Chapter 84
Jared looked momentarily stunned.
His wolf was clearly disoriented.
He had said many hurtful things before, but I had always soothed him, letting things slide.
My wolf had been patient, but now, it was unleashed.
Recently, I had changed; I would pick apart his words and speak harshly.
My wolf’s sharp scent was a clear indication of my shift in power dynamics.
Didn’t I know that this embarrassed him, leaving him with no way to back down?
His wolf was caught in a trap of its own making.
I could see his thoughts in his eyes, the scent of his confused wolf hanging in the air.
Hadn’t my patience led him to believe I’d always appease them, returning home to be bullied? They still didn’t understand I really didn’t want to return! My wolf snarled internally at their persistent blindness.
I averted my gaze, unwilling to look at him any longer.
The Pack Elder said my brother and I don’t want to see you here; don’t come back and be a nuisance.” My voice was sharp, my wolf’s dominance clear.
Jared’s anger flared even more at my words; I actually called them a nuisance!
His wolf’s scent was pure, unadulterated rage.
‘I don’t want to come to this lousy place! Emily, let’s go to another hunting ground!” He angrily pulled Emily away,
is wolf dragging her along.
Caleb didn’t follow, only looking at me with disappointment.
His wolf’s scent was heavy with sadness.
‘Isabella, you’ve gone too far.” How could a family quarrel like this over something as trivial as an apology? I had been away from home for so many days; it was time to stop the drama.
I turned to Caleb; my grievances always unseen, and somehow, I was the one being blamed.
My gaze was resolute and cold, making Caleb frown.
My wolf’s scent radiated icy defiance.
This sister had been spoiled by them; if they didn’t cater to my whims, I would throw a fit endlessly.
‘Mr. Miller,” my voice was icy, my eyes sarcastic.
“I haven’t had fire–roasted meat for three years.” My wolf savored the bitter taste of rebellion.
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This pierced the silence.
Grayson’s gaze lingered on me, as if seeing my hidden grievances and pain.
His heart tightened; his wolf felt the sting of my suffering.
His fists clenched.
His wolf sensed a kindred spirit in my pain.
Grayson turned to the guard beside him, a glint of coldness in his eyes.
The guard understood immediately, stepping forward to grab Caleb’s arm.
Caleb was pushed towards the door.
Menu
He looked back at me, realizing there indeed hadn’t been fire–roasted meat at home for three
His wolf finally understood.
I’d asked him to let me go to this hunting ground with my packmates.
How had he responded?
years.
“Emily is sensitive to strong scents; you can’t have fire–roasted meat.” His wolf’s scent still carried the bitter residue of his past decisions.
Yet today they’d brought Emily to eat spicy hot pot! And it was Emily who had suggested it! She said she was upset about her hunting results and wanted something spicy to lift her spirits.
They didn’t even think about how I had deprived myself of fire–roasted meat for three years for her sake!
Looking back, it wasn’t that Emily couldn’t eat spicy food; it seemed that every time I was around, she would
that.
say
No, it couldn’t be; it must be a coincidence!
Caleb was stunned into silence, being pushed out of the hunting ground, nearly falling over, looking quite
disheveled.
His wolf was utterly defeated.
“Caleb!” Emily rushed to help him, her wolf attempting to soothe his.
He turned to look at the obedient and gentle Emily, thinking that it must be a coincidence; someone who didn’t like strong scents might occasionally want to try it, just to experience a different sensation.
His wolf tried to rationalize.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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