Pregnant With Alpha’s Genius Twins – Chapter 97
Victor stands alone on a terrace facing the waterfall, a large glass of whiskey in his hand. He stands close to the railing, his eyes closed, savoring the feeling of the spray on his face.
He does his very best, in this moment, to feel nothing, lest his emotions completely overwhelm him. He breathes a sigh through gritted teeth, and then a laugh.
He is an Alpha, for god’s sake. He is supposed to be better at this, at controlling himself, his situation, his world. Or even, at the bare minimum, his emotions.
t the tumult of everything in his life, everything he wants to feel and has been pressing down, will overwhelm him, and he’ll just collapse.
ing that his bones are titanium, and around the
gain, for this moment, at least.
nic laugh. He imagines that his therapist, wherever
would say.
smiles, knowing that she would probably say the same thing.
all alike.
er own strength, fortifies him.
inking, surprised to hear a voice. He asked not
it.
his mother walking towards him.
Are you all right?”
uite a day.”
darling,
– he knows she would let him. But he has to pull himself together.
o to pieces.”
.
lard interfering in your life. People are beginning to think you are weak.”
newly aware. I’ve got to get my house together.”
esitates, and then nods. “You did the right thing.”
sed. “I always thought you liked Amelia.”
e anyone who loves my son, who is his mate. But in the
is confirmation of her choice.
ss. She steps forward to straighten his tie. “Ameli
stick to your guns before them. You are not on steady ground.”
ling his hackles rise. “Thank you,
away. “No matter what, I am on your side,” she calls over her shoulder as she heads in the door.
orms out, wheeling his father’s chair before him.
, hiding out here?”
watching them as they swiftly approach, their f
ke that, in front of everyone –“
tor growls.
ne it in private, away from prying eyes and the press.” He presses a hand to his forehead. “Such humiliation.”
the knowledge that his father can’t see him. Victor’s lips curl back, giving his brother a silent snarl. As if Rafe hasn’t done anything but be an embarrassment his entire life.
that you owe them.”
much-needed sip of his whiskey. “They’ve got enough to chew on for a few days.”
or interrupts, his own voice angry, “will become part
sure Amelia didn’t get the upper hand.”
ot me,” Victor shoots back at him, condescending. “You’re just the third son, who has never had to make a hard decision in his life. So excuse me,” Victor says, giving him a mocking little bow, “if I don’t take your advice to heart.”
ined Amelia’s life enough for one day – I don’t need to make any statements to stop her from scrabbling for whatever ground she can grasp.”
s, leaning forward in his chair.
he chair. “That I am the Alpha of this pack, and that you will heel to me.” His lips quiver with his fu
alked all over, Victor is ready to reclaim his rightful place. Those around him will heed his word, even if he has to force them to it.
challenging Victor, and then settles back in his chair, conced
you are. Come on,” he says to Rafe, glancing up at him. “Let’s pack up and get out of this disaster. The sooner we are gone the sooner we can leave it behind.”
olls his eyes at him. “Nursemaid,” he murmurs, taking the last sip of his whiskey.
ld use another.
his next step.
s and Victor closes his eyes again, his face again turned towards the waterfall. Then, a footstep rings out behind him.
ace in his mind.
se this, sir,” the butler murmurs, quickly crossing to him.
replies, giving him a smile.
him, calling after him.
t’s your name?” He asks.
sir. Should it please you.”
ng a sip of the whiskey and savoring the taste in his mouth. It’s even his favorite brand. “Are you looking for a new job?”
ile breaks out over Burton’