from Colorado Springs.

Elder Luna Black had been intimidatingly powerful, and Alpha Yardley himself was the type who didn’t take no for an answer.

Had Regina married into the Locke family instead, Mabel and Martha’s friendship would have guaranteed her daughter an easier ride, one where she could pop home frequently.

But life had other plans.

Within a few years, Zane’s affair with Maggie had blown up the Locke household completely, eventually ending in disaster.

After Rebecca’s death, Zane kept backing Maggie, which made the Cole family so furious they severed all ties with the Lockes.

For over twenty years, Maggie had abused her position to commit countless misdeeds.

The once-respectable Locke family had gone to hell under her influence, with even Martha unable to stop the bleeding.

Whenever Mabel looked back on these events, she kicked herself for being so blind and mourned poor Rebecca.

Above all, she thanked her lucky stars that Regina hadn’t married Zane. Who knew he’d turn out to be such a bastard ?

And Alpha Yardley had proven to be utterly devoted to Regina, cherishing her for decades.

Mabel had seen Maggie’s mean streak firsthand. She’d kept her distance all these years, believing in live and let live.

Yet somehow…

“She still couldn’t leave the Lawson family alone,”Mabel whispered, her voice tight.

Philip slammed his fist on the table, face flushed with rage. “This is outrageous ! Getting her claws into our family ! Call Yardley right now and tell him to bring Zane here !”

Alpha Sebastian placed a calming hand on his grandfather’s arm. “Grandfather, please. Try to keep it together.”

“With Uncle Zane’s temperament, dragging him here would accomplish nothing,”Alpha Sebastian continued, his voice measured. “He couldn’t even protect his own family. What could we possibly expect from him now ?”

“Useless bastard !”Philip spat.

Scarlett burst into tears, her voice breaking. “Sebastian, are you saying Daisy is trapped with Maggie ? We have to rescue her somehow—Riley needs her mother !”

Sebastian’s expression remained carefully neutral. “Aunt Scarlett, I never said exactly who’s holding her or where she might be. I’m simply putting two and two together based on what we’ve uncovered.”

He paused, choosing his next words carefully. “It’s possible her disappearance was voluntary, and even if she returns… I’m afraid she likely won’t be able to care for Riley anymore.”

Scarlett went quiet.

Philip and Mabel shared a look, saying nothing.

The unspoken truth hung in the air : at this moment, not searching for Daisy might be better than finding her.

—

That evening, Charles and Julian returned to the Lawson estate. Julian was Daisy’s husband and Sebastian’s cousin, while Charles was Scarlett’s husband and Sebastian’s uncle.

The three men shut themselves away in the study with Philip for nearly two hours. Afterward, Julian pulled Sebastian aside for another hour. What they talked about remained a mystery to everyone else.

For the next two days, a dark cloud hung over the Lawson household.

Worried about loose lips among the staff, Scarlett cooked up a cover story about the butler and Daisy’s situation, sternly warning everyone against gossiping or letting word slip beyond the estate walls.

By all rights, the Cole family should have been brought into the loop about Daisy’s situation, but the Lawsons chose not to spill. They kept up the act that Daisy had simply taken off for a few days on personal business.

By the third day, the Lawson household ran like clockwork as though nothing unusual had occurred. Those with day jobs went to their offices, those with social circles attended their afternoon teas, and the help chattered about the Black family rolling in soon.

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