Chapter 3

　　Lorena POV 　　Three days later. 　　I was taken back to the pack of Seth. Not to mention, after these two days of recuperation, when I saw him again, Seth had raised his spirits much better. 　　I follow Wesley into Seth's room, where the man is leaning against the bed in his expensive pajamas. When he saw me, he spoke in a cold and sarcastic tone, "What are you here for? Didn't I tell Wesley to inform you not to come anymore?" 　　I glanced at Wesley, who had just brought in my luggage, and couldn't help but think of the scene when Alpha King and Wesley came to my house again after I left the hospital. 　　The calm expression on Alpha King's face, using my Pack as leverage, sent shivers down my spine. I'm not worried about Walter, I'm only worried about my mother bearing too much burden because of my immaturity. After King left, Wesley comforted me a lot. He told me that he is the beta here and I can come to him if I encounter any difficulties. This made me sigh with relief, realizing that there are still a few humble and kind people here. 　　"How? As your mate, it is my responsibility to take care of you when you're sick," I couldn't help but say with a hint of sarcasm, "Even if you don't want to see me, I still want to make sure you recover well." 　　Wesley, who was still carrying my luggage, hadn't had a chance to leave yet and happened to hear this. He burst into laughter, but quickly pretended to cough violently when Seth's cold gaze swept over him. 　　"Wesley, who told you to bring her here? Doesn't my dad like her? Take her home and let my dad have a good look at her," Seth said, with a sinister look. 　　Wesley explained with resignation, "King told me to bring Miss Jones here to help you develop a connection." 　　"She'll only make me sick," Seth glared at me fiercely. 　　I blinked and smiled, "See, ever since I came, your voice has become much stronger. It seems like your recovery is going well." 　　After saying that, I saw Wesley shivering and closing his eyes, and the chill emanating from Seth was almost freezing him, but I found it funny. 　　"Move to the adjacent room, I don't want to see you," Seth said angrily, picking up a cup from the table and throwing it at me. 　　I frowned and dodged. "Don't talk as if I want to see you either." I picked up my own suitcase and went to the next room. 　　As soon as I entered the room, I could not help feeling that it was the top strength of the pack, and this luxurious residence has given me a full ten shocks. Seth doesn't want to see me, which is good, and I don't want to see him. Just stay here for a while and then get out of here. But life here is not as safe as it was supposed to be. Maybe it was because Seth didn't like me that even the maids in the house looked contemptuous when they saw me. 　　And when I meet seth, I have to put up with his cold sarcasm. Ivy cringes every time he gets frustrated with his words, which makes me feel down, too. 　　In fact, it is still hard for me to accept the fact that I have become mate with a stranger, especially such a person. I don't know how long I can live like this. Until that day. 　　Seth, for the first time, called me over to the next room. "My pack members are coming to visit me later, and my anut and uncles too. Remember to cooperate with me, so they don't think that we have any discord, okay?" 　　"Just for that?" I said calmly. "Don't worry, I know how to handle it." After speaking, I turned around and went back into the lounge. 　　In the evening, several people arrived, among them an elegantly dressed couple who stood out. And I had already cooperated by sitting by Seth's bedside, looking at them with a sweet smile. Seth gave me a signal. 　　I have met these two people before. They were also present at the ceremony. However, at that time, it was rushed and no one introduced me to them. 　　I walked over and nodded, "Hello, uncle and aunt." 　　"Pffft." 　　The man just sat down and water sprayed out of his mouth. He coughed repeatedly. The middle-aged woman beside him frowned and patted his back. 　　Seth's mouth twitched uncontrollably. He desperately tried to hold back his laughter, revealing two charming dimples at the corners of his mouth. 　　I was confused. Did I call them wrong? Wasn't Seth saying that these two were his uncle and aunt? 　　Seth suppressed his laughter and deliberately put on a serious face, scolding, "Why are you calling them that? This is my sister and brother-in-law, my real sister." 　　He emphasized the word "sister," and as I looked into his eyes, I could feel the sinister intention in them. It was unbelievable that a man could play such a malicious trick. He was so shameless. 　　I could only pout and say, "Didn't you say your uncle and aunt would be coming over later?" 　　"When did I say that?" Seth reprimanded, sounding frustrated. "Can't you think for yourself? Besides, you've probably already met them." 　　I understood now that this man would never admit it. And his acting skills were definitely impressive. 　　I quickly blinked back tears and trembled, apologizing, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault for being so foolish. Please don't be angry." I lowered my head and wiped away a tear. 　　"Don't cry, it's okay, it's not a big deal." The man quickly intervened, trying to ease the tension between us. "I'm James, and this is Ruby, Seth's sister." 　　But the woman seemed displeased and said, "Didn't you bother to learn about the Rodriguez family before the ceremony?" 　　Ruby followed with a cold laugh, "Your mother has been pushing us to make you two a mate as soon as possible, didn't she tell you anything?" 　　She was referring to Shana's mother, whom I wasn't familiar with. 　　"Alright, Lorena didn't mean any harm, she's still young after all," James comforted. 　　Ruby smirked and didn't respond, mocking me with a glance before shrugging off her husband's hand and walking away. 　　James looked apologetic, patting my shoulder to offer comfort before nodding at Seth and going to find his own mate. 　　Finally, there were only two people left in the hospital room. I sighed with relief and gave Seth a glare. "Seth, I have to say, you really wasted your time." 　　"What do you mean?" Seth's expression instantly became wary. 　　"Do adults really use such childish tactics?" I maintained a smile on my face. "You're almost 30, and this is how you try to put me down? It's a bit too immature, don't you think?" 　　"You!" Seth choked, his face visibly turning red. But he quickly regained his composure and started assessing me. "You're still in school?" 　　"Of course," I replied without thinking, confused by his sudden change of topic. 　　"So you wouldn't... ..." 　　"You know what? I am twenty-two years old, and I am capable of deciding that I am not here to be humiliated by you." I stood up, slammed the door and left. I went to my room, grabbed a few things, and got ready to leave. Ivy didn't stop me this time, just made a sad whimper. 　　I walked to the door with my bag on my back and bumped into Wesley, who was smiling at me. He opened the door for me and walked out with me. I was confused. "Wesley, what are you doing?" 　　"Let me see you off. I can't let you go alone. It's too impolite." Wesley leads me to the car and opens the door for me, and I see him looking like no one says no and just gets in the car. 　　"Are you being polite to me now?"I asked Wesley, somewhat amused, as he sat down. 　　"Seth was just stung. The man who attacked him at the succession ceremony was his most trusted assistant, and he woke up to mate with a strange girl without his knowledge. He's trying to process it. You need to give him more time." 　　Ivy let out a low hum of approval. 　　"I don't think I need to." I can't help but snort, I have a pretty clear identity of my own. 　　"Don't say that. The King approves of you." 　　"Like I need him to approve of me." 　　Wesley chuckles, "Of course you don't. I've been watching you these days. You'll be a great Luna." 　　"Beta, he likes us," Ivy whispered to me, but the irony stuck in her throat. I was speechless when I heard Ivy's words. 　　Back to my pack, Wesley helps me out of the car. He smiles and says, "Lorena, I'll see you again."