Chapter 9
Stephen's p o v
There was no way I didn't notice the way my wife Daphne has been acting.
She was suddenly becking busier each day with the duties the pack bestowed on her but most of the calls she made concerning those were in my knowledge. But recently I noticed she has been having calls secretly.
I was always unable to hear what she was saying. Perhaps it could just have been something that had to do with work. But it still got me suspicious. Who knew what she was up to.
"Of course I do think there should be any risks that would spring from this." She was saying to someone on the phone while she was sitting on the bed and I outside peeping through the slightly opened door.
"I do not care how dangerous it is or if the chances of success is low. But I just have to try it and see if it works. I would do anything to make it work and I will not stop trying. Whatever it takes. I am desperate to see this work."
I know she is very enthusiastic and desperate when comes to affairs concerning the pack, but I did not want to think that she may not be having a plan.
"Of course. As long as you are ready for this then I am. Everything you need is on me. I will take care of all of the demanded expenses for the months and after. Thanks." I squint my eyes as i hear that the see her smiling. "Of course! You know the betterment of my pack is my first priority."
It is something that has to do with the pack anyway. Of course!
But I was not going to play ignorant still. I needed to keep my eyes open especially since I would not want an act of my negligence make me end up regretting. But then again I reminded myself that she was not smart enough to try out anything without my notice.
And all of a sudden she is going on a trip. It somewhat heightened my suspicion but there was no way I could figure what she was up to.
Or maybe I was just getting myself worried over nothing. Daphne may be the alpha but she has no ability to do anything smart. She is too nice to ever see what is going on around her.
I guess that's exactly why she hasn't noticed anything going between Rosie and I around her yet. How she could not see that she was rearing another woman's child.
As I sit on the sofa facing the hearth, Rosie comes to meet me.
She settles on the seat beside me and I stretch my arm around her shoulder while her head ests on my chest.
"How's Kian?"
"I just out him to sleep."
"Okay."
"Ahh, it feels so nice not having Daphne's around. These few days have been so free and peaceful. It is just like our perfect family of tree."
"Exactly. For the first time since Kian was born we can actually live like a real family."
"It is very obvious that she is the problem. Her presence is just so threatening. Even Kian doesn't feel comfortable with her as much as he is with me."
"Of course. You're his real mother. You understand him more than she does."
"That is quite the opposite. Daphne is doing everything in her fucking power just to see that, kina gets fund soft her by all means. Especially as she feels I am trying to draw him away from her. " She chuckles derisively. "Poor thing. If only she knew what we had in stall for her."
"Ni she doesn't. She trusts people too much. She isn't just smart don't you think? It irritates me."
"Yet you're still so soft with her." She scoffs.
"Me? How?"
"Of course. You are very soft with her. Condoning all of her annoying acts and all. You should show her that even if she is the alpha, you are her mate and still have the stance against her. But no. You always allow her to do whatever she wants and say whatever she wants. She is so annoying you know it "
"You know I have to be careful to hold this marriage as strongly as I can until Kian is old enough to become the alpha. If I don't do that and kel this family together, we may end up losing this battle all at once."
"Daphne doesn't see all of this! She thinks you are the greatest thing to have ever haole ed to her. You know you are her hero. Especially since you stick with her all those years while she still couldn't have a child." She chuckles ridiculously. "How pathetic really."
I join her in a quiet laugh. "She is just so predictable really. It pisses me. I can't wait to get rid of her. "
"Me neither. Sadly we just have to endure her until Kian is old enough to get her power for us. And by then we will be free to be the happy deserving family of three that we are meant to be."
"Exactly."
"It is going to be such a heavy blow for her when she finds out what we have been doing. That Kian is not his son. She is going to be utterly devastated."
"It will be her fault for not being smart enough."
"Exactly what I'm thinking."
Managing some of the affairs she entrusted me with while on leave made me enjoy some kind of authority and power. It made me imagine what it would be like when I was in power.
Having Rosie however and whenever I wanted without having to worry about Daphne was a wonderful feeling.
Sadly, the sweet life came to an abrupt end barely after five months.
I was waking up with Rosie in my arms when I suddenly heard the voices form some members of the pack outside.
"Welcome back alpha."
"It is a pleasure to see you again."
"Thank you all." Daphne's voice was heard and instantly, Rosie and I sprang off the bed.
