Chapter 87
87 –The Haunting DNA Test
Madeline:
“ If you’ve come here to talk about that, let me tell you, I had a miscarriage. I was worried and had no means to start a normal life. Then I met my husband about fifteen days later. It was an instant connection. We got married, and now I have children,” I said, taking deep breaths to steady myself.
I was afraid my fear was showing on my face.
“Really? What a nice story,” he mocked. “It’s amazing because it checks out with the children’s age, right?” His taunting smile stayed fixed on his face.
“Well, it’s not a story. It’s the truth. Now, will you please leave?” I asked, pointing toward the door. When I noticed he looked offended, I added, “Since my stepmother called you, she must have told you about the chaos last night. My kids are still shaken from that, and I don’t think they’re comfortable with a stranger standing here p>
I tried to keep my tone soft, but I meant every word sharply.
“Sure, I’ll leave. It’s not like I came here to stay forever,” he said, taking another deep breath.
I had been watching his body language carefully, worried about what he might do next.
“I’ve only come here with a simple request,” he added.
I swallowed hard. “What is it?” I asked.
“Well, I need a DNA test of these children p>
The moment he said those words, my head snapped toward Nina, who had reacted the same way.
Before I could speak, she got up from her chair and walked over.
“I don’t know much about the werewolf world, since I’ve never lived here before,” she began. “ But I’m pretty sure not just anyone can demand a DNA test. It’s insulting, and it could damage the relationship between my boss and her husband. I hope you understand what you’re asking implies that my boss cheated on her husband p>
Thankfully, Nina stepped in for me because my throat was too tight to speak.
“Well, I’m not just anyone. I’m the father of the man I believe she slept with,” Lord Eldon stated confidently, folding his arms across his chest.
“Then your son should be the one to demand it,” Nina replied firmly. “Until then, we’d ask you to please give us a moment. You’ve already caused my boss enough stress p>
I noticed the old man glare at her before his eyes dropped to her chest.
The way he chuckled and looked away, shaking his head, made my blood boil.
“Sure. Bring in a beautiful assistant and try to seduce an old man into complying,” he sneered. “I’ll come back with my son and the rest of the council p>
After making that vile, misogynistic comment, the old man walked away.
Nina turned to me, pointing after him.
“What the fuck is wrong with this man?” she asked, disbelief clear on her face.
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“Well, this old man thinks every girl wants to seduce him. That’s what’s wrong with him,” I muttered, shaking my head before hurrying to the door and locking it.
“Once I locked the door and turned around to face the suite again, I noticed Nina was still watching me.
“About the baby, is it true? Were you pregnant before leaving the werewolf land?” Nina questioned, her tone carrying a hint of skepticism.
Of course, it did, she didn’t know anything about my past. I hadn’t told anyone there.
“Yeah! I was pregnant, but it’s also true I had a miscarriage. Anyway, let’s not talk about it. I really need to do something,” I said, anxiously rubbing my face with my hands.
“What are you going to do now?” she asked. I looked at her face again, probably wearing the same expression I had years ago, when I’d decided to run away.
“We have to leave,” I said simply. Her eyes widened.
“But go where?” she questioned as I began rushing toward my room.
“Children, come on, pack your bags! We’re going back home!” I tried to sound cheerful.
My kids stared at each other, then got up from the floor.
One would think they’d be happy to go home, but they didn’t look happy.
Of course, they knew I was worried, so without questioning me, they hurried to their room to pack their belongings.
While I hastily threw my clothes into my bag, Nina said,
“Madeline, I know you want to go back home and that’s the right thing, but how? You saw the news. Everyone will be alerted by now, you can’t just leave p>
She was right, but I refused to believe it. I had done this before.
Though it was true, I didn’t have a wolf back then. I faced her, rubbing my palms together anxiously.
“What if I can find something to hide my wolf?” I asked.
“I don’t know if such things exist,” she said helplessly. Of course she didn’t.
The pendants my children wore came from someone else’s help. It was going to be harder this time.
“It doesn’t matter. All I need to do is reach the human land. I’ll convince everyone, even if I have to…” I paused, taking a deep breath. “Forget about my wolf, I’ll do it p>
“Fine, I’ll go help the children. Let’s see what happens,” she said finally. Thankfully, Nina didn’t argue much,
I guess she could see how panicked I was.
Just as she reached the door, she stopped and turned around.
“Are you running away from the DNA test, or because of the humiliation p>
Of course anyone would wonder that.
“Of course not, Nina. I don’t want to give them my children’s DNA to add to their system. You know how crazy these people are. I just don’t want anything to do with them anymore,” I lied, the only excuse I could come up
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with.
Finally, she ran out of the room, and I began shoving everything I’d brought into my bag.
I called the guards and told them we were leaving, asked them to get the car ready.
They said the car was ready and that they’d come knock when I was prepared to head out, so they could carry the bags.
In the next fifteen minutes, I had packed everything in a rush.
My kids stayed silent. Once everything was ready, I called the guard again and told him to come get the bags.
A storm raged outside, darker than usual.
I don’t know why, but I preferred the dark, it hid too many things: people, truths, and sometimes even me.
When there was a knock on the door, Nina rushed to open it and let the guards in.
We had to move fast; in my mind, everything was spinning.
But another shock hit me when Nina returned, followed by Baxter and Elgin, their eyes widening at the packed bags.
“I’m leaving,” I said, without any explanations. I stated my decision, clear and final.
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