Lauren's POV:
I turned my phone back on after we landed.
Missed calls and messages flooded the screen.
"Mom, is that Alpha Benjamin?"
Gabriel looked up at me, unable to hide the hope in his voice.
He was only 8. No matter how determined he sounded, part of him still longed for his father.
I felt only bitterness as I read through Benjamin's messages.
While Gabriel and I were still there, Benjamin gave Grace and Thomas all his time and attention. Only after we left did he remember us.
I was about to type a reply.
Draft: Sign the petition and leave us alone.
Before I could send it, a message from Grace appeared.
The video showed Thomas calling Benjamin Dad while Benjamin stood aside and let Grace and Thomas into our home.
Whatever affection I had left for Benjamin disappeared.
Ga
