That just happened . 4.2 % 备 Dammit . What the hell am I doing ? I just gave up everything I've worked so hard for and I can't even bring myself to regret it . I am beyond angry and hurt There has to be something wrong in my stupid brain . I'm not the only one at fauft here . Xo acted like I was her possession and I understand that she's upset about whatever pack bullshit is going on , but she threatened to fire me . " Phoebe , " the guilt in Knight's tone kills me . Is this worth everything I'm giving up ? I need to ask more questions . I need more information . Things are escalating incredibly fast , and he looks at me with his stupid sad eyes I can't even breathe sometimes . " You know I've been here a few days now and I haven't seen any of it , " tlook out at the massive space behind the packhouse . There's a thin cloud of fog over the pasture . It glows under the new moon . The silhouettes of the houses and trees make the scene something out of a horror movie or a really pretty dark romance . I hate all of this . Not having control and the universe just playing games with my stupid sentimental heart . " That's because no one is allowed to show you around unless I say it's okay , " he sighs . " I'm not ready to share you with anyone else , " And then he says shit like that . " The twins have seen it all , " " I have no problem in showing anyone how beautiful they are and neither do my parents . It's a great honor to them and the pack to know our pups . The more of them that see Ayrie and Aizen , the safer it will be for them here and in the city . It's why Mom wants to take them out . So those who don't live on the ranch know them . So we can look after them better , " " Isn't it easier to explain that to me rather than let me panic ? " I ask . He laughs and squeezes my hand . " It's not easy to explain , Phoebe . You're human . We're hard - wired from a young age not to let humans in on any of our secrets . You're not the only one with trust issues and telling you where there are more of us can be fatal in the wrong hands , " " Right , " I nod . See , that I understand . Melissa and my dad painted a pretty picture of me opening my trap about what they are . Not that I ever wanted anyone to know . Who would fucking believe me ? I'd look like one of those conspiracy theorist nut jobs . Even if they're right . " I don't think my mother will hold back from now on though , " he says and stops right under the balcony where I've been working on Ayrie's un - birthday dress . " Do you sit here when I'm working ? " I ask pointing up at it . " Yes , " he shuts his eyes tightly . " It helps me sleep having you this close , " " You sleep here ? " there is no way this guy is blushing over getting caught being a sappy weirdo . " I pull out the armchair , " he admits sheepishly . " You can sleep in the room . You know that , right ? Ayrie would love that . And maybe it'll inspire more than just a couple of hours sleep . " " Okay , " he agrees without hesitation . " I know now , " " Why is it so important to them that the kids and i go with them ? What is their deal ? " " Ayrie is the oldest , right ? " 1/2 16:46 Fri , 9 May Chapter 35 " Yes , how did you know that ? " 会 2 % 創 20 " Ayrie is my heir . Aizen is her partner . It's rare for alpha females to be born that way . They will grow up and little to nothing will stand in the way of what they want . Those who control you control them . Xochtl wasn't born alpha . She became alpha when her mate was killed . " My father doesn't know yet because Xochtl and Alpha Greene don't want him to have that power either . My parents are doing everything in their power to keep us out of the media together to keep Arnold from finding out . " Immediately , they want you away from me because my wolf is the only one that can go up against him . Lots of people prefer the evil they know to the one they don't . " They are scared of what I'll do . With good reason , I'm not exactly a better fit . All they've seen me do is destroy everything I come into contact with , " " That doesn't seem fair . They don't know anything about you , " " Neither do you , " " I know enough not to be a fucking raging asshole , " I groan . " Even if you were what they think you are . I'm still stuck with you . Ayrie would kill me if I tried to take her away from here . Aizen is a good boy . He always does as he's told , but it would break their hearts , " " I don't know if I am offended or flattered , " he grins . " It was a fifty - fifty shot . You can call it a flesh wound , " we both laugh . " Can you explain to me what the ranks mean for the twins ? " " Yes , " he clears his throat . " My father is the alpha , right ? I am the first born so that means I'm his heir . The next alpha and it's genetically encoded into my DNA . Ayrie is my heir so she also carries that coding in her . When she has children of her own . Her firstborn will also carry it . Until the end of time or someone wipes our bloodline out , " " But she's just a little princess , " I shake my head . " I know , Angel . But the traits are there . She's mischievous , she demands , she dominates the room when she walks in . I've been watching both of them closely . Aizen is submissive to her . He protects her because it's his natural instinct to protect his alpha . When she says there is danger his instinct is to make sure it doesn't get to her . He's a beta with the strength of an alpha because of me . They balance one another perfectly logic and heart ," " You sound so proud , " I say loving how his eyes sparkle when he talks about them . " I am , Angel . You've done such a good job with the two of them without even knowing what they are , " he reaches up to caress my cheek . " I've prayed for peace for so long and convinced myself that it would only come in death . When I look at you , it feels a lot like the gods have more than answered , " 2/2