I turned to leave-
But then I heard something at the end of the hallway.
From Felix’s room.
I walked over, pushed the door open.
Moore was sitting cross–legged in the middle of the plush carpet<b>, </b>carefully building a small block city.
It <b>was </b>the birthday gift <b>I </b>had given Felix.
“Daddy!” Moore’s eyes lit up.
<b>“</b>Can you help me build? I want to make it really tall!”
Then he looked up at me, hesitant.
“Also<b>… </b>can I live in this room?”
A sharp pain stabbed through my chest.
Justst month, Felix had looked up at me the same way.
“Daddy, will you build with me?”
And what did I say?
<b>“</b>Daddy’s busy. Later.”
Butter never came.
Because my attention was always on Suzanna and her son.
I ignored Felix over and over again.
“This room doesn’t belong to <b>you</b><b>,</b>” I said, my voice raw.
“Get out.”
Moore blinked, confused. “Daddy?”
“I said get out!” I snapped.
“And don’t ever set foot in this room again!”
Tears welled up in his eyes. He took a step back, frightened.
“Alpha Foster!”
Suzanna rushed in, shielding Moore in her arms.
“Do you even realize how terrifying your tone just was?!”
“Crash-<b>!</b><b>” </b>
The block city copsed.
Pieces scattered <b>across </b>the floor.
+15 <b>BONUS </b>
+15 <b>BONUS </b>
Among the mess, a small y figurine rolled to a stop at my feet.
I <b>froze</b><b>. </b>
It <b>was </b>the one we made together at Felix’s first parent–child activity.
He had held it up proudly that <b>day</b><b>, </b>saying:
“This is Daddy. This is Mommy. And this is me.”
I even joked:
“Then you better keep it safe. The three of us have to stay together forever.”
Now the little sculpture was cracked in two-
Like a silent mockery of everything I once promised.
I couldn’t hold it in anymore.
I sank to the floor<b>, </b>covered my face, and broke down in tears.
I had lost them.
“Alpha Foster<b>…</b><b>” </b>
Suzanna’s voice came from beside me.
She crouched down<b>, </b>gently cing a hand on my shoulder.
“I know this is hard. But you still have me. And Moore. Luna Summer and Felix leaving might be a good thing for you—”
Disgust surged in my chest.
I shoved her hand away<b>, </b>my voice a growl.
“Get out.”
At that moment, a low voice echoed from the doorway.
“Alpha. You’re back.”
I turned sharply, eyes zing.
Sean stood at the door, his expression torn.
1 stormed over<b>, </b>grabbed his cor, and mmed him against the frame.
“Why didn’t you tell me?!”
“Alpha-”
“Why didn’t you tell me Summer took Felix and left?!”
My roar shook the hallway. Suzanna wentpletely silent.
Sean’s voice was steady, but low.
“We tried <b>to </b>contact you immediately… but you had blocked the mindlink.”
I froze.
Last night shed through my mind-
The dim lights in the suite.
Suzanna’s bare shoulders.
Her whispers in my ear.
Yes<b>. </b>
I had cut off the mindlink on purpose–so I could “rx.<b>” </b>
The realization made my stomach churn.
I nearly threw up.
“Alpha?” Sean asked cautiously.
I didn’t respond.
I leaned against the wall, crushed under the weight of regret.
Summer… I’m sorry.
I finally understood-
I had driven them away with my own hands.
Just then, Aksher’s voice growled in my head.
“Pathetic. What good are your tears now?”
“<b>If </b>you’re still an Alpha, go get her back. Don’t just sit here.”
He was right.
I took a deep breath and straightened up.
“Sean. Pull the passenger manifests for all outbound flights in thest three hours. Now.”
Sean’s eyes sharpened. “Yes, Alpha.”
He turned and left immediately.
I slowly turned back to Suzanna<b>, </b>my expression ice–cold.
“You and your son. Out of the Alpha House. Now.”
Her <b>eyes </b>widened<b>, </b>color draining from her face.
“What?” she whispered. “Alpha Foster<b>, </b>what are you saying? You can’t-”
“Guards!” I barked. My voice cut through the air like a de.
“Come in. Pack up their things. I want them gone within thirty minutes.”
Two Omega servants pushed the door open, bowed, and nodded. “Yes, Alpha.”
I didn’t look at her again.
I lowered my eyes, staring at the ring in my palm.
No matter how far she’s gone-
I’ll bring her back.
Even if I have to risk everything.