All Chapters of My Second Chance Mate Is My Ex Alpha’s Nemesis : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Liena’s POV He looked completely speechless for a few seconds, like the sight of me standing there in my dress had frozen him in place. Then, Kael cleared his throat and tried to speak in that sweet voice he always used when he needed to smooth things over. “Liena, baby… the media is crazy. They’re just cooking up all these wild stories because they saw me with Helena at the restaurant. You know how those reporters are. They twist everything into something it’s not.” I stood still by the window, watching him closely. He cursed under his breath as he walked closer, low words I barely caught, something annoying about the damn reporters. Then he reached me, leaned down, and pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead. His lips felt warm but empty. “Thank you for handling the detention center,” he murmured. “I don’t know what I would do without you.” I played along, keeping my face soft and my voice gentle like the good Luna I was supposed to be. “It must have been a misunderstanding, K

Liena’s POV Daniel Harper was the man responsible for handling the contract Kael wanted so badly. To the outside world, he was a powerful businessman who oversaw major investments and billion-dollar agreements. People respected him because he had the authority to move deals forward or stop them completely. But what most people didn’t know was that Daniel worked for my grandfather, Elder Rowan Silvercrest. My grandfather was one of the most respected elders in the werewolf world. His influence reached far beyond pack territories and business circles. Powerful Alphas sought his approval. Wealthy investors wanted his support. And Daniel was one of the people trusted to carry out his decisions. For years, Daniel had worked closely with our family. He was loyal. Careful. Patient. Most importantly, he never acted without instructions. Nothing happened until my grandfather approved it. And right now, nothing was happening because I hadn’t given Daniel permission to move forward. The

Liena POV I didn’t say a word. I just forced a short smile and looked down at my plate. My fork moved slowly, pushing a few crumbs around in small circles. The dining room felt smaller now that Helena and Ethan had left. The big table, now seemed empty and cold. Kael still sat across from me. As watched me for a long moment. His face showed nothing, no anger, no love, just a blank look. Then he started talking in that flat, steady voice of his. “I’ve been thinking about the old days, Liena,” he said. “How you took out that loan for me. You handed it over without hesitation. You did it so I could invest in the business. You worked so hard back then. You went from one investor to another. You smiled, you talked, you convinced them to put money into my company. I owe you for that. I really do.” He paused and looked at me. I kept my eyes on my plate. My heart felt heavy. Those days were different. I had believed in us. I had given everything, my time, my energy, even my savings to

Chapter 17 Liena’s POV As the days passed, I kept finding excuses not to see the healer. The first day, I told Kael I was feeling better and did not think it was necessary. I always force a small smile, hoping it would sell the lie. The second day, I said I was too tired and needed more rest, retreating to the bedroom before he could press for details. On the third day, I claimed I had important Luna duties to handle. Each excuse pushed the appointment further away. Kael never argued much. He only nodded and accepted my answers with little emotion. Sometimes he would remind me that the healer was still available whenever I decided to go, his voice steady and detached. His reaction somehow made everything worse. Years ago, he would have insisted, being so aggressively with me. He would have pulled me into his arms, his wolf surfacing in the golden flicker of his eyes, and demanded I see the healer immediately. And maybe fake a worry and pacing the room, his fake protectivene

Liena’s POV The moment I saw the softness in Kael’s eyes as he looked at Ethan, something inside me tightened. I felt it instantly. A strange ache settled deep in my chest. Years ago, seeing him like this would have made me smile. Back then, I would have stood there admiring him loving the son of a supposed single mother. I would have convinced myself that beneath his cold exterior was a caring man. A good mate. A good husband. A man worth fighting for. Now, I wasn’t so sure. Still, I kept my expression calm. I refused to let any emotion appear on my face. Kael didn’t deserve to see what I was feeling. Not anymore. Ethan on the other hand stood happily in front of him, proudly holding the folded shirt against his small chest. The little boy’s smile was bright enough to light up the entire room. For a brief moment, the tension between Kael and me seemed to disappear. Then another voice broke the silence. “Alpha. Luna.” I turned toward the doorway and see Helena stood there. A