Chapter 85 Chapter 86 Amber’s POV +15 BONUS As expected of an Alpha, Julian was a fast learner and in no time at all, had learned to be a good assistant. He even befriended Carla, shadowing her for a while to learn the in’s and out’s of what she did.
Chapter 84 Chapter 85 There was a knock on the door, and my assistant Carla poked her head through. “Amber… That man from yesterday is here for you p> My stomach dropped. I had just seen him yesterday, and already I was going to have to be faced with him
Chapter 83 Chapter 84 Amber’s POV +15 BONUS The next day after I entered the office, I told Anna everything that happened with Julian and the meeting with Alice. As I explained, I tried to be as non–partial as I could be, but my own feelings seeped through without my
Chapter 82 Chapter 83 Cut after cut dug into me. Did she even realize what she was saying? “It doesn’t have to be so dire,” I said. She scoffed as she shook her head. “What about Olivia? She’s your fated mate, isn’t she? And I cured her infertility. Are you
Chapter 81 Chapter 82 Julian’s POV Alice’s question filled me with the kind of joy and pride that made me puff out my chest a little. Of course Alice’s friends would think that her mother and I were a couple, we were still married after all. We also were Alice’s
Chapter 80 Chapter 81 Amber’s POV +15 BONUS I was frightened of what Julian knowing the truth might mean for Alice and for our future. Yet, in this moment, seeing Julian and Alice hug filled me with nothing but pleased, joyful feelings. My daughter should be praised, she should be
Chapter 79 lian’s POV “If you are truly Amber’s best friend, then I suspect that you already know,” I tell her. “This is about Alice,” Anna said. Alice was the biggest piece of why I was here, that much was true. But she wasn’t the only reason. Seeing Amber again,
Chapter 78 +15 BONUS Chapter 79 Amber’s POV With the promise of meeting later, Julian left. The moment he stepped out the door, Anna returned through it, worry in her eyes. “What happened? What was he doing here? What did he say? ” she said, words spilling out of her
Chapter 77 “Now, I know that it was my baby all along,” he continued. “Alice is my child. I am her father.” He paused a moment. His eyes were on me with a laser focus, like he was daring me to deny it. I couldn’t. “Yes,” I said, lowering my
Chapter 76 Chapter 77 Amber’s POV I was entirely frozen, unable to move even the slightest inch, not even to breathe. I stared at Julian like I would a ghost, because that was he was to me in this moment, a ghost of the life I left behind, back to
Chapter 75 Chapter 76 Amber’s POV When Anna had offered to help me pack, I had no idea she also wanted to travel with Alice and me, but when she had shown up with a suitcase, I had been all for it. She was a dear friend, and it would
Chapter 74 Chapter 75 Lifting it, I opened it and started to read. Alpha Julian, Please accept my resignation as Healer effective immediately. Healer Amanda/Amber. Such a short message. I read it, then read it again. It was handwritten and made me feel somewhat homesick, missing the way Amber used
Chapter 73 Amber’s POV Through the crack in the door, I saw Olivia sitting behind her desk, looking critically at the man standing in front of her. His back was to me, and I didn’t recognize him, especially in his hat and coat. I truly didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but
Chapter 72 Chapter 73 Amber’s POV I hurried inside without speaking with Julian. Instead, I quickly thanked Roger, returned his document, and then hid in my office. Despite Julian’s clear disagreement in the matter of Elder Jeffers and my treatments, Julian clearly still had some affection for Olivia. Why else
Chapter 71 Chapter 72 +15 BONUS I wanted to say it was fine, but it wasn’t. “I’ve been accused of many things over the years, but never of murder, ” I said. “I know he is grieving but that could cause true trouble for my reputation and my practice p>
Chapter 70 Amber’s POV When I woke up the next morning, I had a splitting headache and no real recollection of the afternoon and evening from the day before. Anna had stayed the night, helping with Alice while I slept away most of my alcohol–induced state. As I walked into
Chapter 69 Amber’s POV As he stared at me, Roman’s eyes went wide. +15 BONUS I blinked back at him, confused as to why he would be so stunned. Did I really say something so unusual? Actually… what had I just said? I didn’t really remember. “Amber… ” he said.
Chapter 68 Chapter 69 Julian’s POV +15 BONUS I sat in the driver’s seat of my sedan parked on the street out front of Amber’s house. I shouldn’t be here, I knew, especially right now in the middle of the day. Anyone could happen by and see me here. The
Chapter 67 Chapter 68 Julian’s POV +15 BONUS I was sitting in the office when Beta burst in to tell me about Olivia’s interview. After watching the clip, I sighed, pushed away my half–finished coffee and bagel, and stood. “Alpha?” Beta asked. “Get the car,” I told him. “I need
Chapter 66 Chapter 67 +15 BONUS “Maybe you should take a minute to think about it,” Roger said. “This is the most effective treatment p> “When I go out, it’s going to be peacefully in my sleep,” the elder sald. “I’m not going to tear myself apart trying to chase