Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband (Aria and Alessandro) novel Chapter 507

Chapter 507 The ProphecyⅠ
*Zander*

"Mother, Selena is here for personal reasons, and Avery can explain it to you better, as Selena is working under her," I dismissed it furiously.

"But it is not a wise choice to keep her in this pack, knowing everything about her traitor family," my mother warned, her concern evident.

"Selena has been cleared of any involvement in her family's crimes," I replied earnestly, withholding the whole truth of her actions.

I knew what she had done in the past, and I ignored it because it was not a big crime to help her family financially. She was secretly sending money to her father's pack, though they were involved in many criminal activities. But it was against the law of my pack. When I found out, I burned all evidence of her wrongdoing, not wanting her to be disgraced by her own people as she was their Luna. I did it for both my people and her.

"We didn't find any evidence linking her to the crimes. It would be unjust to act without proof," I described.

"Why are you defending her?" my mother bit out, her frustration boiling over.

"I am not defending anyone. I am simply stating the facts," I snapped back, my frustration mounting. Just as tension filled the room, there was a knock on the door, interrupting our heated conversation.

"Come in, Avery," my mother instructed sweetly, and Avery entered gracefully.

"Good evening, Lady Catherine," Avery greeted my mother respectfully as a flattering smile stretched across her face.

"Hello, Avery! I was just discussing the unexpected return of Selena to our pack," my mother said, raising her chin slightly. Avery nodded, sensing the gravity of the situation.

"Zander mentioned that Selena works under you?" my mother questioned, her tone laced with suspicion. Avery appeared momentarily taken aback but quickly regained her composure.

"Yes, Lady Catherine. Selena is here to work as she needed money and we helped her," Avery explained, her voice steady.

"That's not a big deal. Zander, I believe you can pay her off and promptly remove her from the pack," my mother demanded, her eyes fixed on me.

"No!" Avery and I exclaimed simultaneously.

I had my reasons for not letting her go, but why did Avery react like this?

I turned to her, my glare demanding an explanation.

"I mean, Zander can't pay her without a job," Avery quickly clarified, "because if he does, people in the kingdom might question his intentions toward his ex-mate."

Her reasoning made sense, and I nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Mother," I agreed firmly, my voice filled with determination. "I do not wish to involve myself further in Selena's life, so please refrain from pushing me towards it."

My mother's gaze shifted from Avery to me, her brow furrowing slightly.

"I don't understand, Zander. Why would you want to keep your enemies closer as you approach your 30th birthday?" My mother sighed, her words laced with a touch of resignation.

But to my surprise, Avery's cheeks flushed, and she glanced at me, her gaze filled with a mix of embarrassment and affection.

"What can I do alone, Lady Catherine?" Avery admitted, her voice carrying a hint of longing. "Zander is rarely at the pack house. He is always busy with his duties."

I honestly couldn't believe that my mother demanded an heir, and Avery was ready for it. Though she knew our marriage was solely based on producing a child, I made it clear that we would wait until the mating and marking ceremony.

"I don't want any other excuses, Zander, and it would be better if Avery gets pregnant before your marriage next month," my mother asked, her words leaving me dumbfounded.

Wait! What?!

"Mother, I am sorry to disappoint you, but you will have to wait until the marriage," I declared in my alpha voice. I felt Avery’s eyes on me.

“Avery, say something,” my mother insisted.

Avery stepped forward gracefully, her eyes meeting mine briefly as she smiled before addressing my mother with an air of deference.

"My lady, Zander is right," she began, her voice steady and resolute. "If he wants us to produce an heir after entering the sacred bond of matrimony before the moon goddess, and he marks me before we mate, he must have a purpose in mind, one that serves the betterment of our pack."

My heart swelled with gratitude for Avery's steadfast loyalty. She understood me like no one else, and her unwavering support in this crucial moment was a testament to the depth of our connection.

Realizing that further confrontation would only escalate tensions, I decided it was time to make my exit. With a curt nod towards my mother, I spoke with a coldness that mirrored the sharp edge in my voice, "I will take my leave, mother, as I have more important affairs to attend to."