"As you said, you will chat with Kyle. Now, you are sitting opposite me, but why are you only answering my questions?" Connor asked, unwilling to give up.
Annette replied calmly, "Because he used to be my mate. Isn't it normal for me to talk to him?"
Her words made Connor unhappy. He wanted to change her and conquer her.
If he made it, the development of the Blood Moon Pack and the Black Thorn Pack would be more interesting.
Marcus ran out of the room. "Alpha Connor, Lucas is back. He is almost here."
Connor frowned and cast a glance at Annette. He said with a bit of displeasure, "Why didn't he tell us in advance?"
"Lucas was worried about my exam, so he came back directly," Marcus explained.
There was a rumor about Lucas and Connor not getting along with each other.
Lucas had been attacked by rogues at the border of the Blood Moon Pack, and his leg was injured. What was worse, the rogues had used poison, so Lucas's injury could not be healed.
It was said that the attack was Connor's plot.
Annette thought that she should not interfere in other people's family affairs, and she planned to leave. She stood up and looked at Connor and Marcus. "Mr. Norman, Marcus, I think I should go now."
"Sit down," Connor said with a calm face.
"Mr. Norman, you just said that someone would come back soon. It is not convenient for me to stay here," Annette explained.
"You are our guest," Connor added.
Marcus also nodded. "That's right, Annette. Lucas usually doesn't stay at home for too long. He will leave soon after visiting me."
Before Annette could refute it, a voice came from outside.
She turned around and saw someone pushing a wheelchair.
The man in the wheelchair was casually dressed in black. His face was a little pale, and he looked very similar to Connor and Marcus.
While Annette was focusing on Lucas, a woman walked in.
Seeing the woman's face, Annette was surprised.
She said inwardly, 'Isn't she Miss Grace whom I met last time?'
Marcus walked over and greeted them, "Lucas, Alina, you are here."
Lucas said indifferently, "When you called me just now, we were already halfway here."
Lucas' words confused Annette a little.
She wondered, 'We?
'Is Miss Grace Lucas' wife?
'So, Connor is in love with his brother's wife?
'It can't be. If they were in love, why would Connor drag me there last time?'
Alina's gaze rested on Connor's face and then Annette's.
Alina pursed her lips and smiled. She walked forward and said, "Annette, you're here too."
"Hello, Miss Grace," Annette quickly replied.
Lucas looked at Annette and then at Alina. He asked, "Do you know each other?"
Alina smiled and nodded. "Thus is Marcus' tutor. Connor brought her to have a meal with me once."
Lucas nodded at Annette. And Annette greeted him politely, "Mr. Norman."
Hearing her call Lucas "Mr. Norman", Connor felt a little unhappy.
Lucas looked Annette up and down.
His gaze made Connor feel more unhappy.
Connor stepped forward and blocked Lucas' gaze. He asked, "Why didn't you tell us in advance that you would come back?"
"Do I need to do it?" Lucas asked frankly, "I thought we were family."
In Annette's opinion, the rumors were true. The relationship between Connor and Lucas was not good.
Hearing Lucas's words, even Annette felt awkward. However, Connor replied calmly, "Back then, it was you who insisted on moving out. If we don't notice you in advance before visiting you, how will you feel?"
The room fell silent, and the atmosphere was awkward.
Annette pursed her lips. She wondered if she should pick up her bag and say goodbye to them now.
Before she could say something, Alina said, "Connor, you misunderstood Lucas. I was worried about Marcus, so I wanted to come back to see him."
Marcus said, "Alina, thanks to Annette, I think I did well this time."
Alina looked at Annette again. She smiled, "Ms. Hall, thank you so much."
Marcus said with a smile, "That's why I invited Annette for dinner today. Why don't you stay and have dinner together?"
Alina said to Lucas, "I think there is no need..."
Lucas looked at Alina with affection and said, "Isn't it rude to leave now?"
Annette smiled awkwardly.
Connor walked to her with his arm wrapped around her shoulder.
"Let me introduce you. This is my older brother, Lucas Norman. You can call him Lucas. And this is Alina. You've met her already."
Connor tucked Annette's wind-blown hair around her forehead.
Since she did not respond, he tightened his grip on her shoulder.
Annette nodded at Lucas and Alina again. "Nice to see you."
Lucas raised his eyebrows. "Ms. Hall, you are still studying at Werewolf University, right?"
Annette nodded. "Yes, I will graduate in a few days."
"Dinner is served." Connor cut in and took Annette to the dining room.
Lucas did not respond, and his gaze fell on Alina.
Alina was looking at Connor and Annette, not moving at all.
When Lucas's wheelchair passed by her, she came back to her senses and her gaze met his.
She quickly cleared up her thoughts and smiled. "Marcus, let me help."
Connor said to Annette, who was in his arms, "Tonight, I need your help with this show."
"Why should I do that?" Annette said, "I don't want to get involved in your business."
"Annette, you have no other choice. If you don't do as I say, I won't keep your secret," Connor said coldly.
"Secret?" Annette asked doubtfully.
"Do you want other people to know about our one-night stand?" Connor reminded Annette.
"Connor, you are despicable!" Annette's voice was not loud, but it was filled with anger.