Chapter 226

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"We haven't confirmed she's Nyx's sister," I reminded him. "That's just a theory." "Yeah," Jason said. "But it feels right. I can't explain it. I can't stop thinking of her that way." He wasn't wrong. The moment the idea got rooted in my mind, it made sense. There were no coincidences. Everything pointed toward it. Micah finally spoke, his voice calm but firm. "With her kind of power, it's possible. Hell, it'd be easy to cloak their presence. They've existed for what, three years? And no one knew a damn thing. If someone like that has their back, it's no wonder they've stayed hidden." He was right. Except for Sadie and her inner circle, no one had known hybrids even existed. When she first told me, I didn't believe her-until I saw them myself. Hybrids shouldn't exist. Yet here they were, alive and thriving, defying everything we thought we knew. "So, apart from Brian, we've got nothing?" I asked. "Yeah." Jason exhaled. "No sightings. No traces. Absolutely nothing." "Do you think Brian would help us find their hideout?" Micah asked, leaning forward slightly, something sharp glinting in his eyes. "He escaped. He has to know where they're hiding." "It's a long shot," I said, leaning back in my chair, "but better than running around like a headless chicken." "I'll arrange another interrogation first thing in the morning," Jason said, yawning. "Also, don't forget- we've got a meeting with the elders tomorrow. Remind Sadie and Raven, too." I nodded, closing my eyes briefly. Silence settled over us. I was just about to get up when I smelled her before the knock even came. "Cin," I called. All three of us turned toward the door. The knob twisted, and a second later, Sadie peeked in. "Is this a bad time?" she asked. "I can check back later." There wasn't anything left to say. I gave Micah and Jason a look. "We are done." "We'll get going," Micah said with a smile, pulling Jason up and practically dragging him out. Sadie stepped aside to let them pass, then closed the door behind her. I watched her cross the carpeted room and drop into one of the chairs. Her eyes avoided mine, flicking around the room. Her fingers fidgeted in her lap. I could hear the soft tap of her foot. "Sadie?" I said gently, drawing her gaze to me. The moment our eyes met, the bond between us flared to life. It never failed to catch me off guard. I was drawn to her like a moth to a flame. With Lola, d never felt this. And I thought that was normal. I didn't know what a real mate bond was supposed to feel like. But with Sadie... everything was more? Stronger. Deeper. Consuming. She looked away first, taking a breath. "I'd like to talk about Aspen." My heart stopped. I tensed, bracing for the worst. She was Aspen's mother wouldn't fight her on this. Not after everything I did. "It's clear you love her," she said, her voice low, shaky. "I won't deny that. And she loves you." I stayed silent, though my pulse thundered in my ears. She closed her eyes and exhaled. "What I'm trying to say is... I'll allow you to be in her life." I stared, stunned. This wasn't what I expected. I thought she was here to cut out for good. To deny any access I had to her. To tellshe didn'twant anywhere near our daughter. "Are you sure?" My voice was hoarse. I was shaking. "Yes," she said, trying to smile. "She deserves to know her father. And you..You deserve the chance to know her." Emotion surged through me. Relief, disbelief, joy, almost couldn't breathe. This was everything I'd ever wanted since knowing about Aspen's existence. Yet everytalne thought I couldn't have because of my past mistakes. "We'll start slow," she continued. "Give him time to adjust. Then, when the time's right, we'll tell her the truth, that you're her father. Eventually, I won't limit your access toter at all." I shot up from my chair. Without thinking, I crossed the room, lifted her out of her seat, and crushed her to me. "Thank you," I said, voice thick. "Thank you so fucking much." I didn't think I just moved. Spinning her, holding her, pressing a kiss to don her press her cheek. I felt alive, lost in the moment, with her in my arms. "Put down, Alec," she said, with a nervous laugh. I blinked, realizing what I was doing. I set her down gently, a sheepish smile tugging at my lips. She wasn't angry. Just amused. We stared at each other, the silence stretching, warm and heavy. I'd touched her more in that one moment than I ever had before. "Thank you," I said again, softer now. "This means more than you'll more to m ever know. "You're welcome." Silence wrapped around us again. I opened my mouth, searching for something to The content is on e novelenglish.net! "Want to go say goodnight to her?" Sadie asked. "She'll love it." I smiled, already moving. I wouldn't pass up that chance for anything.

Chapter 226

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