Chapter 13 Just as Calista was leading Poppy out of the hospital room , she ran straight into Mona . Mona was still furious about Maisie's allergic reaction and Calista's failure to prepare the dinner . She didn't even look up before snapping , " Watch where you're going ! " When she realized it was Calista , it only fueled her anger further . But before she could say anything more , Calista simply walked around her and left with Poppy . Lucy followed behind , offering only a quick nod to Mona as she passed . Mona stood frozen for a moment before snapping back to her senses . She turned , wanting to call out to Calista , but they were already nearly at the elevator . " Calista ! " she shouted , taking a few hurried steps forward . " Are you abandoning your daughter again ? What kind of mother are you ! " Calista heard those words but didn't stop walking . If she was considered a bad mother , then there were no good mothers left in this world . Memories of raising Maisie flooded her mind - children with Alpha bloodlines were inherently more difficult to care for than ordinary children . Maisie had always been full of energy . Calista had endured countless sleepless nights and given endless love , yet the Gray family still acted as if she had done nothing . Mona cursed a few more times , but Calista walked into the elevator unfazed . Finally giving up , Mona returned to the hospital room . Seeing Maximus holding Maisie , she complained , " Don't you have work to do ? And there are many matters in the pack that need your attention . Why don't you make Calista stay here with Maisie ? " Maximus gently placed Maisie back on the bed , then answered , " Maisie comes first . The pack and other matters can wait until tomorrow . " Mona pulled out the grilled cheese sandwich she'd brought , handing it to him while complaining , " You never discipline Calista . She can't even take proper care of her own child , and now she can't even be bothered to prepare dinner . She's getting more and more out of control . " Maximus took the sandwich and tore off a corner to test the temperature . " It's fine . She'll come around in a few days . " He figured Calista was upset , probably because he'd brought Vespera back to Moon Mark Manor . Though he couldn't be entirely sure . Maximus brought the grilled cheese sandwich to Maisie's lips and fed her a bite , then suddenly stopped . He shoved the rest of the sandwich into Mona's hands . " Mom , look after Maisie for me . I need to go find Calista . " He'd realized that the next few days were Calista's heat period . His plan was simple - get her pregnant now , so he wouldn't have to make this trip every month . Mona took the sandwich and agreed without thinking , assuming he was just going to persuade Calista . Outside the hospital , Calista stood holding Poppy's hand . Lucy could see that Mona's words had hurt Calista deeply . She was about to say something comforting when Poppy spoke first . " I'm sorry , Aunt Calista , " Poppy said softly , looking up guiltily . " I shouldn't have said bad things about Maisie . " She truly felt sorry - after all , Maisie was Calista's daughter , and her words must have hurt Calista . 11.26 Dricated battles Alba Indocopia the Docker Queen 38.7 % Chapter 13 Calista looked at her niece with mixed emotions . Poppy's kindness touched her heart , but Maisie's behavior broke it . She crouched down to meet Poppy at eye level , gently stroking her hair . " Sweetheart , you didn't do anything wrong . You don't need to apologize . If anyone should apologize , it's me - I'm the one who spoiled Maisie , " Poppy threw her arms around Aunt Calista's neck , nuzzling her cheek . " Don't be sad , Aunt Calista . I'll always be with you . " Calista's eyes welled up again . " Alright . I won't be sad anymore . " They held each other tightly until the taxi arrived . When Calista stood up , Lucy looked at her with a soft smile that clearly showed she had noticed how much Calista had changed . Calista gave a small , bitter laugh . " Took me long enough to figure things out . " Lucy gave her shoulder a comforting pat . Just as Calista was about to get into the taxi , a familiar voice calling her name cut through the noise around her . That cold , emotionless tone could only belong to Maximus . Calista turned around . The love that once filled her eyes when she saw him had long since vanished , replaced only by the indifference one shows to strangers . Maximus walked closer , his voice flat . " Let's have dinner together . " Calista froze , and even her wolf suddenly jolted awake from its slumber . In their five years as mates , he had never made such a suggestion - Calista knew clearly in her heart that he didn't truly care about her . Those divorce papers must have caught his attention . This wasn't romance - it was just a transaction . With that thought , Calista agreed . She let Lucy and Poppy head back first , then silently got into Maximus's car . The silence between them grew heavy and oppressive . Calista stared out the window at the passing streets , lost in thought , not realizing they were driving toward Silvermoon Pack It wasn't until the familiar gates of Silver Manor came into view that Calista snapped out of her reverie . But she didn't ask about dinner - they both knew this trip had nothing to do with eating . After Maximus got out of the car , he walked straight into the manor without a word , Calista following silently behind . When they reached the upstairs bedroom , he began removing his jacket . ( 0 ) 600 ( 0 ) 11:26 Rejected by the Alpha , I Became the Pack's Queen 40.3 % Chapter 14