Free Web NovelChapter 116: Chapter 116
Kyra’s POV
"You have a meeting with the model we want to hire for our products, Miss Kyra. After that, you have a meeting with the design team."
I nodded at Yara as we walked toward my office.
I sat down and glanced at the calendar on my desk, marking off another completed meeting. Being back in the corporate world was exhausting, but it was nothing compared to handling pack affairs. For the past week, I’d been juggling both my company responsibilities and the temporary leadership of the Raven Shadow Pack.
Managing both my company and pack affairs was draining, though thankfully not as overwhelming as I’d feared. My years as Luna of the Nightfall Pack had prepared me well for multitasking leadership roles.
Sylvia, my wolf, stirred restlessly within me, sensing my fatigue. "Rest soon," she seemed to urge.
I had just settled into my swivel chair when my phone rang. "Hello, Emily."
"I’m taking Snow on a lunch date," Emily announced.
I smiled. "Sure."
"But please tell her nanny that I don’t have the budget for her. Why tag along?"
I chuckled. "Let her be, Emily. Ana will take good care of her—"
"No, thanks! Just call her now because I left her in your condo. I’m in the car with Snow. Hey, love, say hello to mommy..."
My smile widened at hearing my daughter’s voice. I was grateful to have trustworthy friends to help with Snow. At least I wouldn’t have to worry while working, knowing she was in good hands.
My day continued in a whirlwind of meetings. After my final appointment concluded around 5 PM, I returned to my office exhausted. I’d already informed Ana I’d be home late tonight. I was about to collapse into my chair when I noticed someone sitting on the couch, watching me as I stretched my neck and arms.
My lips parted in surprise. When Nathan chuckled at my reaction, I felt my cheeks flush.
He stood, casually rolling up the sleeves of his polo shirt. His familiar minty scent filled the room. "You’re exhausted. Glad I came to bring you some food. I bet you’re starving."
I raised an eyebrow. "Let me guess. Your mother cooked too much again?"
He chuckled, setting the containers on my coffee table. "You know her too well. She always makes enough to feed an entire pack."
"I missed her cooking," I admitted, moving to join him on the couch.
As we ate in comfortable silence, I watched him. He seemed genuinely concerned about me, reminding me of our early days together—before Sophia returned. Before everything fell apart.
"How’s managing the Raven Shadow Pack going?" he asked.
"Challenging. I’m handling territory disputes, pack hierarchy issues, and trying to appoint reliable wolves to key positions."
Nathan nodded. "I remember how much you helped me with similar issues at my pack. You were always better at resolving conflicts than I was."
"You give me too much credit," I said, though I appreciated his acknowledgment.
"No, I mean it. You were an exceptional Luna when you served, Kyra. I just didn’t appreciate it enough then."
The sincerity in his voice made my chest tighten. After all these years, I realized I couldn’t truly blame him for what happened. He never asked me to fall in love with him. He didn’t know I had feelings for him, even before we married, feelings that only intensified when he showed me how caring he could be as a mate.
From the beginning, he’d made it clear I was just his best friend... I was the one who hoped for more, who dreamed of something I thought was beyond reach. And now, seeing his sincerity, his effort, the worry and care in his eyes...
I’d been deeply wounded and wasn’t ready to trust again, but I also knew that running away wouldn’t help. Eventually, I would have to face the truth. I would have to face my feelings too.
I wasn’t sure how long I could keep ignoring his feelings when he was trying to rebuild what we’d lost.
"Kyra," Nathan said softly, "I was wondering... if it would be okay with you if I spent some time with Snow?"
His request caught me off guard. Even when Snow was still inside me, I knew Nathan loved her, despite his assumption that Kieran was her father. When I gave birth, I’d seen him shed tears of joy. Now that he could see her in person, I could tell his attachment had only grown stronger.
An Alpha’s instincts naturally recognized their own offspring. I’d been careful to mask Snow’s natural scent, knowing Nathan could sense she was his pup. Since Snow hadn’t shifted yet and her wolf remained dormant, there was no spiritual connection to reveal the truth to Nathan.
He licked his lips nervously, looking down. "I know this is too much to ask. I just... want to stay in your life even if you don’t want to be with me anymore. Don’t get me wrong! I’m not using her. I just... I feel like seeing her is enough to make me happy."
He’s giving up on us. I wanted him to do that five years ago, but hearing him say that, I didn’t know anymore. My feelings were coming back but my fear was taking the best of me.
I swallowed hard and forced myself to smile. I did everything I could so my smile wouldn’t end up looking fake. And when he smiled happily, I somehow felt relieved and...happy. freёwebnovel.com
He wants to be with his daughter. I should really tell him the truth, but I’m scared.
We were smiling genuinely at each other when the door swung open. Yara entered, and behind her was Phoebe, whose lips immediately parted after seeing me and her brother together.
Okay... I really think this is...awkward.
"Are you dating in her office, Nathan?" Phoebe shamelessly asked as she smirked.
Nathan cursed under his breath. "Don’t give her a reason to kick me out of her life again, Phoebe. Why are you here?"
Phoebe grinned even more. "I was about to ask Kyra to go on a dinner date with me, but it seems you got to ask her early."
