My Cheating Mate (Emma and Jeremy) novel Chapter 218

Chapter 218

Grace leaned her head againstay chest. “I’m so tired of this. Of people making may family’s choices into pack politics. We just- we just wanted to include Uncle Cas. To build something that worked. And people like Thomas act like we’re trying to destroy the world.”

“Because to them, you are.” I kissed the top of her head. “Grace, to wolves who’ve spent their entire lives believing that species separation is natural and right—your family is genuinely threatening. You’re proving that their whole worldview is wrong That’s–that’s terrifying for them.”

“So they attack us.”

“So they attack you.” I correct Uncle Cas was normal. Th when he looks at you

“I hate that.”

“I know

to be

gently. “Grace, you’re the visible symbol. You and Nate. The children who grew up thinking ration that doesn’t understand why species separation exists. That’s what Thomas sees

hreat to everything he believes.”

et for a moment. “Grace, I need you to understand something. Choosing you means choosing standing beside you while wolves like Thomas try to tear down your family’s model. Means- er conflict Thomas is building toward.”

ose me.

IT

you to understand what that choice includes. Not just romantic mate bond stuff and getting to know each otential conflict. Maybe violence if Thomas pushes hard enough. Definitely political maneuvering and

ent.”

k to look at my face. “Connor, altrying to scare me? Or prepare me?”

her. I don’t know.” I touched her face gently. “Grace, I’m trying to be honest. About what I think is coming. About

g your mate might mean in practical terms over the next few months or years.”

ou’re still choosing me? Knowing that?”

1. es. Absolutely yes.” I held her gaze. “Grace, last night when Courtney attacked–when I saw that knife coming at you–I dn’t think. I just moved. Protected you. Because you’re mine and I protect what’s mine. That’s–that’s not going to change just because Thomas Vex wants to start a political war over integration.”

“You keep saying war. Do

really think it’ll come to that?”

“I think-“I chose words care prove to the Council that i integration, he’s going

“But the Council

integration is

Which is

halleng

iting for an excuse to challenge the Trept family’s model. To

ave him that excuse. Even though it wasn’t actually about

o are genuinely reconsidering their positions. That

re

integration wins too much support. Before it becomes too normalized to Thomas–they’re losing ground. Every year, more packs and covens form ore wolves grow up thinking species cooperation is normal. Thomas sees that. Sees s probably his last real chance to fight it.”

ssible.”

1. in. “Grace, I don’t want to scare you. But I also don’t want to pretend everything’s fine when I ur father sees it too. That’s why he was so carefully diplomatic with Thomas last night instead of preparing for what’s coming.”
2. e. The morning sun was getting higher, warming the garden. It should have been peaceful my make

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