Chapter 2 Dont tell me thats how you canse back . Your clothes are forn to shreds , or were you trying to embarrass my brother ? Rileys voice dipped with sarcasm . she reached out to prod my tattered clothes , as if trying to examine my wounds . I flinched away from her touch , glancing at Liams face was insdifferent , as though watching a boring spectacle . The wolves around us continued to observe , their eyes deaming with schautenfrente , as if I were nothing more than an exiled stray wolf shamelessly returning to the Pack .. I the end , he relented and pushed me toward the room . His voice feigned gentleness , but the disgust in his eyes was . munistakable . You should clean up . You wont be attending the celebration tonight . This is a gathering of Alphas and pure blooded wolves from all the major Packs … he trailed off , his tone dripping with contempt . I scoffed , a low growl vibrating in my throat . Why ? Is this the result of your actions , too ? Ilis golden eyes flashed with violence . Enough ! Havent you come back safely ? Tonight is a celebration for Rileys return . I suggest you dont cause a scene . His voice held a warning , and with that , he slammed the door , locking me in the room . ank against the wall , tears flooding uncontrollably . This weakness was a humiliation to me how could I , as a Pack doctor . show such a vulnerable side in front of my Pack ? After a long time , I wiped my tears and turned to gather my things . As I opened the wardrobe , a piece of lingerie , radiating potent Alpha scent , fell out . My pupils dilated it was definitely not mine . I clenched the fabric in my fingers , my gaze shifting to the bed . The tangled sheets and mingling scents were enough for any wolf to understand what had happened here . A wave of nausea rose in my throat . I rushed to the bathroom , vomiting until there was nothing left . My body , weak from the mental link severance and a full day without food , trembled with exhaustion . The pain and the discovery of the truth made it impossible for me to stay upright . I collapsed onto the bathroom floor , hearing the distant sounds of the celebration outside , with Rileys laughter echoing through the air . I felt a void in my heart , and a deep sense of alienation . As a Healer , my heart was now filled with nothing but disdain for this territory , for Liam , and for Riley . Through the agonizing pain , I sent a mental link to Liam , but each attempt was ruthlessly cut off . Finally , on the seventh try . he responded , irritation thick in his voice : Did I say not to bother me unless its important ? I gritted my teeth and used my fading mental energy to reply , My stomach hurts , please … can you send me to the med … He scoffed , immediately cutting the link . Dont try your tricks . You just want to come out , have me acknowledge you as my Too Late Chapter 2 mate in front of everyone , as if youre a true part of the blood oath . His fore was full of conge and did my suffering was staged . His mental presence felt like a knife being plunged into my heart . I closed my eyes and helplessly replied , emer blood oath . He was silent for a few seconds , his mental presence trembling slightly , as if trying to hide as pande . What are you babbling about ? We are about to tie the blood oath knot ! He was afraid Id give up on him , afraid to lose my healing abilities which be benefits from . As if afraid that Id say something more damning , he cut the link , and I felt a sharp mental pain ounded like he was dismissing the guests . A dozen minutes later , the door opened and Riley was posting and whining Bro why did you do that ? It was supposed to be my party . Look at her , Bro , shes faking . You really believe her ? Riley looked down at me with the pureblood wolfs pride Liam saw me writhing in pain , and his brow furrowed , his sympathy tinged with annoyance . He valued his reputation abone my wellbeing . He forced a smile , and pushed Riley out the door . Be good , Riley . I promise you a bigger celebration next time . Il The door closed . Liam turned to me , a bit embarrassed . Why are you on the ground ? I help you to the bed I pushed his false concern aside , deliberately pointing towards the messy bed before looking back at him .