Alpha's Regret: Losing His True Mate

Before Elodie could even finish her sentence, a car rolled into the driveway.

The engine hummed softly, then cut off. A second later, the back door flew open.

"Mom! Great-grandma!"

Liora came tumbling out of the car, her little legs moving as fast as they could carry her. Her face was lit up with pure excitement.

Old Lady Miller’s entire expression softened. Her eyes crinkled at the corners as she smiled wide and bent down, arms open.

"Ah, there’s my girl!"

Liora had actually started running toward Elodie first. But the moment she saw her great-grandmother crouching down with her arms stretched out, she veered off course and threw herself into the old woman’s embrace instead.

Old Lady Miller hugged her tight, rocking her a little. "Have you eaten yet? Are you hungry?"

Liora shook her head, her voice muffled against her great-grandmother’s shoulder. "I just ate with Dad. I’m not hungry."

She pulled back after a moment, then turned toward Elodie. Her arms shot up immediately, fingers wiggling.

"Mom, hug!"

Elodie’s chest tightened, just a little.