Reclaimed By The Alpha King

I stepped closer, wanting to talk, but before I could say anything, Kaitlyn had already turned and was walking toward the canteen without looking back or speaking another word. ’What’s going on with them?’ I thought to myself, confusion clouding my face. It was unusual for them to act this way.

I quickened my pace, catching up to Kaitlyn just as she was about to sit beside Liza at a table in the canteen. I sat down across from them, trying to remain calm, not wanting to make things worse by acting impulsively.

"I believe we’re all friends here, right?" I began, my voice soft yet steady. "If I’ve done something wrong, I’d like to know. Please, tell me what’s going on."

Neither of them responded. The silence was deafening, and I could feel my frustration bubbling to the surface. Why were they shutting me out like this?

"Even siblings have misunderstandings, but that doesn’t stop them from being family. I see both of you as my family here. But if you don’t feel the same way, fine." My voice edged with irritation as I looked at them both. "But if you aren’t going to tell me what I did wrong, then I won’t bother anymore."

Kaitlyn finally broke the silence, her voice carrying a note of disappointment. "If we’re family, why have you been ignoring us? We barely see you anymore, and when we do, it’s like you don’t even care. You’re too busy with the higher ranks of the pack."

Her words stung. Was that really how they saw me? A selfish person who didn’t care about them? I didn’t want them to think that way.

"I haven’t ignored you on purpose," I explained, trying to keep my voice calm. "I’ve been working with Alpha Derrick, Ma’am Elena, and others on the pack’s safety. There’s something... something terrible threatening us, and it’s bigger than all of us. We need outside help, and I’ve been trying to secure that. I’m sorry for not telling you sooner."