CEO's Runaway Mate and Her Cubs

«Do you think Renato is awake?» her mother asked.

«I don't know, mama.»

«You should bring him some food. And for the girl too!»

«Her name is Samantha.»

«Oh, what a nice name. I like it.»

Amanda rubbed her eyes and nodded. She also liked that name.

Lucretia listened to the conversation in silence, drinking from her bowl of soup and fuming inside. Yet, she tried to hide it.

It was not the right moment for her to complain about her unfair life.

«You girls should bring them some food. Samantha might have not had time to cook if she's taking care of Renato,» she continued.

«I don't think she knows how to cook at all, mama.»

«Oh, then you can't let them starve... But... Now it makes sense.»

«Yes!» Amanda nodded.

Her proud brother had asked to learn how to cook. All while trying not to look suspicious, asking for recipes and tricks so nonchalantly. Amanda could guess at the first attempt what the matter was, but their mother didn't think too much about it.

«So, it must be serious.»

«Yes, mama.»

«Is she the right one?» she whispered, bowing her head towards her daughter. «The one who can deal with him?»

«Oh, I think so,» Amanda chuckled. «The question is whether Renato can deal with her! She's awesome, mama! She does a lot of business, and she's built a great career. Her clothes are always top-notch, and she's beautiful. What else would you need from your daughter-in-law?»

«It's enough if she's a good girl and loves him.»

«Oh, you say that, but you're happy she's beautiful!»

«She's from another pack, right?»

«From Norwich.»

«Oh.»

The woman moved some plates on the table only to put them back in place. It had been a nervous reaction rather than an action with a purpose.

«She's risking a lot by being here. What if her Alpha gets mad?»

«She's as tough as to be here all the same.»

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«I just hope they have some luck in the future... So, this is why Renato would hide her like that.»

«We have other problems now,» Lucretia said, talking for the first time.

The two women turned to her; both had their eyebrows raised and challenging expressions.

«I mean... There's a lot to settle before worrying about pack rivalries...» Lucretia explained. For once, she really meant no ill. «Some of us are going to leave soon. We should stop them... Maybe.»

«We can't. And how could we? Without an Alpha, we're just a group of individuals.»

«Then we have to find one! One should wake up soon and fill the void! Maybe Renato? He's strong enough to guide us, and he stayed while my brother left. He's the one the others will follow because he stayed and fought for them.»

«Will they? He's an Omega.»

«We can't just surrender!»

«It's what is left for us,» Amanda said, collecting the containers her mother had filled with soup and solid food. «But Renato doesn't need to worry about it, right? He is not the Alpha, and he deserves to spend some time with his mate while recovering. He shouldn't be asked to be the Alpha now. He doesn't even like that role.»

«How can you be so sure? The others will follow him! He's strong, and we all respect him!»

«Oh, please. He doesn't need to make his life difficult by taking a place he doesn't want! There will be power struggles now, and I know a lot of people will want to take advantage of this situation. My brother doesn't need to sacrifice for the pack again!»

«But, without him, we can't exist,» Lucretia said, her eyes filling with tears.

«So what? Does this pack deserve to exist? Knowing all you know, you should understand better than me, Lu.»

«Let's go while it's warm,» the girl said, avoiding Amanda's eyes. She didn't know how to reply. She didn't want her pack to disband, even though she knew her place would have disappeared with a new Alpha. But they couldn't survive without one.

Renato was a better option than many others.

«Let's go,» she repeated.

They had to deliver the food so that he could recover faster! Having him weak and easy to harm was dangerous!

«Renato is safe now. Samantha won't let anyone hurt him,» Amanda said while walking out behind Lucretia. She waited to be out of the house before saying the second part of her thought. «Unless she kills him with her own hands.»

She knew Samantha wouldn't have hurt him. She had been worried, after all. As worried as to venture into the territory of a rival pack alone.

«What if my brother comes back?» Lucretia added, her secret hope surfacing.

«He won't,» Amanda said. «Or maybe, he will. But it's better he doesn't. For everyone... Especially for him.»

«He's still an Alpha. He can re-establish...»

«No. No one will follow him. Even Renato would have greater power in the pack.»

«I don't want this.»

«We don't get to choose, Lu. We can just offer our help and hope for a miracle. Nothing else can save us now, and, if you have a miracle in your pocket, take it out now before it's too late.»

«Don't tease me like this, Mandy!»

«Oh, but you like it.»

«I don't.»

Lucretia pouted, turning her head away while marching towards the residence.

«You do...» Amanda whispered, trying to hide her laughter.

They walked through the gates and rang the bell at the main door. Samantha opened with a curious expression. She wasn't expecting visits; especially because that wasn't her house. But she still opened.

«What are you two doing here?» she asked. But then, her eyes stopped on the bags, and her nose found the scent of food.

Without realising, she stepped aside and let the girls in.