l

tion was way more compli

nnecting bloodlines, inheritance rights, and mate s

is paperwork took u

igning, the system quickly cr

and put it away, feeling relieve

eally m

. No pack blessings. Just a cold piece

d save my life. Tha

n some conditions after we finishe

ld me I could call if I needed anyth

His casual attitu

y knew who I was. If he understo

ink about it. I had mor

called my moth

angrily like before. I did

ld her in a

's time to return the inherita

e came from t

ice, clearly ho

ver, Elara, about the property matter

g registration before my 23rd birthday, I can get back the property management rig

situation... Damian's position... we need to eval

lause has been carefully reviewed. Damian Sterling is a legally recognized adult male. Our mating registration fully meets legal req

f attitude is this?

r's inheritance as leverage? Would she stand by and watch her da

ne has been for the

e your position in the Vance pack?" I pushed harder. "My whole life, you've treated me like a

"Don't forget who raised you! Without the Vance

father's money, would the Vance pack's business be where it is today?

legitimate inves

rty management is equally legitimate. Mother, you can't profit f

om the other end. Clear

I hope you'll keep your promise. Tomorrow my lawyers will handle

e, letting the thr

usband, and anyone trying to steal my father's estate.

inally dropped her mask. "You'l

ung

d" on my screen, I sudden

proval. No more wanting her motherly love. No more

something el

everything re

apartment completely removed. Even the leftover pheromo

hing and was ready to leave my old apa

ully opened the door for

. Wo

ade me pause. Wolfe? I remembered D

er leaving the Sterling family name. Given his position in t

as his mother

it. These details weren'

utation. If he weren't the Alpha's son

e the other party in

the scent of expensive cologne and polished wood, how could s