Married My Ex’s Alpha Uncle

"Perhaps it has to do with Miss Shirly," Gavin said, shrugging in response. "She didn't seem too pleased that you were talking to her."

That thought crossed my mind as well and I'm still unsure of what was said while they were in the bathroom together. I didn't bother entertaining the conversation any further as I turned and walked away. I grabbed my phone in my pocket and tried to call Silver's cellphone. However, it went unanswered. I tried a few more times before it started to go straight to voicemail.

Had she turned off her phone?

Worry bubbled inside of me.

I felt a hand on the back of my shoulder, and I turned around only to see Shirly staring up at me with a worried expression on her face.

"I hope it's not my fault that she left," Shirly said, pouting. "I was only telling her the truth in the bathroom. I never meant to upset her, Elliot. You must believe me."

My brows furrowed together as I stared down at Shirly. I knew she said something to Silver while they were in the bathroom. I couldn't hide the irritation on my face as I took a step away from her.

"What exactly did you say to her, Shirly?" I asked, trying to keep my tone under control and not draw unwanted attention.

"I was only telling her that a strong Alpha needs a strong Luna to help him run his pack. She's not a strong Luna, Elliot. We both know it and your entire pack knows it. She has no wolf. She can't possibly know anything about being a Luna."

"She's the daughter of an Alpha," I said, my jaw tensing. "She knows plenty about running a pack."

"She can't protect the pack though," Shirly told me. "I'm sorry, but it's the truth. She might have a pretty face, but she's still weak."

"Alpha," Leo said, interrupting our conversation. "I just got word from Gamma Erik that Silver returned to the mansion and locked herself in her studio."

I let out a breath of relief knowing that Silver had gone back to our home, and she was safe. It was a little past midnight so the banquet would be ending soon. Most of the pack was either letting out their wolves and going for a run or howling at the moon and soaking in the strong essence of the full moon night.

On full moons, our wolves were the strongest, and most tended to let their wolves roam in their natural state. I would have joined them if I wasn't so wound up about Silver.

As the packhouse began to quiet down, I returned inside, getting ready to leave so I could find Silver and make sure she was okay.

But I was stopped at the doorway by Shirly who grabbed my arm, halting me in my tracks.

"Please think about this, Elliot," she pleaded. "She's not good enough for you and you know it. She could never be a good Luna to your pack. You deserve someone stronger and not someone who is wolfless. Why can't you see that?"

"All I see right now is that my wife isn't here, and I need to make sure she's okay," I said, narrowing my eyes at her. "You had no right or reason to speak with her in the bathroom."

Shirly pouted and folded her arms across her chest.

"I was only looking out for you," she explained. "I don't understand your relationship. She tried to tell me that you've marked one another, but I know that's a lie. You always told me that you would only ever mark your fated mate and she can't be your fated mate because she has no wolf."

"That isn't any of your concern," I said, turning away from her as I walked outside and stepped onto the front porch.

Shirly followed closely behind me.

"Why did you even marry her, Elliot?" Shirly asked, desperation hindering her voice. "It's not like you love her or anything."

I froze in my tracks before I slowly turned to look at her.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

"You don't know that I don't love her," I shot back without much thought. "Regardless, Shirly, it isn't your business. If you'll excuse me, I need to be going now."

Without another word, I turned and left Shirly to stare after me with her mouth hanging open in shock.