“And I said no!” Her voice rose despite her obvious pain. “Do you know why I can’t go with her? Why I’m stuck in this bed?”
“You caught a cold. Stop being dramatic.”
Diane laughed-a harsh, bitter sound. “A cold? Is that what you think?You were with your mistress yesterday afternoon, weren’t you? In her bed?”
My blood went cold. “Keep your voice down.”
“Afraid Ella might hear that her father is a cheating bastard?” Diane’s eyes flashed. “We’re mates, Howard. Every time you fuck someone else, I feel like I’m being torn apart from the inside. You know this. Every. Single. Time.”
“This isn’t about us.” I moved closer, lowering my voice.”This is about Ella’s wedding.”
“Everything is connected!” Diane hissed. “I’m in this bed because you couldn’t keep it in your pants. I felt every thrust, Howard. Every single one. Do you have any idea what that feels like?”
“It’s been ten years,” I snapped. “If you can’t satisfy me…”
“We’re bonded!Forever! You think I wanted this pain? To feel your betrayal physically every time?”
I grabbed her arm. “Give me the card.”
“No.” She yanked free. “And if you give her money to buy that dress without me, I’ll make sure Draven gets those documents.”
My grip tightened on her wrist. “What documents?”
Her smile was cold. “The ones about his parents’ ‘accident.’ The recording of you admitting you hired those rogues to ambush them. All because Alpha Henry was getting too close to your embezzlement scheme.”
“You wouldn’t dare.”
“Try me.” She pulled her arm free. “I may be your mate, Howard, but I stopped being your doormat years ago. Those documents are with someone I trust completely. If anything happens to me, they go straight to Draven.”
“You vindictive bitch.”
“I learned from the best.” She lay back down. “Now get out. Your daughter will buy her dress with me next week. And Howard? The next time you feel like visiting your whore’s bed, remember I feel every second of your betrayal.”
I stormed out, slamming the door. Diane had me cornered. She’d been cleverer than I’d given her credit for, stealing those documents and recording our conversation.
For years I’d thought she was oblivious,the perfect submissive mate,until she revealed she knew everything.
The investigator I hired hadn’t found anything.Whoever had those documents was careful. And I couldn’t just kill Diane, she’d made sure a letter would point to me if she died.
Ella looked up expectantly when I returned to the living room.
“Your mother won’t budge,” I said. “You’ll have to wait until next week.”
“But Daddy…”
“No arguments, Ella.” I reached for my phone. “I’ll transfer some money to your account instead. Go buy yourself something nice at the mall.”
“How much?”
“Ten thousand. Will that help you wait a week?”
“I suppose.” She stood up, already texting someone. “Thanks, Daddy.”
As she walked away, I downed the whiskey I’d poured earlier.
Ella’s POV
Great! With the ten thousand dollars Daddy put in my account, I could finally go see Dr. Vale about my fake pregnancy plan. I’d already spent lots of money on those fake tests and paying that nurse to change the lab results when Draven wanted proof.
Crying about the wedding dress was just my latest act, it always works on Daddy. He’ll give me anything to stop me from crying and keep me happy.
I checked the time on my phone as I slipped into my car.
Daddy had just driven away, no doubt heading to meet that pathetic Linda. Did he really think I didn’t know about their little affair? I’d followed them several times, knew exactly where their love nest was located. The funny thing was, I didn’t even need to use that information against him yet. Linda was actually quite useful to me,she’d do anything to stay in my father’s good graces.
But if I needed something to use against them, I knew how to make a big pack scandal that would show what they both did.
I called the doctor while driving away from home.
“Dr. Vale speaking.” He sounded mad.
“Hi, Dr. Vale. It’s Ella Howard.” I kept my voice nice.
“Ah, the fake pregnant girl.” He sounded like he was looking down on me.
“The one who’s going to make you rich to help her,” I said back. Who did he think he was? I wasn’t some weak wolf. I was Elder Howard’s daughter, future Luna of Storm Valley Pack.
“Sure, but you haven’t paid me yet. Are you really pregnant?” He talked like I was stupid.
“I’m working on it,” I said, staying calm. “Doctor, can we meet? I have your first payment ready.”
“Good. I’m at my house. Come over. I’ll send you the address.”
He hung up. That rude man hung up on me! If I didn’t need him so bad, I’d make him sorry.
His house was in a rich area just fifteen minutes away. The guard let me in after Dr. Vale said okay. When I rang his bell, he opened the door wearing just tight underwear, showing off his strong body with some chest hair.
“Aren’t you going to put clothes on?” I asked, looking at his body. He wasn’t Draven, but he looked good, with big shoulders and strong muscles.
“No, I’m good like this.” His eyes looked hungry. “Where’s the money?”
“You’re fast.”
“In lots of ways, darling.” He smiled a bit.
“First, tell me how you’ll help me.”
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