Married My Ex’s Alpha Uncle

Beta Leo cleared his throat, interrupting their conversation. They both turned to look at us and I saw Elliot straightening when he saw me.

"You're awake," he stated, studying my face, his eyes landing on the bandage around my head and then darkening.

I nodded.

"Yes," I told him, my walls were up as I stared back at him. "How are you feeling?"

Did he care?

"Like I hit my head off a glass table," I said, jokingly. He didn't seem to find it funny because he snarled.

"This isn't a joke, Silver," he nearly barked. He walked over to me and grabbed my arm; he pulled me with him across the room and over to Shirley's bedside. "You need to thank her for saving your life. If it wasn't for her, you wouldn't be here right now." Regardless of her reasoning for saving me, I knew Elliot was right. She did save my life and I owed her thanks. So, I bowed my head to her, keeping my eyes fixed on the ground.

"Alpha Shirley, please accept my thanks," I told her. "I'm not sure what I can do to repay you."

When she didn't say anything, I lifted my gaze and I saw her staring up at Elliot with a loving look in her eyes. My chest tightened when she reached out and put a hand on his arm affectionately. He didn't push her away or step aside, he just looked back down at her and gave her a smile and a curt head nod. My heart fell deep into my stomach at the sight of their affection. Had he ever looked at me in such a way? Would he?

Was there something going on between them that I needed to know about?

"Elliot darling, would you mind stepping out so I can speak to Miss Silver alone?"

Elliot frowned and then looked at me; his eyes narrowed. I felt my cheeks burning from his scrutiny. He finally conceded and nodded.

"I'll run to grab you something to eat," he told her softly, putting a hand on her shoulder and giving it a gentle squeeze. He didn't even spare me a look as he left the room with Beta Leo trailing after him.

I was left alone with Shirley, and I felt more awkward than ever. Her leg was in a cast so I'm assuming she must have broken it. I knew her wolf would heal her soon enough though; she was an Alpha after all. "Silver, how about you take a seat? We really do have to talk and you're going to want to be sitting for this," she said softly, motioning for the chair at her bedside.

I stared at it hesitantly, but then I figured the quicker I could get this conversation over with, the quicker I could get out of there. So, I nodded and took a seat in the open chair. She gave me a small smile.

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"I will admit, I didn't like you for a while and I wanted you out of the picture," she admitted, surprising me. I wasn't sure what to say, so remained silent. "When I returned after my travels, I was surprised to see that Elliot had gotten married and I reacted poorly. For that, I apologize."

I raised my brows at her; was she really apologizing to me? I wasn't expecting this whatsoever.

"I'm not sure what to say," I admitted. "Thank you for apologizing."

She nodded and reached over to grab hold of my hand; she gave it a gentle squeeze.

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"Elliot didn't want me to tell you this because he wanted to keep it a secret a little longer. But seeming we, both almost died, I feel I have a right to tell you the truth. I can't keep this hidden from you anymore, Silver."

My heart fell into my stomach, unsure of where she was going with this.

"Okay?" I urged.

"Elliot doesn't love you," she said simply. "He only married you as a favor and he will leave you soon."

And the Shirley I knew was back.

I swallowed the lump in my throat and tried to speak.

"Shirley, I-"

"Please, let me finish," she said, holding up her hand and

successfully silencing me. "It's not because you are unlovable. In fact, you are quite likable despite the fact that you don't have a wolf. But it has nothing to do with that."

"Then what does it have to do with?" I found myself asking, my voice sounding unfamiliar.

She gave me a sympathetic smile.

"Elliot and I are true mates, Silver. I'm the one he's meant to be with."