“Mother,” Logan protested immediately, “you stated no work.”
“I will not be attending work, Logan,” she informed him. This would also inform the she-wolf, now positioned beside her table, that she was not present for business purposes.
“I apologise for interrupting your breakfast.” “I merely wished to request a few minutes of your time,” the she-wolf interjected.
“I apologise, miss.” I am on vacation with my son. Brianna calmly instructed, “Please contact one of my stores to schedule an appointment.”
“However, you are present.” The woman frowned down at her, clearly accustomed to obtaining her desires, being of Alpha lineage.
“Mother!”Logan complained to her once more.
She gazed directly at him; he was beginning to feel distressed. “I apologise,” she said to the she-wolf as she rose. “Come on, Logan.” “Let us proceed.” She observed him rise, took his hand, and manoeuvred around the she-wolf, only to have the creature seize her arm and stop her. She directed her gaze towards the woman’s hand.
The Bloody Alphas have consistently believed they could obtain anything they desired at any time, disregarding the lives, desires, or needs of others. They are all self-serving. She directed her gaze from the hand on her arm to the woman, clearly expressing her disdain for being restrained, yet she did not release her grip.
“I will soon be turning 18, and I desired.”
Brianna severed her hair, and she was not yet 18; this was utterly absurd. “I am indifferent,” she retorted, withdrawing her arm from the woman’s grasp. “It is exceedingly impolite to touch others, and even more discourteous to disrupt a family vacation.” Are you so egocentric and arrogant that you are solely concerned with your own interests? It is exceedingly egocentric.
Observed the she-wolf’s eyes widen significantly, presumably due to never having been addressed in such a manner, reprimanded for her conduct. “I informed you the other day, did I not?” Secure a spouse prior to selecting a gown. Are you exceedingly eager for male physical contact? Brianna gestured around the room, signalling to the Alpha males and Betas present, who were now seated and attentive to her. The room fell silent. “I am confident that one of them will make contact if you request.”
“You are exceedingly unkind,” the she-wolf exclaimed, then pivoted and departed swiftly.
“Indeed, she is quite unpleasant.” Brianna overheard another remark and did not bother to identify the speaker. She neither required nor desired wolves in her life. Merely turned and exited the restaurant with Logan.
“I apologise, Mother,” he whispered a moment later.
“It is acceptable, Logan; I do not require individuals of that nature in our lives, nor in my business, for that matter.” And she did not. She was highly renowned; she and Logan would never lack for anything, as she could supply him with all he would ever require for the remainder of his life. They possessed an amount of money beyond her capacity to expend. “I am accustomed to affluent, arrogant prima donnas and their aristocratic families.” One must confront them and make them aware that there are individuals capable of opposing them and asserting a refusal.
She guided him through the hotel. They were already attired for the day, proceeded to the ski-in, ski-out section of the hotel, and retrieved their equipment to embark on their activities.
Logan remained silent for more than an hour; then, while on a ski lift ascending the mountain, he turned to her and asked, “Do they consistently treat you this way?”He enquired softly.
“Yes, regrettably,” she replied succinctly, “it is the reason I departed.”
“Then I do not like them either,” she heard him murmur, his tone conveying a blend of sadness and irritation. Presumably sought to comprehend and associate with his own species. Werewolves were inherently social beings, which accounts for his numerous friendships. She was acquainted with many individuals but exclusively placed her trust in Stella. The girl and she shared commonalities. Both departed from their families for a man, seeking to live their lives peacefully and according to their desires. Independent of familial authority. For Stella, it was her father; for Brianna, it was her former Alpha.
Informing Logan that her departure was a consequence of such treatment was a sufficient rationale for him to accept; it was the reason for her exit, and she would eventually need to disclose the truth to him. Particularly if he encounters his Mate. She intended to inform him beforehand, as she did not want him to discover his Mate without her recognising his identity, thereby enduring the same anguish she had experienced. It would be preferable for him to locate a suitable partner to establish a committed relationship.
However, she would not need to concern herself with that until he turned 18, granting her an additional 11 years to devise a solution, she presumed. She could simply relocate them to a country devoid of wolves. A small number of them existed. She understood that Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and the majority of southern hemisphere nations lacked indigenous wolf populations, to her knowledge, rendering the presence of Werewolves improbable due to the heightened risk of human encounters with wolves. Probable targets for human hunting, resulting in death or separation from their pack, leading to captivity in a zoo or relocation to a country with an indigenous wolf population.
Brianna embraced him and reassured him not to be concerned. The majority were unaware of her true nature. He had scowled at her and was on the verge of enquiring further. Upon the lift’s arrival at the drop-off zone, she smiled directly at him, stating, “Race you to the bottom,” in an attempt to divert his attention. He recognised that he would be unable to resist the genuine challenge, as it was inherent in his nature to aspire to be the fastest and the strongest.
Maintained close proximity to him and permitted him to overtake her on the slope just before the conclusion of the run, heard him exclaim in triumph as he surpassed her, elated that he had defeated her at the finish. She was elated, and by the time they reached the bottom, his enquiries had vanished; he was laughing and asserting that she would never surpass him, claiming he was the best. She laughed, and then they raced to the chairlifts to continue.
