Chapter sixty-five: Truth and Lies"Thank you for your statement ma'am. This should help us in locating the culprit."The questioning room was small and dark, a white overhead bulb casting weird shadows over the officer's face. Karne knew they would never find the culprit. What they were chasing was far greater than them. A creature they tagged as fantasy. She turned to Kai behind her and he gave her a small smile. She didn't believe the humans.But she nodded. "I just need my son to be found, and who ever did this to be brought to justice. Amanda was the sweetest person I ever knew. And she's just gone....like that."The officer nodded curtly. "Rest assured, we are doing our very best to track your son as we speak.""Maybe you should try harder." Kai snapped. Karen sighed and turned to him. "They're doing the most they can. We just have to wait.""I'm really sorry" the officer said. "You may take your leave now."It had been a day after the incide. Karen had to go to the police st
Chapter sixty six: coming home"What do you mean by that?" Kai asked, narrowing his eyes at Asher. "Yeah," Verena said. "You didn't rescue him out of the kindness of your heart? Then why did you bother at all? What is going on here?""You're children have a lot to learn." Asher scoffed. "Everyone knew of Zeke's appetite and behavior. No One really paid him any heed. Especially not the counsel. But when I heard who his newest obsession was, I had to get in.""You're a disgusting pig." Nicolas said, his eyes wide. "You were in on it, all along. Weren't you?""In on what? Of course not. Rescuing you two was only for my benefit. Nothing else. I couldn't care less if you both perished or not.""You can't be serious." Verena gasped. "And all these years you....""Prepared a plan for my only daughter to be a Luna." Asher finished with a flourish. "And you had to ruin it.""You son of bitch " Kai growled and lounged forward attacking Asher. The brothers fell on him, trying to pin him down. H
Chapter sixty seven: healerIt took a while for Nicolas to calm down. "Not a word of this to anyone." He said to karen as he composed himself. Karen nodded. "Your secret is safe with me.""She'll be fine" Kai said to Nicolas. "I'll make sure of it. For you.""Thank you," Nicolas replied. Kai got to his feet and turned to Karen. "Let's go " He said, his eyes hard.Karen felt a bit afraid. "Okay."That night she slept beside David, only able to get two hours of sleep. She made a mental note to ask the healer for some sleeping potions. The next day, Kai mobilized his warriors. Karen met him in the field as he was addressing the warriors. She waited patiently for him to be done before going up to him ."What's going on?" She asked, confusion on her face."We're sending forces to Asher's pack for yesterday.""A war?!" She whispered"We will soon see." He said and brushed past her, walking away.Karen didn't like how cold he was. Ever since the previous night, he had been like this. Eve
Chapter sixty eight: revelations"Okay, hold up." Karen said. "What is going on here?"Kai glared at her so coldly that she felt her blood freeze. "You know exactly what I'm talking about!""Well I would if you would just talk to me and stop being so damn passive agressive!""Mommy what's passive agressive?" David asked sweetly."Not now baby " Karen replied. She wasn't about to have this conversation with her child in the room. "Baby, how about you go outside and okay okay? Mommy has something to discuss with this man.""Okay he said with a smile. "I'll come and find you later and...""Not so fast." Kai growled. He grabbed the boy by the scruff of his neck and held him up."Kai," Karen said with worry. She got out of bed and tried to get closer to him"Stay right there." Kai hissed at her. He brought the boy up and stared at him. To his greatest surprise, the boy was calm, his blue eyes staring deep into Kai's."Hi," He said with a smile and a small wave. "I'm David, what's your name
Chapter sixty nine: family first"He's my son..." Kai gasped, the paper slipping out of his hands. He looked at Karen, his eyes full of shock."I told you " Karen replied. She looked down at the boy in her arms and her eyes softened. "He's yours"Kai walked up to her, his eyes on the child. "Put your hands down," He commandedThe boy obeyed, wide eyes staring into his. Those eyes....there were exactly his eyes. Kai felt silly. How could he have not recognized him since?! Kai glanced at Karen, but her eyes were on her son...their son....Kai turned and bolted out of the room. He felt choked up with emotion, not trusting himself in that moment. He had a sonHe had a son with Karen. The very same woman he was losing his mind over. Kai felt like he was dreaming. He had to be dreaming. For four years, four years he'd had a child. "Kai! Wait up!" Nicolas ran up to his side, trying to keep up with his strides. "What's wrong?" Nicolas asked, peering into his face. "What's wrong?" Kai pa
Chapter seventy: truths and scaresKaren turned to the servant. "Verena is looking for me?""Yes miss." The servant replied. Karen turned to Kai. "You may go. It could be urgent."Karen nodded. She kissed the top of David's head. "Go on and have dinner without me. I'll join you soon.""Okay mommy." David said with a smile. "I'll save some chia seeds for you."Karen chuckled. "I'm sure you will."She turned and walked down the hallway, heading to Verena's room. Karen had no idea what exactly had happened, but she had been able to heal Verena. It felt that way to her, she felt a kind of energy transferring for her to Verena. And then she had passed out. Or maybe she was imagining it.She got to Verena's room to see her sitting up in bed, Nicolas feeding her some soup. "You're awake." Karen said with a controlled smile.Verena turned to her and smiled. "Karen, hi. Come in please ."Karen walked in and shut the door behind her. Verena turned to Nicolas"Babe could you please give us so
Chapter seventy one: yoga"Alpha Kai, you ask the impossible." Rasmus was quick to say the moment Kai had finished presenting his case to the counsel."How is it impossible?" Kai asked glancing at the faces of the alpha kings. "This man is acting on his own, joining forges with Lycan and trying to cause a war. And me asking for your judgment is impossible."There rose murmurs form the alpha's. Kai was starting to feel that coming here was a bad idea.But if he took major decisions without the council, they will brand him an insubordinate. Their double standard was disgusting."We don't even have proof if his plans with the lycans!" Rasmus said. "This is all word of mouth!"The council murmured in agreement.Kai sighed and rubbed his temples. This was why he liked to do things on his own. But the time they were done arguing and pointing fingers and talking about pointless things, it would be too late to do anything ."And besides," Rasmus did. "Reports reached us that you killed a huma
Chapter seventy two: two goodsThat's a new scar, Karen thought to herself as she watched Kai's bandaged chest rise and fall in step with his breathing.The healer had concluded her business some minutes ago and left, leaving Kai, Nicolas and Karen alone. Karen sat by his bed, holding his had and watching his face. His skin looked ashy and he looked like he had lost weight in hours. Karen could see the back tendrils of poison spreading across his skin. It was oddly reminiscent to the time her father had given her her permanent scar.She had no idea what he used, if it was even poison or not. But today had confirmed that it is indeed poison."You should get some rest " She heard Nicolas said beside her. "I can't when he's like this...""Karen,""No." She refused. "I'll be here. I can't go."Nicolas sighed. "Very well." She thought he was leaving but he pulled a chair and sat beside her. "Don't wait alone in that case."Karen nodded, trying to smile and failed. She didn't get a wink