Chapter: 2

Catalina POV:

    It was a year since I see my baby girl. I cannot wait until she comes home. The pack has not been the same without her. I know she wanted to get away, go out, see the world, and help whenever she could. When she came to me and told me she was joining the Dangerous shield squad, at first, I did not want her to risk her life, going on dangerous missions. She told me how much she wants to go to make a difference, also she feels if she does this it’s a chance, she made find her mate.

      Deep down I know that wasn’t a reason. She was hurt by what her father did the night of the Alpha ceremony. Since that night, she had been nothing but distance towards all of us. I cannot blame her, because I was mad at myself, I made sure my mate knew that. I did not talk to him or slept in the same bedroom with him for two weeks. During that time, it was hell for him. My wolf Empress informs me that his wolf Demon is upset with Dante and has not spoken to him for a week. In time I could forgive him. I know when it comes to Nilayah it will not be easy. I can still see the anger every time they are in the same room. A mother knows when her child had been hurt, it hurts me to see her that way.

   I never wanted to get between my mate and our children. I feel what Dante did was uncalled for. I feel Nilayah deserves to become Alpha as much as Jordan. He should let them both become Alphas. They both are twins and have been training since the age of five. Throughout the years, I have seen how both Jordan and Nilayah were driven to become future leaders. I was so proud of how far they have become.

     I was sitting at the table with my mate, Jordan, and Stephanie, who is Nilayah best friend. We were all gathering for lunch when I pick up a scent of Cocoa. I knew who it was. I turn around, searching that when our eyes met, I wasted no time going to my baby giving her a hug. I was so worried about her; I was glad to see that she returns safely and sound. When the hug broke, Jordan came over and gave her a hug. It was a perfect moment seeing them both connected again as siblings.

     We headed over to the table. I could feel the tension between Nilayah and her father. With a shock, they became civil, saying a few words to one another. and we all as the food was coming, we fill up our plates. “How was the mission, Nilayah?” Jordan asks.

“Success, Alpha Morgan did not need us anymore, that why we came back earlier”

“How does it feel being on the other side of the world? I know you saw some cute guys- “

 Both Jordan and My mate, let had Stephanie looked down in fear. let growled out That it had Nilayah looking at Jordan and her father puzzle of the situation. I was feeling the same way too. Nilayah turned to Stephanie and said, “I only went to London for the mission and that was it. I did not have time for anything else. "

     Stephanie nodded, then she looked over to Jordan. I can see that Jordan was looking like he wanted to explode immediately. Before Jordan could say something, Stephanie spoke again. “I’m glad you are back Nilayah, I have something to tell you”

“Ok, what is it?”

  Stephanie looked over at Jordan again this time. He was calm, and he gave her a nod. Stephanie looked back at Nilayah and said, “I found my mate. "

“That good, who is he?”

“I’m mated to your brother'

  To stay that Nilayah was shocked is an understatement. She looked at Jordan and back at Stephanie. She smiles giving her best friend a hug.

“Congratulations you two, I’m happy for you. "

“Thank you, you don’t know how much this means to me. I also want you to be my maid of honor for the ceremony. "

“Of course, it will be an honor. Excuse me, I’m going to take a walk,” Nilayah said.

“Ok we will catch up later, I’m glad you are home sister”

Nilayah nodded. stand up she was about to leave “Nilayah, mind if I join you?” I ask.

“Sure” I got up, I kiss my mate and walk over to where Nilayah was at, we walk out the dining hall. Outside we walk in silence. I can see that Nilayah had a lot on her mind. “How are you really feeling, Nilayah?”

“I’m fine, mom, could not even better,”

“ Nilayah, you made fool everyone with this tough act. You cannot fool me. A mother knows when her child is hurting, remember I know more than you know yourself. If something is bothering you, you will build a wall in your mind so no one can get through. You will rather take on the situation head on. I want to let you know you are not alone.  You can come to me with anything that is troubling you, I am here for you.

“ I know mother, I’m just learning to let the anger go that I have towards dad, that all. I cannot say that I’m fully over his decision. I’m willing to bury the hatchet and move on. Being with the Dangerous shield have open my mind to different things, and I could clear my mind from all the negativity and accept everything that have happen. What I’m trying to say, mom is that everything happens for a reason because joining the squad is my calling and I cannot be any happier”

“I’m glad, because you was born to lead. Your bravery what makes you who you are and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for you,” I stated with tears in my eyes.

“I want to say thanks for being there for me mom, without you I don’t know where I would be. "

“There is no need to thank me. That’s what mothers are for” from there we hug again, I’m glad Nilayah beginning to be herself again in that moment all I could do is thank the moon goddess.