Chapter 6 52% 55 vouchers Amelia sat on the couch in the living room , her hands clutched tightly in her lap as she faced her sister's cold glare . From the hallway, her parents ' voices echoed , raised , sharp , and furious . " She's not staying in my house . She should go back to her Alpha husband ! " her father , Greg , growled . " She's not leaving ! " her mother fired back . " She's my daughter , and I won't let her go in this condition . If you insist on throwing her out , I'll leave with her . " Suddenly , silence . The argument stopped . Only the ticking of the clock filled the heavy air . " This is your fault , " Gloria spat from across the room , arms crossed tightly . " The only time Mom and Dad ever fought like this was when you chose to marry Aiden . " Amelia looked down , guilt clenching her chest . " I ... I didn't have anywhere else to go , " she whispered . " You should've slept on the street . " " Gloria ! " their mother's voice cut like a whip . Gloria's eyes flared , but she stayed silent . " You shouldn't be harsh to your sister . She's family , " Evelyn said gently as she entered the room . Gloria scoffed , stood , and left the room , leaving Amelia and her mother alone . Evelyn moved closer and sat beside her , the soft concern in her eyes making Amelia's heart ache . " Amelia , honey ... how are you feeling ? " Amelia glanced at her mother . She remembered how she'd defied her to marry Aiden . She'd expected anger ... resentment . But instead , there was only warmth . Mothers never stop loving . No matter how broken , no matter the mistakes . " I feel better , Mom ," she lied . Her voice was soft , barely audible . Evelyn didn't press . She only gave a small smile and brushed a hand gently through Amelia's hair . " Are you hungry , honey ? " " No ... I'm fine ." Amelia dropped her gaze , her fingers fiddling with the edge of her dress . " I'm sorry , " she whispered . " I made you and Dad argue . I'll leave tomorrow morning ." Her mother's hand stilled . " Honey , your father loves you . He's just angry . You can stay as long as you need to ." Amelia nodded . A long silence passed before her mother gently asked , " What happened , sweetheart ? How's Eva ? " At the mention of her daughter , Amelia's heart shattered all over again . Pain clutched her chest . Eva's laughter , her tiny hands , gone . Her mother didn't know . " Eva is dead . " Evelyn froze . Her eyes widened in horror . " What ? How ? What happened ? " 1/3 52 % Chapter 6 " She was poisoned ." " What ? " Evelyn gasped . " What's Aiden doing ? Is he trying to find out who poisoned her ? " 55 vouchers Amelia didn't speak . Tears rolled down her cheeks . Her throat closed in . She swallowed hard , trying to force down the sobs . " He thinks I poisoned her ," she finally whispered . " He broke the bond . Rejected me . We're divorced because of Sofia ." Evelyn's heart sank . Her arms wrapped around her daughter without hesitation . Sofia . " She's back ? His ex ? " Amelia nodded . 7 . Evelyn exhaled . Her voice wavered with sadness . " He left Sofia for you ... I suppose it shouldn't be a surprise that he'd leave you for her . " She paused , then shook her head . This isn't the time to talk about what could've been . All her daughter needed at this moment was comfort . She pulled Amelia into a deep embrace , holding her tightly as her daughter cried . After a long time , Amelia's breathing softened . Her mother helped her upstairs , drew her a warm bath , and tucked her into bed . The next morning , Amelia woke up feeling heavy and weak . The scent of her childhood home comforted her . She looked around the familiar room , once her safe haven . She remembered nights curled in bed next to her mother , afraid of storms or nightmares , how the fear would vanish in her arms . She slipped out of bed , took a bath , and dressed simply . Just as she was tying her hair , the door opened . Her mother walked in with a tray of food , smiling gently . " Good morning , Mom ," Amelia said quietly . " Good morning , honey . I hope you're feeling better ? " Evelyn placed the tray on the bed . Amelia gave a small nod and began eating . She hadn't realized how hungry she was . She hadn't eaten since leaving the hospital after Eva's death . Her mother sat beside her , watching . " Amelia ... are you pregnant ? " Amelia froze . Slowly , she looked up and nodded . Evelyn's shoulders dropped in a soft sigh . She'd suspected . And she knew her husband would never allow Amelia to stay now . Especially not with Aiden's child . And if Aiden found out where she was ... She had to protect her daughter . " I know your father is angry . But don't worry I've made arrangements , " she said gently . " A friend of mine in Ocean Moon Pack has helped you get a place . Once you're settled , she'll help you find a job too ." Amelia looked at her mother with teary eyes . " Thank you ... " But as she said it , the warmth in her chest faded , replaced by a growing unease . 2/3 52 % Chapter 6 55 vouchers Ocean Moon Pack is ruled by one of the deadliest alphas alive and they are rivals with Aiden . Going there was like a death sentence . Her heart sank . TBC B