Pregnant With Alpha’s Genius Twins – Chapter 113

I struggle to get free from underneath my blankets and children. I haven’t heard from Edgar since our visit to the Beta camp, despite many calls and texts.

“No, it’s okay,” Edgar says, closing the door behind him and taking a few steps into the living room. “Don’t get up – I don’t mean to disturb you.”

I ignore him, pulling myself free and standing up. I take two steps towards him, but he puts out a hand to stop me. “Please, Evelyn,” he says softly.

t a hand for each of the boys.

”

at something is up, nod and head up the stairs, giv

nxious.

Are you okay?”

ng to say, it’s hard for him. And, well, I think I know what’s coming. I bite my lip.

en,” Edgar says, heaving out a breath and running a hand through his hair. “I don’t want to make this anymore dramatic and awkward than…well, than it already is.” He gives us a little smile. “But I have noticed that there is something…between you two.”

t my hands to him. “Edgar, no –“

ying to force you two to…take any steps, or have any conversations, if that’s not where you are.”

r. I’ve never seen him so at a loss. “God,” he murmurs. “I should have practiced this or something. What I’m trying to say is that no matter what is happening between you two,” he gestures, here, at the space between Victor and I, “I’m going to need to move on

open my mouth to speak but he looks to me, pleading in his eyes. I close my mouth. He’s right.

ever consider a true and honest relationship with someone else.

face full of emotion. I can tell that he’s barely holding it together himself.

ves at least that.

nt, he continues.

. I hear Victor take a few steps forward, see him take the note from Edgar’s hands.

I haven’t been there in a while, but they’re accurate. They’re to help you find a woman I once met – she’s…she’s strange, but she’s very wise. I think she can help the two of you.”

s pulled himself together more than I have. He stands with his shoulders ba

tand…whatever it is between you.”

le.

stly, I’m not even sure what I mean. Just…if you want to know more, go find her.

his pocket.

s, taking a deep breath. “I’d like to tender my resignation with the Beta force.”

ock, though he says nothing. I look between them frantically. “Edgar, no! You can’t! Not because – !”

ard him and he surprises me by letting me t

There’s no reason for you to leave. You’re such a valuable member of my team and…and my friend. Please,” he puts out a pleading hand, “there must be something we can do – we can have you permanently assigned to the base, or

ade my decision. I’m going to go, to make my own way.”

isappointed, and then pinches the bridge of his nose between his thumb and forefinger.

Beta. You’re a member of my pack, a valuable one, and I can’t le

I don’t want Edgar to go either, but if that’s what he wants –

s, returning his gaze to Edgar’s face. “No responsibilities or obligations. Y

ds.

ute. “This is…kind of you. Thank you.”

nsibilities, at full pay. It’s a well-deserved mark of esteem.

e time. “I’m so sorry.”

stand. Perhaps more than you do.”

which I find frustratingly cryptic, he pulls his hand away and, not looking at either of us, walks out the front door.

eces so fast?

ht, Evelyn?” Victor’s voice i

art of me knows that this was the right thing, but another part…

I’m going

up at him, sniffi

ma?” I turn to see that Alvin is standing, a little awkward, at the bottom of the stairs. A moment later, Ian peeks out from behind him. “Are you okay?

e, babies,” I say, kneeling down and opening my arms. They come forward and allow me to wrap them in a big hug, one I very much need. “Edgar let us know that he’s going away for a while. We’re going to miss him, aren’t we

n says, laying his head on my shoulder. “I liked Edgar.”

that his gaze is locked with Victor’s.

?”

ink he will.

hat can we do to make her feel better?”

the air, as if the idea alone is a victory.

?” Victor asks, frowning at him.

at Victor and heading for the kitchen, Alvin in tow. “We’ll figure it out. We

n the cabinets and start to sort through pots and pans, looking for supplies. Then he closes the distance between us, putting out a hand, helping me to my feet.

ll right?” He asks, truly concerned

I will be,”

ar a crinkle next to me, and turn to see Victor unfoldin

e.”

words: when you reach it, wait. When you’re ready, she’ll find you.

say, studying it.

“Now,” Victor says, putting an arm around my shoulders and steering into my kitchen. “Let’s have