Chapter 151
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SEBASTIAN.
I look across at Hugh as we sit silently opposite one another in a private room at a local teahouse. We
brought the twins along, as Zaia wasn’t around. I didn’t want to leave them.
They’re currently happily eating cake as I wait for Hugh to state the reason he invited me. I don’t think
he was expecting me to bring the children along.
I’m seeing him in a different light from what I know from last night, but I don’t let on I know anything.
After all, Zaia told me that in confidence.
“Daddy look, cake! Do you want some?” Sia asks, holding up a spoonful for me. I bend down, accept it
and give her a smile.
“Thank you, Princess,” I say, ruffling her hair as I swallow the mouthful of sweetness.
It’s too sweet. I don’t know how she can eat something so sweet but as long as she’s enjoying it, that’s
the main thing.
Hugh clears his throat and I glance back at him.
“So…” he begins
“You wanted to talk to me,” I state.
He nods. “I did, then you were adamant about bringing the children…”
I c ock a brow. “We can have a cordial meeting with them right here,” I say arrogantly, switching to
French.
He observes me before he sighs. “Well, I will cut to the chase then.” He begins as he picks up his cup.
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“Please do.”
“With everything that has been happening, I am worried about Zaia.” He begins in fluent French.
Clearly not wanting to discuss this in front of the kids.
“I’m worried about her too,” I reply in French.
“I’ve never liked you nor your family and they have never been fond of me, but I won’t deny that I know
if something is to happen to me, you are the one person I know who I can entrust her to.” He says.
Why is he talking like that?
“I don’t think Zaia will appreciate you talking like this… however, you can rest assured that despite the
differences between our families that she will be my utmost priority,” I reply. “And since we are on the
topic, what exactly is the issue between your family and mine, anyway?”
“That is a story for another day… make sure nothing happens to her, Sebastian, or my grandchildren. I
have protected them to the best of my capability for so many years. I expect you to continue doing so.”
He sighs heavily.
“And I presume this is because you know she will return with me,” I say, sitting back.
“Yes, although I have no idea what she sees in you,” he retorts.” However, I cannot make her decision
for her.”
“I will take care of her. I have plans in place, right down to her location, and her guards will be your
trusted ones from this pack.” I say quietly.
He frowns, but nods. “I don’t know how many I can truly trust… and with the recent mistakes made and
the change, even I am uncertain if the new team can be fully capable of protecting her.”
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It is a risk.
“I will handle it.”
We fall silent again and I drink my tea watching him, he wants to say
more…
“So, will you spit it out? I never knew Hugh Toussaint was a nervous kind of person.” I mock.
He frowns at me before glaring down at his cup.
“I’m not… but as you might know, I have made Zaia my heir and-”
“Of course, I know. We don’t really hide anything from one another.” I
reply.
That only earns me another frown.
“I’m sure you do. That’s why you divorced her.” He counters sarcastically.
I almost smirk, “I see that’s where Zaia gets her sass from.” He’s about to cut in when I gesture, “Do
continue.”
He puts his cup down and stares at it, lost deep in thought.
“As my heir… it means after my death she will be the alpha… if… if the time comes where you both
think that perhaps the packs should be combined… then make sure you first ask your father if he will
allow that… and if you do, make sure my pack is remembered for who they truly are and if he says
no… then do not force it. Do not tarnish my pack’s name when you have already taken my most
treasured possessions.”
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