Chapter 51 "Your fiance is a werewolf?" my father questions and I sigh. This is not going to go well.
"And a nanny?!" my mother interjects.
"Oh darn, we'll be the laughing stock of the kingdom..." my mother elbows my father in the ribs hard enough to make him grunt.
"We are just thrilled to know you won't spend the rest of eternity alone. Isn't that right?!" She states glaring at my father's slip of the tongue.
Shit.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"You'll just have to be extra careful around full moons until after the mating ceremony, and until you've changed her, please tellyou'll mark this one on the wedding day? No waiting around like with Amelia, such a loss, I may not have seen eye to eye with her but she was still my daughter in law," she adds.
Great now mother is referring to Brielle being unpredictable on full moons, like that makes her unsuitable to be around Max or maybe it's because she is werewolf and I am Lycan. Lycans preferred to stay around other Lycans. I've told my staff to be quiet about it but people talk.
"Mother, Brielle is more than capable of caring for Max," I say firmly. "She is good with him and he adores her." "Oh, well not to worry then you can just change her after the ||| O < Chapter 51 288 Vouchers wedding and nothing to worry about," she says happily and I bite back a groan knowing I will have to cclean.
As I struggle to maintain my composure, the sound of footsteps echoes in the hallway. Bree walks in with Max, oblivious to what she has walked in on. Max's innocent shout breaks the silence.
"Grandma, Grandpa!" he squeals while my heart feels like it is about to sputter out of my chest. Bree smiles politely and my mother's eyes instantly lock onto her excitedly when Max draws her attention when he rushes over to her hugging around her legs.
My parents' faces light up with genuine joy as they embrace Max, their eyes bright with love and excitement. They quickly turn to Bree, their expressions shifting to one of confusion, fascination, and perhaps a hint of unease. Bree stands tall and elegant, in her flowing summer dress, her posture perfectly poised as she takes in the scene before her. She radiates a sense of grace and beauty, but there is also confusion etched into her features and nervousness.
"Is this the young lady?" my mother asks, turning to Brielle with a warm smile.
I can see Brielle 's confusion, her eyes flicking between my parents and me. I step forward, taking her hand in mine, a gesture that surprises both her and me.
As my mother's question hangs in the air, Brielle and I exchange a look. Her eyes are wide with surprise and uncertainty, but mostly confusion as I press my lips to the back of her hand, her brows pinch and she bites her lip, probably wondering why I am touching her but she doesn't 26.03% ||| O < Chapter 51 jerk away, the shock of my actions having frozen her.
1 288 (Vouchers I squeeze her hand reassuringly before turning to face my parents.
"Yes, this is Brielle," I answer, trying to keep my tone calm and casual.
My mother's smile widens as her eyes take in Brielle from head to toe. She seems satisfied with what she sees as she nods approvingly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMy mother beams, “We're so delighted to meet you, dear." My parents have been houndingto remarry for years now, Brielle could be a farm animal and she would be ecstatic.
Brielle stammers, clearly overwhelmed. "It's a pleasure to meet you too," she says, her voice rising higher with her nervousness as looks towondering what the fuck is going 1. on.
"Oh, she is perfect, just as beautiful as you said," his mother gushes while Brielle tries to figure out what they're talking about.
"She's lovely," my father speaks up, his voice deep and warm. "You've done well for yourself, Son. 4 swallow thickly watching Brielle who looks on the verge of fleeing the room or demanding to know what is going on.
Brielle's gaze shifts from my parents to me, her expression filled with confusion and questions. I sense her uncertainty, but I know must keep things together for now. I swallow hard and pull her into a tight hug, my heart pounding against my chest. "Play along," I breathe into her ear, hoping she'll grasp the gravity of the situation. 59.80% < Chapter 51 288 iVouchers Brielle stiffens in my embrace, her body tense with apprehension. She knows that something is off, but doesn't voice it, though I was half expecting her to shoveaway.
"Well, are you going to hog your Balixtons fiancée or let us actually meet her?” my father jokes, his tone lighthearted but his eyes revealing a deeper E.! curiosity. Unbeknownst to him, the weight of my little secret threatens to crumble and Brielle barely hides her gasp. "Fiancé? What's a fiancé?"