Piss Off, Alpha! You Lost Me Forever novel Chapter 22

Chapter 22: Chapter 22 Answering The Summon

SOPHIA’S POV

I took a deep breath as I entered Stone manor.

I slowed my steps for just a moment. My wolf stirred inside me. Even from here, she could sense the tension before we got inside This place had always done that to me. It was beautiful and intense, much like the family that lived within its walls.

The manor felt colder than I remembered.

Not in temperature, but in spirit. The warmth I once tried so desperately to belong to had never truly existed. As I got in, I heard voices coming from the living room.

As soon as I entered, the murmur of voices stopped all at once. Everywhere was silent.

Damien and Ashley turned toward me at the same time.

Their expressions were already set. They glared at me. I could see the judgment written plainly across their faces. Damien’s eyes eyes immediately scanned me. He looked at me like he was looking for proof that my excuse was a lie. Ashley didn’t bother hiding her irritation. She didn’t even say hi to me.

I ignored them.

Instead, I looked at Grandpa George.

I felt relieved when I met his eyes. He sat in his usual chair. He looked smaller than I remembered but still commanding. He had lost a lot of weight due to how sick he was.

Grandpa George was the only one in this family who had ever treated me like I mattered. He was very kind to me. He treated me like a real person. Not as Damien’s mate. Not as Ashley’s mother. But as Sophia.

I smiled at him gently. “I’m sorry I’m late,” I said calmly. “There was an emergency at the hospital.”

Damien studied my face, like he was expecting me to apologize to him as well. I could almost hear his thoughts, how he was judging me. Ashley rolled her eyes openly. She scoffed and stomped her foot. George’s cane tapped sharply against the floor. He looked at me and his wrinkled eyes softened.

“I understand, child. Come. Sit down. You look exhausted.” He looked at me with concern. “Have you eaten?”

I shook my head slightly. “Not properly.”

“That won’t do,” he said firmly. He turned to Damien and Ashley. “You will bring her dinner. Both of you. Now.”

It wasn’t a request. It was an order.

The room seemed to hold its breath as Damien hesitated. He looked at his grandfather in disbelief. Ashley narrowed her eyes too. She opened her mouth like she wanted to say something but stopped.

As they left, Grandpa George leaned closer to me.

“You’ve grown stronger,” he said quietly. “But you’re far too thin.”

I smiled. “I’ve been busy.”

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