Reject My Alpha President (Iris and Arthur) novel Chapter 130

Chapter 130

Chapter 130

Iris

I’ve just begun packing a bag of art supplies when Arthur suddenly bursts into the room. His hair is disheveled, his suit jacket missing, tie askew. For a split second, my heart betrays me with a familiar flutter before I crush the feeling down.

“Iris, stop. Please.” He steps toward me, hands outstretched. “Whatever Selina told you-”

“Is it true?” I ask coldly. I continue tucking my paints into my bag. “Is Miles an Alpha wolf?”

Arthur freezes. The silence between us turns thick and heavy, confirming what I already know.

“Yes,” he finally says. “But I can explain-”

“How long have you known?” I zip the bag and turn to face him.

“A few weeks. I was going to tell you, I swear. I was just waiting for the right time.”

I laugh, but there’s no humor in it. “The right time? Like when, Arthur? After you’d secured your custody rights to your Alpha Heir?” The words taste bitter on my tongue.

“That’s not-” He runs his hands through his hair, a gesture so familiar it aches. “I was going to tell you tonight. After the exhibition. I had it all planned out.”

“No.” I shake my head, moving to brush past him. “You did it for yourself. For your Alpha Heir.”

Arthur’s expression crumples, but he steps in the way so I can’t leave the studio. “That’s not true. I love you, Iris. I’ve always loved you.”

“Then why hide Miles‘ test results from me? Why keep me in the dark about my own son?” My voice breaks on the last word.

“I was afraid.” He takes another step toward me. “I was afraid you’d think exactly what you’re thinking now- that I only wanted Miles because he’s an Alpha. That I’d try to take him from you.”

“And wouldn’t you?” I challenge, turning to face him fully “Isn’t that exactly what you planned, from the beginning? Why else would you force me to stay in Ordan?”