Chapter 8
I lay in bed, thinking about these things. After midnight, Bran sent me a message: “Baby, are you asleep?”
“No, waiting for you.”
“Remember those three who scammed your family? I summoned my werewolf pack. Those scammers are so terrified that they’ll never dare to show their faces around here again. And the inmates who bullied your brother were left with a warning that they’ll be hunted down like prey if they ever lay a finger on him again. The guards who once turned a blind eye’ve been given a taste of the werewolves‘ power, and they’ll think twice before being negligent again.”
“Please, don’t cry. It shreds my heart into
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pieces.”
“My brother was framed and imprisoned. Can we get his case retried?”
Bran let out a heavy sigh. “Easy, love. Your brother’s case is a web tangled with the most powerful factions in the Frost Wind Pack. There are dark forces at play.”
I felt the hope in my eyes fade.
He quickly added, “Slow doesn’t mean never. I’m in this fight with you, every step of the way.”
I knew Bran cared deeply for me. He told me he was determined to help.
But just as we were piecing together a plan, his phone rang.
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A call from his pack back home.
Bran: “Mom.”
“Come back home.”
What’s wrong?”
“We’ll talk when you’re back.”
She hung up the phone.
Back home, Sarah was waiting for him.
Bran called out, “Mom.”
Sarah: “Do you know why I called you back?”
“Because I’m looking into Isabelle’s brother’s case.”
She said calmly, “Everyone involved in that
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case has been sentenced. What exactly are you trying to find out now?”
“My girlfriend’s brother was also dragged into it. I’m just trying to find out the details.”
Sarah lowered her eyes, “It’s impossible that everything will be cleared just because you ask.”
Bran remained silent.
Sarah looked up. “You’re not to meddle in this matter anymore.”
Bran took a silent deep breath. “Mom, do me a favor and get my girlfriend’s brother out of prison.”
“If it’s too difficult for you, then find a new girlfriend.”
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Bran frowned. “Mom, I’m serious about her!”
Sarah looked up, staring at Bran.
“How serious? Because she looks the most like Alice?”
“All these years, you’ve been looking for Alice’s substitutes everywhere. Even if Alice were alive, as long as she affects your status to be an alpha, don’t even think about it.”
“Have dinner with me tonight. The starlight pack is bringing their daughter. ”
I thought Bran would come to see me soon, but for three whole days, I only got calls from him.
“Are you busy lately?” I asked.
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“Baby, you have no idea how tightly I’m tied up with family matters! I can’t break free!”
I wasn’t worried about Bran cheating. I was terrified that he’d lose interest in me and stop trying to save my brother.
“I passed by the place where we first met today. Suddenly, I missed you so much.”
Bran responded, “I miss you too, my love! I miss you so much that I can’t sleep at night.I’m going crazy!”
I giggled softly. “Guess what I did today? I put on that sexy silk nightgown you love so much. While looking at myself in the mirror, I was thinking about how much you’d like it. “”
Bran let out a low, husky laugh. “Really? You’re killing me, baby! When I get back, I
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can’t wait to see you in it.”
I continued, “I also found our old photos. You used to steal kisses from me all the time. It’s been so long, and I’m starting to forget how it felt.”
“Baby, just hold on a few more days. I swear, I’ll fight through all the obstacles my family throws at me. I’ll crawl back to you!”
Then our video call got interrupted.
It was Ryder.
“What do you want now?” I snapped.
“I’m at my mansion.Just opposite to your house. Come.”
“I want to talk to you about your brother.”
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“Ryder…”
“You know I wouldn’t joke about this.”
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