Chapter 72 Phil's POV I was drowning in pain—trying to find some sort of consolation in alcohol and solitude. It was impossible to forget the anticipation—the times I had imagined holding my child in my arms and being proudly called a father. It hurts more to know that the woman I loved was responsible for causing me this pain. My back was turned to the door, and someone walked into the office. “Alpha.” My beta called in a gentle tone. My eyes are fixed on the windows with a glass of liquor in hand. “I thought I told you not to disturb me,” I said. “I'm sorry Alpha but Alpha Keith is here to see you.” Why was he here? I made it clear in the meeting last night that there won't be any further meetings until I am ready to have one with them. “Did he say why?” I asked my beta, and my

