Chapter 160

160 –Making Me Transition

Madeline:

The rest of the day was not too bad. However, I did notice some unusual activity around the mansion.

Elgin returned soon after, and he told me the council had sent his people to check if he was staying in the room in the house with me, just to make sure everything was going fine.

Because of that, I had to tolerate him.

There had been no news from Baxter, so I wondered how things went between him and Yuvonne.

“How long are you going to hide it?” Elgin asked as we sat together in the living room after dinner. “There will come a time when you will have to tell them about your wolf eventually p>

Elgin explained his thoughts, and I knew he was right. I could not avoid it for too long.

“I am just trying to buy time so I can find information about my wolf, ” I replied, lowering my head.

“Do not think your wolf is evil, okay? Do not listen to what others have told you about it. That librarian knows nothing. She was only repeating what that writer talked about, and he had no clue. He was a crazy man, ” Elgin argued and I sighed.

“I hope it is true, but what if it is not, Elgin? Then what?” I said tiredly.

I felt worn out from everyone, from these alphas trying to convince me that my wolf was fine.

If she was fine, then how did I end up with three mates?

How did I end up carrying the child of all three of them? And what about her appearance?

She was a gray wolf, and there was no news about her kind, no information at all.

“Anyway, did you speak with your husband about the marriage?” Elgin asked, glancing at me while pretending to focus on the drink he was holding.

“I did,” I replied, watching him carefully.

“Hmm, what did he say?” he wondered, once again acting like he was not taking too much interest.

I guessed he was afraid I would change my mind.

“He said I can go for it.” As soon as I said that, Elgin wrinkled his nose.

“And before you tell me that it is because he is cheating on me, we have a strong level of understanding. We speak and discuss things from different points of view,” I explained, realizing it sounded as if he was not possessive at

all.

Which did not come as a surprise. He had always told me he was not the type to become jealous.

At the same time, I knew he was not the type who would accept his wife with someone else either, simply because his ego would not allow it.

“Okay, so then do you have a clear answer?” he asked, and I nodded.

“Yeah. He said that in order to save my children, it is okay if I want to do that,” I replied. I did not know why I was explaining so much. “But Elgin… ” I shifted in my seat. “I am not going to marry you. ”

1/3

160–Making Me Transition

+25 Bonus

As soon as I said that, I watched him frown.

“Why? This is the only way to save the children, is it not?” he questioned.

I began taking deep, heavy breaths.

“Come on, Madeline. Do not tell me you are going to try something else and fail. The council will not give you a second chance. Remember that, ” he pressed, almost refusing to accept my answer. “Besides, we already told them that we are mates. ”

I had only started to respond when there was a knock on the door.

Elgin rolled his eyes as he checked the time.

“Who is here at midnight?” he complained.

He got up, and the moment he opened the door, his two daughters were standing there with Silver behind them.

“Daddy, we had a nightmare,” they cried at the same time, hugging their father.

I could already tell that Elgin was distraught to see them in that condition.

“What happened to them?” Elgin asked Silver, who had tears in her eyes as well.

Silver walked in while rubbing her palms together. Her eyes landed on me, and I noticed they held a complaint.

“While you are busy taking care of your friend’s children, your own are suffering,” she claimed, making him look guilty, pushing guilt onto him.

“Even when he is with her, the sickness is the reason they had those night terrors,” I explained, so she would not place all the blame on him like she had been doing.

“Oh please, you are going to justify taking my husband’s time?” she argued.

As soon as she said that, I went silent. She was not exactly wrong.

“I do not understand how someone can do that. You have two more alphas and a husband,” she continued.

“Well then ask the council. They are making me marry one of them,” I retorted.

“That is because you are not transitioning. Transition and show them your wolf,” she shouted, and I clenched my jaw.

“Okay, Silver, the kids are already upset. You said you were worried for them. So why are you picking a fight with her instead of helping me take care of them?” Elgin argued, but she showed him her palm and walked toward me.

“Just transition and show them that your wolf is safe to be around your kids,” she demanded, and there was urgency in her voice.

I began to feel her wolf’s energy around me, and I did not like it.

When someone tries to release their wolf’s energy, it means they are challenging the other person.

And the other person’s wolf, no matter how hard they try to hide it, will eventually come out after being challenged.

I realized she was trying to push me into a transition.

Ruby Walker

Ruby Walker is a rising voice in the world of romance and spicy fiction. With a gift for weaving deep emotions, sizzling chemistry, and unexpected twists, her stories are a blend of passion and drama that captivate readers from start to finish. Ruby’s writing style is bold and irresistible—perfect for those who crave intense, addictive love stories.