Five Alphas Kneel for Me (Isabella) novel Chapter 96

Chapter 96

Everyone looked at him with disgust. Their collective scent was a potent blend of disapproval and disdain.

My wolf felt a surge of satisfaction.

Then, all eyes turned to me.

A few she–wolves rushed to my side, their scents warm with empathy and support, whispering words of comfort.

“Now we know why you didn’t dress up before. Being pressured by your brothers to look a certain way is just wrong. You’re way prettier than Emily!”

Their scents were comforting, a mixture of understanding and support.

Don’t listen to him; don’t let him brainwash you; you look great now.”

“Your attire is appropriate; you look beautiful. Don’t listen to him; he’s belittling you! What kind of brother is he? He can’t bear to see his sister doing well!”

“I heard you’re bonded with your neighbor’s brother? You did right; a bond that enhances your life is a healthy bond. Their scents were a wave of support, a balm to my injured pride.

Even though I used to dress plainly, it wasn’t just the Miller brothers‘ pressure; they had a direct hand in it too. My wolf remembered the years of forced conformity, a low growl rumbling in my chest.

Feeling their genuine concern, warmth filled my heart. My wolf felt a surge of gratitude.

Thank you. Don’t worry; I won’t be affected by him anymore.” My voice was steady, my scent confident.

Jared, witnessing this, was seething with rage. His fists clenched, he gritted his teeth and yelled,

“Isabella, you’re so stupid! A few sweet scents from Grayson have you all twisted up? He’s just playing you to get back at us! You think he genuinely cares about you? And don’t forget, you’re still a student! Students should focus on their studies, not be out here having fun!”

His scent was a potent blend of anger and desperation.

I slowly lifted my head, my gaze cold as I met Jared’s eyes. My wolf bared its fangs, a silent challenge.

“I got perfect scores; why can’t I relax? What terrible crime did I commit that I must live like an ascetic, only studying and performing pack duties?” My voice was low and steady, each word a carefully placed stone.

Jared was infuriated, a flash of malice in his eyes.

He stepped forward, but the he–wolves immediately blocked him, shielding me. Their scents were a united front, a wall of protection.

Unable to reach me, he glared at me, yelling,

“You’re finally honest! To you, helping out around the den is just doing menial labor? After all these years of us taking care of you, is this how you repay us?!” His scent was a mixture of betrayal and hurt.

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The park members looked incredulous.

Their collective scent expressed shock and disbelief.

How could be say that?

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I didn’t bother arguing. I’d already left the Miller family; I didn’t need to debate with a fool. My wolf felt a sense of detachment, a cool indifference to his rage.

But Laney and the other she wolves weren’t having it! Their scents were a unified expression of outrage.

“Isabella worked tirelessly for you; now it’s just ‘helping out‘ in your eyes?”

“He’s blind and can’t see her hard work; be understanding of the short–sighted.”

Lacy added sarcastically, “Don’t insult the short–sighted.” Her scent was laced with sarcasm and contempt.

I couldn’t help but laugh. My wolf found the situation amusing.

“Isabella!” Jared’s roar cut through the air. His scent was a mixture of hurt and confusion.

We’d had a disagreement; why did I let outsiders insult him?

I really was an ungrateful wretch! He had always treated me well! I stifled my laughter.

“It was Emily who contacted you, wasn’t it?” My scent was a mixture of amusement and a hint of guilt.

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