Friends

“Maybe we all could have done better for her, but hey, it's ok.” Allen said it softly and wryly. She was quiet for a moment. Eventually, she murmured, “A couple months after your brother called and talked, God know what shit, there were disputes among the shareholders of his company. None of them thought Ashly was fit to inherit because they’re a bunch of bigoted assholes, and the fact that she’s a single parent was just one more reason for them to disapprove of her. And of course, her being an Omega is a big reason. In order to help her late father's company, she threw herself into her work. She stopped mentioning you. We thought she was over you until you showed up again three months ago. Me and Sebestian know what happened between you guys three months ago, but of course we know we can't control Ashly because she is an adult and mature person.” Alex scrubbed his face with both hands. They came away wet, so he wiped them on his jacket. “Maybe that would have been better,” he said. “M