Chapter 0206 Chapter 0206 +25 BONUS I knew it wasnt going to happen again .
The kidnapping had most likely been Amandas doing , even though Id never been able to prove it .
This time , there was no betrayal lurking among us .
My mother had arranged everything , and we were perfectly safe .
But logic couldnt stop the fear that gripped me as we stepped onto the sidewalk .
My mother must have sensed my unease , because she kept her arm firmly around me as we walked to the car .
Her silent support was enough to keep me steady .
Diana , however , didnt seem to notice the tension or , if she did , she chose not to say anything about it .
We got into the car , and the driver started heading toward the restaurant .
I didnt want to appear rude by pulling out my phone , but the thought of making conversation with Diana after what had just happened made my anger flare again .
I didnt trust myself not to say something sharp , so I focused my attention out the window instead , letting the quiet hum of the car soothe me .
After a few moments of silence , my mother spoke up .
So , how has Michael been ? I could practically feel Dianas face light up at the mention of her younger son .
Hes wonderful , thank you so much for asking , Diana said warmly .
You know , hes really become quite popular recently and has been spending a lot of time in the neighboring packlands .

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I wouldnt be surprised if we have another wedding coming soon .
Is he seeing someone ? my mother asked , her tone curious .
Not that hes told me , but you can always tell , Diana replied with a knowing smile .
My mother nodded slightly , a small smile on her lips .
Youre probably right .
He keeps a low profile , doesnt he ? Hes a good boy , Diana said , her pride evident .
He likes to focus on his own business .
He knows hell have to take on more responsibility at some point , so hes enjoying his freedom while he can .
What do you mean ? I asked , unable to hide my confusion What responsibility could Michael possibly have to worry about ? Alexander was the Alpha , and he seemed to be doing a great job running both the pack and the family businesses .
I was sure any help from Michael would be beneficial , but Alexander had never seemed eager to ask his brother to step up .
Oh , you know , Diana said with a wave of her hand , her tone casual .
Part of growing up is taking on more responsibility , thats all .
Her answer seemed deliberately vague , and it left me feeling unsettled .
Dianas words always seemed to carry a double meaning , and I couldnt shake the feeling that there was something she wasnt saying .
The car slowed as we approached the restaurant , and I had to push the unpleasant thoughts aside .
Whatever Diana was implying probably didnt mean much to me .
I didnt know enough about Michael or the rest of Alexanders family to read between the lines .
But still , the unease lingered , and I found myself thinking again about the conversation Id have to have with Alexander about the strange comments his mother had made .
I really didnt want to have that conversation .
It wasnt my place , and I knew it could lead to tension I wasnt 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0206 prepared to deal with .
Yet , I had promised Alexander that I would do everything in my power to help ensure his position his power , his status .
That had to include warning him about comments that his mother was making publicly .
Whether it was intentional or not , her words could damage his reputation , and I owed it to him not to keep quiet about this , no matter how uncomfortable the conversation might end up being .