49. The Bigger Kids

AURELIA

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Of course, I knew Raiden wouldn’t give up.

Knowing him, he would use the kids against me… he’d want to use them to tie me down in his pack but I wouldn’t let him.

Alpha Tristan and I definitely have to talk about my past. I’ve to come clean to him before we can proceed with our wedding and mating ritual. It would be difficult but I’d choose that a thousand times over explaining myself to Raiden.

Kyle stirred beside me, throwing his hand over my stomach. Katie was snoring softly on the other side. She hasn’t regained consciousness even though it's only an hour before daybreak. Kyle and I spent the night in Katie’s hospital bed which happened to be bigger than usual thanks to Pheobe.

In two hours, I’d be leaving this pack and I’d never return–

“Mom.” Her soft voice healed my soul even before I looked at her.

I smiled, “Baby.”

Katie yawned and tried to sit up but her body was still weak. I left the bed to help Katie who looked confused as she asked, “Where are we, mom?”