, 327They Are Trying Reach Out , Nora: , She approached me and stopped right before me, her eyes spewing hatred. She didn’t even have to start talking for me to know she was going to say something rude. , “So, what was decided?” she asked, her arms crossed over her chest. She couldn’t wait to ask her own husband? Why must she bother me? , “That I’ll be going to the mountains with the royal beta to capture the mutants,” I answered honestly. Surprisingly, she seemed pleased by the , news. , She was brimming with confidence now. I bet both her problems were headed to the mountains. , “Good. I hope you two know there’s a chance you might never return home,” she said, rolling her eyes dramatically, already wishing death upon , “I know. That’s why Brody was so against the idea of sending me to the , mountains. Even Rollo had to remind him that he has a mate at home , now,” I clicked my tongue, mimicking the dismissive gesture others used on me. I used to be the one getting mocked and played before. , I didn’t want to say it out loud, but sometimes, it’s not so bad to give back , 1020 , 327–They Are Trying To Reach Out , to those who have been a bother in your life. , “What did you just say?” she suddenly seemed even more agitated. And that was all I needed. If she thought she could taunt me or wish death upon me, she was wrong. , “Oh, I didn’t know you had some hearing issues. Let me repeat myself in clearer words,” I cleared my throat as she glared at me. It was so fun watching her wait for me to say something ridiculous. Why must a person do that to herself? , “I said, Brody was against the idea of me going alone to the mountains. He was so worried for my safety,” I paused as her face darkened. “And then I chose Rollo, but thank goodness, Brody agreed with me even though his royal beta was against the idea,” I gave her a weak smile, getting under her skin successfully. , “Listen to me, you slut,” she lost it, but my smile didn’t fade. Simple words couldn’t harm me anymore. I no longer wished to be everyone’s favorite girl. But she was fuming now. I had grown tired of her name- calling every time she saw me, so today I gave her a reason to do it better. , “If you think this whole battle thing will bring you closer to Brody, you’re wrong,” she warned, wagging her finger in my face. , “But it will, though. I mean, we’ll be spending quite a lot of time together, like a loooot of time,” I sighed, “but don’t worry, I won’t let him cheat on you.” Every word I spoke was meticulously planned to unsettle her, and it seemed to be working. , 25 111 , , 327–They Are Trying To Reach Dut , “You think-” she paused as I saw Clara enter the mansion and stare at us. , It was clear she was trying to understand why the Luna of the pack was talking to me. , “I said don’t worry, and by the way, thank you for being so nice to me and even talking to me when others think I’m some sort of disease,” I said, trying my best to look enthusiastic for Clara. , Janet had her back to Clara, so I took the opportunity to turn the situation. against them. , “And I’ll make sure I remember your words. I’ll let you know later what happened,” I gave Janet a secretive smile but stepped back when Clara reached us. , “I’ll go back to my room now,” I flashed Janet a smile that was deceptively. , sweet to Clara. , Janet didn’t say anything as she was still preoccupied with the fact that Brody was concerned about me. I wasn’t sure if the two had spoken, but I walked straight to the hallway, heading back to my room with a beaming smile. I was about to reunite with my babies, and during the daytime, no less. I was elated. However, it seemed that happiness didn’t want to linger with me for too long. I heard someone calling my name, and my steps. came to a halt. , “Nora!” Mrs. Fisher approached, a scowl on her face. , “Yes, Lady?” I tilted my head, batting my eyelashes at her. I had noticed how she would become irked whenever she saw me smiling, so I smiled , 58 4014 , 10210 , 327–They Are Trying To Reach Out , even more. , “Your smile makes you look creepy,” she commented with a sneer, attempting to ruin my mood, but her words no longer affected me. I had heard worse. , “Awe! I thought I looked cute,” I pretended to pout, which only made her grunt louder. , “What is it you want?” I sighed, giving in and asking her, though I wasn’t prepared for what she would say. , “Your stepbrothers have been bombarding the alpha’s phone, inquiring about you.” Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.