Five Alphas Kneel for Me (Isabella) novel Chapter 102

Chapter 102

Then I remembered something and looked up, “Second Master, here’s the receipt.”

My wolf shifted, a low growl rumbling in my chest.

I handed the folded piece of parchment to Caleb.

His

eyes, usually sharp and commanding, narrowed as he scanned the numbers. Three thousand silver–a hefty sum for a single day’s supply of herbs.

The weight of it pressed down on me, heavier than the scent of pine needles after a storm.

“How long does this supply last?” His voice was low, a tremor barely concealed.

The maid replied honestly, “That’s for one day, Second Master. Miss Miller usually had me buy enough for ten days. Yesterday, when I asked Miss Carter how much to buy, she only told me to get one day’s worth.”

A rush of emotions flooded my wolf’s mind. I never mentioned the cost to him.

The Miller pups received a generous monthly allowance, and with my minimal expenses living in the Pack Den, it should have been enough.

But the sting of inadequacy remained. Emily’s allowance wasn’t significantly more than mine, not less.

Seeing Caleb’s silence stretch, the maid cautiously broke the silence, “Second Master, should we buy more herbs?”

His face paled; he waved a dismissive hand.

“No.”

Upstairs, I lay in my bed, my body heavy with weariness, yet sleep evaded me. My mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, my wolf restless with the scent of him, so close yet so far.

That evening, Jared and Emily entered, their laughter echoing through the Pack Den.

Jared’s eyes held a rare spark of approval.

He turned to Emily, relief evident in his tone.

“Emily, you’ve improved a lot.”

A blush painted her cheeks, her eyes shining with pride. She lowered her head, her voice soft, “It’s thanks to Caleb’s guidance.”

Jared was about to add a qualifier, the need for further improvement, the need for a replacement–he’d found a promising scout from the neighboring pack.

But the butler’s voice cut through the air.

“Miss Carter,” the butler said respectfully, “Could you tell me where the items left by Miss Miller are now?”

Jared’s smile vanished, replaced by a cold fury. Anger flashed in his eyes. “Miss Miller? She’s left the Miller pack;

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she’s not Miss Miller anymore!”

The butler, startled by the outburst, quickly bowed his head in apology, carefully correcting himself, “Fourth Master, I apologize. Miss Carter, Second Master wants the amulet he gave to Isabella.”

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Hearing this request, Emily’s face drained of color; she trembled, her eyes wide with panic and unease. My wolf felt a surge of protectiveness.

“Why does Caleb want the amulet back? I’m not refusing; it’s just…” She bit her lip, her eyes red–rimmed, looking utterly distraught.

Jared’s anger flared.

His wolf howled silently within him, a possessive rage.“She gave away everything and severed ties with the Miller pack! Why is she asking for things back?!”

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Chapter 103