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AURELIA~~I didn’t realize how much I needed to sleep until I did. To be honest, I couldn’t recall the last time I had such a deep sleep without Inara having to induce my sleep. It was way before I brought myself and my kids to Raiden’s pack out of my stupidity. As my eyes fluttered open that morning, I wondered what would have happened differently if I had stayed back at Black Fur… I wondered what life would be like for my kids. Katie wouldn’t have been bullied. Kyle wouldn’t have been kidnapped.The twins wouldn’t be traumatized. And of course, Jessica would still be here if Kyle wasn’t kidnapped in the first place.But If I had stayed back, I wouldn’t have known that Dakota was gone or heard about how Larisa manipulated the bond between Raiden and me even before she returned. Yes, I heard that part of her confession in the forest. I just didn’t know what to do with that piece of information and I haven’t had the time to let it sink in or make a difference. It shouldn’t eve
ALPHA TRISTAN’S POV (4)~~“Argh!” I groaned angrily, flinging my cell phone against the nearest wall. A shattering sound reverberated in my bedroom as pieces of the cell phone scattered across the floor. Blood pumped fiercely in my veins and I could have sworn that the world had suddenly turned red because that was all I saw. “I told you not to leave her there but you didn’t listen.” Dolf seethed within me.My wolf believed this new development wouldn't have happened if I was still in Dark Moon pack with Aurelia. Perhaps he was right. I couldn’t be certain but I was sure as hell that Jessica wouldn’t have died in a strange territory if I was there. And Aurelia wouldn’t be there alone with the bastard that brought this doom into her life… our lives.My fists clenched as I recalled the last time I saw Jessica. I also recalled breaking Jessica’s leg intentionally just to get Aurelia to perform in the finals of the stupid pack games! Stupid! I was so stupid!Of course, I was used to
AURELIA~~My chest rose and fell rapidly and tears streamed down my face. I felt useless. Completely useless and broken, I struggled to get a glimpse of Kyle who was surrounded by healers and doctors, collectively restraining him as he kicked vigorously and cried out, horror loud in his voice. Kyle was experiencing another episode. One of many in the past two days and I was losing my mind. Thankfully, Katie wasn’t in the hospital to witness this particular one but sadly, my daughter had witnessed more than enough to know that her brother was suffering and the hospital wasn’t helping him.“What’s taking him so long?” Inara sniveled and I instantly knew she was talking about Alpha Tristan who still hadn’t contacted me in the past two days. I was becoming anxious and very scared. Seeing Kyle fight with unseen demons was killing me and I couldn’t help but hate myself for putting my son through this torment. “Perhaps he is taking his time because there is no hope for Kyle,” I mutter
ALPHA RAIDEN~~Why are the women in my life stubborn and annoyingly strong? From the oldest, my mom to the youngest, Katie, they find a way to drag me through hell without lifting a finger. “Mom…” I called out again, carrying her unconscious body to the second bed in the room. Aurelia’s eyes were still wide and teary as she watched me place my mom in the bed and Kyle just seemed confused. I wouldn’t blame him. After all, he had just woken up from a long disturbing sleep to see an unfamiliar woman collapse by his bedside. Within a minute, a doctor and a healer stormed into the room as I had already asked them to stay close. It’s safe to say that I knew this would happen. I predicted that something would go wrong because my mom wasn’t fit to use her rusty abilities but she was hell-bent on saving Kyle from the dark dreams had been enduring for many days. And for that, I was grateful. But again, why do the women in my life have to be stubborn and unreasonable? “What happened her
AURELIA~~“You’re a white wolf?” I didn’t know when those words slipped past my lips. I was experiencing the biggest shock of my life and yes, I called it that despite the crazy shocking experiences I’ve had in my twenty-six years of living.“Partially a white wolf, child,” Iris responded. “My mom was a white wolf who was born in the extinct pack and my father was a member of this pack. My parents met each other during one of the quinquennial pack games. They realized they were destined mates and my mom moved down to dark moon pack to start a family with my father. I’m their only child and instead of giving me one simple wolf, the moon goddess decided to bless me with a mixture of both worlds I originated from, Dark Moon and White shade.” I couldn’t believe my ears. In fact, I didn’t know what to make of her words. Despite my silence, Iris continued speaking, telling me more about a world I didn’t know about, “I was born with black hair but with visible white strands and I’ve ha
ALPHA RAIDEN~~“Gently, Mom.”I whispered, holding her gently and guiding her steps as we walked out of the pack’s hospital. It took two days for my mom to regain the energy she used to heal Kyle’s mind and Kyle was also fully recovered which meant we could all go home. Kyle was in Hazel’s arms and Katie walked hand in hand with Aurelia. I felt at peace knowing that this was the last time any of them would be at the hospital because of me or as a result of my failures. “I hate to be the bearer of bad news but now that Kyle is healthy and discharged from the hospital, Aurelia would begin planning her return to Black Fur Pack. They would be gone, Raiden.” Lex imprinted each word into my mind. My breath caught in my nostrils as his words echoed in my head and knowing that he was right killed me but I didn’t react. Instead, I helped my mom down the sloppy exit of the hospital and sighted Andrew and a few of my men standing beside two cars. Although my home wasn’t exactly far from th
AURELIA~~Despite being back in the apartment, I still didn’t feel at peace. Yes, I was happy to have my son with me, hale and healthy. It gladdens my heart to see Kyle and Katie playing together again. I was happy my daughter didn’t have to worry and my son didn't have to deal with trauma.But a lot doesn’t seem right. There was a void in the depth of my soul. “Are you yearning to kill Larisa?” Inara asked, trying to understand the void in our soul. She could feel it as well. “I do but that’s not all. I have tons of questions, Inara.” I responded, confusion oozing off my pores. Fortunately, Hazel entered the bedroom, saving me from myself as she uttered, “So when do we start packing?” “Packing?” I asked, blinking my confusion away. “Packing to go home, Aurelia. We have to return, right?” Hazel clarified. I nodded quickly, “Yes, of course. We are going home. Jessica needs to be buried properly and in her homeland.” Mentioning Jessica stirred buried emotions in both Hazel
ALPHA TRISTAN’S POV~~My cell phone ringtone blared loudly as the device vibrated in my pocket, creating a distraction during an important meeting. My men and the elders of the pack looked at me while I ignored their gaze, taking out the device and saw a familiar name flashing on its screen. I exhaled, thankful that it wasn’t Aurelia calling again. A lump raised in my chest as the thought of her crossed my mind– Fuck! This is exactly why I’ve been ignoring her calls and avoiding speaking to her even though it was killing me. Talking to Aurelia would take me back to the library and I couldn’t afford to be stuck there right now. My pack needed me. Of course, it pained me to know that Kyle was still suffering because of my inability to help as Aurelia asked. I haven’t been able to find any means to help Kyle in the library and I didn’t know if I could tell Aurelia that without breaking her heart–“Stop lying to yourself.” Dolf seethed within me. “You would have found something if y