"So, Councilman Aldren is indeed your biological father?"
Emira nodded as she walked along the forest path with Zen and answered his question. There were still many questions circling in her mind, things she couldn't fully make sense of yet, but for now, she was strangely calm. At least one truth had been laid bare. And Zen had unexpectedly not tried to stop her or advise her against taking revenge. Instead, he had even asked what he could do to help... She smiled. It was good to have unconditional support.
He'd always been like this, she realized. Even though he pretended to have accepted her bond or protected her for his gain, he had always supported her first and then asked for something in return. His help and protection had been unconditional in being given first.
She looked up at him and asked another question, "Why put me here instead of with the other Omegas? Wouldn't that be more believable that you were distancing yourselves from me?" she asked slowly.
