The Clean-Freak Alpha’s Dirty Secret Love Chapter 06
I turned to look at Flora.
She had been secretly rejoicing that I hadn’t become Luna.
When our eyes met, she flinched and shrank back into Waldo’s
embrace, pretending to be afraid.
Her guilty act almost made me laugh.
“Flora, are you not leaving yet? Or are you waiting for me to print
out screenshots of your social media posts, chat logs, and hotel
check–in records for everyone to see?”
She went rigid, hatred flashing in her eyes.
“Janet. You’re cruel.”
I shrugged. “Compared to you? I’m still miles behind.”
Waldo’s mother rushed over and grabbed my hand, her eyes red.
“Janet, I’ve always seen you as the Luna of this pack.”
“Waldo has been foolish. Give me a chance–I’ll make him change. Please.”
I gently pulled my hand away and patted hers.
“This isn’t about discipline anymore.”
I looked at Waldo, who was still holding Flora.
“A germaphobe Alpha–who can catch a she–wolf’s cherry pit in his
bare hand, stay overnight at his mate’s friend’s house, and take her
to a private treatment room.”
“He’s too dirty. I don’t want him anymore.”
Waldo didn’t say a word. His head was bowed, lips pressed tight.
I set down the microphone, bowed to the crowd, and walked out of the Moon Temple.
Behind me, I could hear murmurs, Waldo’s desperate explanations,
and his father’s stifled shouts.
But I only felt lighter.
The next day. I brought a thermos of food to the hospital.
My mother sat by the bed, watching TV. She’d lost weight, and her
hair had thinned from chemo. But her spirits were good.
She smiled at me, then noticed my bare ring finger.
“Where’s your mate ring?”
I sat down and rested my head on her shoulder.
“Mom, the ceremony fell apart.”
She didn’t look surprised. She just reached up and stroked my hair.
Her touch was soft, like when she used to rock me to sleep as a child.
“That’s all right. Do what your heart tells you.
“You’re not angry with me? The whole pack saw what happened.”
She looked down at me and smiled.
“I know my daughter better than anyone. You’ve always been cautious. If you reached the point of ending things in front of the entire pack, it was because you had no other choice.”
I buried myself in her arms. After a long moment, I looked up.
“The Alpha King wants to send me to handle border affairs in the
newly expanded territory. Come with me.”
She agreed without hesitation. “Good. I finally get to spend time
with my daughter.”
A week later, I wrapped up my work at Duskclaw Pack. I was just
waiting to leave.
The day before I set out, I visited Waldo’s parents.
They had always been kind to me. At the ceremony, I’d
embarrassed them. I owed them an apology.
Waldo’s father sat on the couch, an ashtray already full. He stood up
the moment he saw me.
His mother’s eyes were still swollen. She held my hand and wouldn’t let go.
“We’ve already punished that ungrateful son of ours.”
Waldo stood off to the side. There were bruises and welts on his
forearms–probably from a belt.
I didn’t give him a second glance.
“I came to say goodbye.”
“I’m grateful for all the care you’ve shown me over the years. But
Waldo and I… we’re truly over.”
Waldo’s father let out a long sigh and didn’t push further.
“He was the one who didn’t have the fortune to keep you.”
“We’ve always seen you as a daughter. That won’t change.”
I was about to leave when Waldo, who’d been silent the whole time,
finally spoke.
“Where are you going? Will you come back?”