Chapter 440
440–Keeps Getting On My Nerves
Madeline:
When we arrived at the pack, some people were already gathered around the open area. I noticed a few women carrying their children. A partition had been set up with a tent and a large table for us. I approached the table and saw the files on it.
“You take a look, okay?” Lord William said, giving me a nod as he walked away.
I picked up a file and tried to read the details of what these people had noticed during the passing out of the children. A strong scent of perfume reached me, and I knew who it was, but I did not lift my head to look at her.
“So, how are you going to cure these children? You’re getting a huge benefit from it,” Kaylee commented as she reached the table and leaned against it. 1
“We’ll see,” I replied, keeping my eyes on the file.
“Can you please bring your child forward?” I asked the woman, gesturing for her to step closer.
The warriors guided her forward, and I examined her child.
“He’s asleep?” I asked her, and she nodded.
I wanted to make sure if he was sleeping like a normal baby or because of the sickness.
“How long?” I asked.
A sad look crossed her face.
“He has only been sleeping for a few hours, but my other child has been sleeping for days. He is in the hospital right now,” she replied.
Her voice was filled with sadness, and even I felt bad for her.
“Don’t worry, I’ll help your children,” I told the woman, placing my hand on her shoulder. She turned and kissed the back of my hand.
“I respect you a lot for it. After what you have been put through by all of us, you’re still back to help us. You truly are special,” the woman said, tearing up as she held her son close to her chest.
If I could, I would have saved her child right then, but I was afraid and had to be cautious. 1
If I used my tears in front of these people, they would lock me in a basement just to make me cry for them. That was how extreme they were, especially the council leaders and the Alphas. 1
“Yeah, well, don’t be too naive. A person can be good at their job and still be a terrible person,” Kaylee muttered, folding her arms across her chest. (2)
The woman glanced at Kaylee and then back at me, noticing the tension between us.
“Some people are not good at their jobs, and they are not good people either,” I replied, turning to grab the file and write down the woman and her child’s names.
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440–Keeps Cotting On My Norves
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I had to keep a full list of how many children I was going to help so I could save my tears and give them to those who needed them.
“Don’t be so cocky, you know. Your respect is always short lived because once in a while you show your true colors, and then people hate you for it,” she said with a small laugh.
I clenched my jaw, gave a polite smile to the woman with the child, and gestured for her to move forward so the next person could step up.
A young man approached with his wife and their child in her arms.
“Be careful. I don’t think you want to bring your husband around her,” Kaylee continued, and I clenched my fist.
“Do you have any other children who have been asleep for many hours or days?” I asked the man.
I noticed Kaylee let out another quiet chuckle.
At that point, she was not letting me do my job. She stood too close, and I was getting irritated. 1
“No, but he has been asleep for a few hours,” the man replied, showing me his child.
I wrote down their names while Kaylee lingered nearby.
“We saw the news,” the man muttered, clearing his throat as he looked at his wife.
I frowned and handed them the register to sign in front of their names.
“What news?” I asked, confused, and noticed Kaylee let out a scoff, as if she did not like the topic.
“Alpha Elgin and the whole situation. He was crying and apologizing to you on the road. I don’t know the background, but all I can think about is the struggles you have been through. I’m really sorry,” the man continued.
My frown deepened. I had no idea what they were talking about. What news? What apology? Was Elgin playing another game to make himself look like a good person?
“Oh, please don’t take it too seriously. He was drunk. Besides, you don’t know the history between them,” Kaylee snapped, drawing the attention to herself.
I clenched my fists and then gave Kaylee a smile. I was not going to let her comments slide.
“You know what? Don’t worry about her either. She’s pregnant and bitter because her husband chooses me whenever he gets a chance,” I replied. (1)
My words made Kaylee gasp. She did not hide her shock.
Then she grabbed a wine glass from the table and flung its contents into my face.
Cold liquid hit my eyes and ran down my cheeks. I froze, my breath catching as the smell of wine filled my nose.
441–Slapping Her Felt Better
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