Here they were arguing with me when I was about to make their dreams come true.
There was a light knock on the door, and Demi entered. She was dressed in a bright green bra and pantie set. She strutted inside. “Hello . . .” She came to a full stop, eyes wide and fearful.
She’s scared of them?I could tell she was about to bolt, so I rushed to the door to block it.
“Wh-what is this?” she whispered backing up. Her Omega scent permeated the room, prodding at my Omega instincts. I gritted my teeth and shoved down the jealousy.
“Surprise.” I tried for fake cheer. “Susanna is going by Demi now.” I was being purposefully dramatic.
Panic flitted across her face. Pure, unadulterated panic. Then it settled into anger.
“Do you never give up?” she snapped, glaring directly at Dorian. She whirled and saw me standing in front of the door.
All of them were pale. as if they’d seen a ghost.
“Out of the way,” she snapped at me.
I raised an eyebrow. “Not until you give them the truth.”
“For fuck’s sake,” she hissed.
“What’s going on, Susanna?” Dorian snapped, finally coming to life. Her name on his lips made my heart skip a beat. “How do you know her?” This time he was looking at me.
“I met her at the Heat Auction.” I turned to Demi. “They’ve been looking for you for close to two years.”
“I know,” she spat. “Why do you think I changed my name?”
“You don’t think they deserve an explanation?”
“For what?” She threw her hands up. “I left. Isn’t that clear enough?”
“Get out of her face,” Cade growled, hand resting on my shoulder to pull me back as he got in front of me.
“They feel like they owe you forsaving them.” I snorted. “Why did you tell them you reported the orphanage? That you left for them when the place was already under investigation?”
She rubbed her face with her palm. “You’re still fixated on that?” She paced to the other end of the room, keeping her back to the wall. They followed her tracks with narrowed eyes as she spoke. “I just told you that so you’d fuck me. Little did I know you’d try to tie me down.” I watched their expressions morph with her revelations. Everything I’d concluded was right.
“I settled down for three years, but I couldn’t fucking do it anymore. No money in the world was worth my freedom.” She looked over them with derision.
“It was a lie?” Dorian bit out. I couldn’t read his expression, but I had no place in this room. I inched backwards until I gripped the door handle.
“It was a lie,” she admitted. “Now I’ve found a Pack I want for good . . .”
“Then why did you send the letter?” Rafe was livid, and he seemed to be struggling not to lunge forward and choke her.
Her mouth tightened, and she fluffed her hair out. “I saw a gossip page talking about some Omega you were fucking.” She shrugged. “I got jealous. It was a lapse in judgment.” She sniffed.
Like playing with people was a fucking game. She was unbelievable.
“You ‘gotjealous’?” Rafe barked out a laugh.
“You fucking liar.” Dorian took another step closer to her, the move threatening. Her pace paled. “You sent the letter out ofwhim?” Dorian’s voice lowered, a deceptive calm coming over him.
Time for me to go.
I pulled the door just enough for me to slide out while they were busy being distracted by her and made sure it didn’t slam shut. Then I followed the path to the lobby. I’d never been stupid. I knew when to keep my mouth shut, and when to take action. Now was my time to get away from here, regardless of what that looked like.
I stopped in front of the Beta. She looked up, then peeked over my shoulder, obviously looking for the guys. They hadn’t left a good impression which worked in my favor.
