My nerves are fried, absolutely fried with this cursed dinner with my family. I’ve debated about canceling, but the dinner is in a few hours now. There’s no way I’m going to cancel now. I’d never hear the end of it. The backlash wouldn’t be worth it, although neither is whatever this dinner brings.
I should have never texted my mom. I should have just let them think I’m the bad child even though I’ve spent my whole life trying to be worthy in their eyes. That’s all I’ve ever wanted was to be accepted by my family. To feel like I belonged with them, that I mattered to them. I clearly don’t as they don’t even know me. I can’t believe they have the audacity to think I actually did something wrong to get imprisoned. I’ve never broken pack law, not once. Even though I was tempted and peer pressure is a bitch, I resisted.
Matteo is being supportive even
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Relief floods me as I realize it’s Matteo’s parents. Linda greets me with a warm smile. I lead the two of them to the living room on the first floor. Matteo made sure that the packhouse was empty for our dinner. Only us and the staff are allowed. It’s not uncommon for an Alpha to close the packhouse for private events.Normally, I wouldn’t care if pack members were in and out like normal. However, with my family coming to visit I didn’t want to risk being humiliated in front of pack members. It wouldn’t look good if the Luna’s own family embarrasses her. If I could have hosted them in private and still kept the pack house open, I would have. However, the only part that is completely private and off limits is the second floor. There's nothing on the second floor except for the bedrooms. We have one end of the hall and the other end is guest rooms. There’
We take our seats at the dining room table. I’m not a fan of Amara’s family. So far, they have not impressed me. They are so judgy of Amara and I don’t understand why. Amara is a good person and she strives to help as many pack members as she can. Her heart is huge and kind. Amara is a wonderful Luna. Honestly, she is all I hoped for in a Luna and more. Plus, she has never done anything wrong when it comes to pack laws. I’m the dumbass who imprisoned her. I also didn’t like how they assumed I was asking them to take her back. I would never give Amara up, I’ve always known that. Even when I was being a royal asshole to her, I knew I would never give her up. The second I knew she was my second chance mate there was a part of me that was happy, but my guilt consumed then. While it feels like a lifetime has passed since Cheryl died, it’s not even been
I saw red at Cora’s words. I couldn’t help my natural reaction to kick her ass. I had fucking had it with my family. This was the last fucking straw as it all came crashing down and clinking into place all at once. It all made sense now. Why they hated me, why they treated me like the black sheep, and why I felt so unwelcomed in my own family. I was a bastard, a tragic result of my mothers affair. Her biggest mistake and regret, how does a pup live with that? Years of anger, hurt, and frustration burst out of me as I lunge at Cora with everything I have. I want to claw her fucking eyes out as my wolf attempts to push forward to cause me to shift. I hold back shifting and stick to my human forman. It’s not easy to do, but I could manage, for now. My fist lands perfectly on Cora’s face. I hear the sound of bone hitting bone as my clenched fist conne
Well, that was a shit show if I’ve ever seen one. I can’t believe her mother just dropped a bomb on her daughter blowing her entire world to pieces. It was savage to watch. I’ve seen ruthlessness before, but it’s usually from rogues, not from pack members. Thank the moon goddess above that they are no longer a part of my pack. I would have banished them after I locked them in my dungeons for a few weeks.I don’t care if they have families of their own. They came into my pack and insulted my Luna. Then they proceeded to blow her world apart and come clean about the truth. They are horrible people. They were cruel to Amara for something that wasn’t her fault. I know I have no room to talk because I did something similar, but at least I admitted to my wrong doing. I’m trying to make it right and I think I am. I’m pouring everything I have into my mateship,
Waking, I roll over to find myself faced with the walls of muscles that is my alpha, my mate, my Matteo. Moon goddess above I don’t know what I would have done without Matteo last night as my world crashed around me. My heart still aches at the news. I thought my heart ached when Matteo wrongfully imprisoned me. I thought my heart could know no worse pain than when he tried to force me to take those morning after pills. It was all nothing compared to last night.. Everything about last night has topped many horrible, painful, and embarrassing moments.Rolling out of bed I head to the bathroom. I need a hot shower to try and prepare for our family trip. As much as I’m not in the mood to go on our camping trip now, I won’t ruin this for Lana. This trip is important for several reasons. Perhaps, I need our camping trip more than I know. I need to be with my real family, the family that I have found thanks to my mate. Last night I felt cursed, but maybe I’m not. Maybe I’m secret
My parents are getting Lana up and ready for the day. I could hear her happily squealing as my parents attempted to get her ready as I left my own bedroom. My mom knows how to bribe Lana into doing anything. My mother used to work her magic on my siblings and I all the time. The woman knows how to charm. Making my way down to my office I mind link Jasper telling him to come to my office. I want to get this fresh shit show over with. I have no idea how Jasper is going to react to what we have to tell him. I can’t imagine it will be bad. Jasper is level headed. He’s not a blind nor naive. I’m sure he has to be aware of his father’s cheating. At least suspect it. The way my father made it sound Felix didn’t try to hide it either. All the times I thought of cheating Cheryl, I could never bring myself to do it. Amara was the closest I ever came, but ev
The ride to the campground is going smooth so far. Lana is happily singing songs and chatting about everything she wants to do. Matteo is focused on driving and singing along with Lana. Matteo actually has a decent voice which is shocking to see on the tough alpha. Jasper and I both have good singing voices, something we share in common, with other things. It’s strange for me to have a sibling I can relate to, hang out with, and talk to. While it’s strange because I definitely never had this with my sisters, it’s also refreshing. I won’t lie I was nervous to tell Jasper the truth, afraid he would reject me like my family did. Their rejection stings like a thousand bees, actually I think the bees would be nicer. At least bees make honey, my family definitely doesn't make honey. I’m unsure if Felix will be so accepting of me as Jasper is. I’m thankf
We arrive at the campground. It’s full of people enjoying the fall weather which is the perfect time to camp in my opinion. The leaves are fully changing in warm shades of orange, bright yellows, deep reds, and crunchy brown leaves. The crisp air greets me as I open the car door. We are staying at the Alpha’s cabin. Matteo made sure he had his own private small log cabin on the campground. It’s three bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, and living room complete with a fireplace. Matteo and I haven’t spent much time up at the log cabin since he mated with Cheryl. She wouldn’t let him come. Before her we’d spend entire weekends out here, even when he first became Alpha we came out here without much issue. Then Cheryl came along and ruined everything. I feel bad she’s dead, but at the same time she wasn’t a good person. She treated Matteo like shit from day
Davina, Jasper, Lana, Matteo, our pups and I are at the camp ground enjoying much needed time away. It was a bit crazy when they returned home. There was much to be done and the alliance was happy that Creig was defeated. The alliance declared Matteo the Alpha King of all werewolves.We had his ceremony and induction as Alpha King. We spent months as a family prepping for our new pups. Matteo and I had twins. Boys named Henry and James. They are a handful, but we love them. Lana is happy to be a big sister.Lana is playing with her brothers by outside on the swings that Matteo built boys. He also built a big girl swing for Lana. We’ve been spending more time at the log cabin on the camp ground for the summer time to enjoy some much needed relaxation.Jasper and Davina have announced they are
I see Jasper’s wolf charge at Felix’s wolf as I hear a nasty growl come from Jasper. Jasper will take care of Felix. I leave my Beta and best friend to do the task he’s waited a long time to complete. Meanwhile I focus on getting to the entrance of the mines. I need to get to Lana. I don’t want Creig to try and slip past us with her. I have all my warriors on alert and they know to mind link me if they see her or Creig. Tearing through the rogues like they are nothing because to me they are nothing. I don’t know why they are rogues, but the fact that choose to fight for a monster like Creig means they most likely deserve to die. Besides, they aren’t my prioity, my daughter is. After what feels like forever, I finally make it to the entrance of the mines with several of my warriors. Most of the rogues are outside fighting, but that doesn’t me
Gene and our reinforcements show up just in the nic of time. My father was becoming aggressive with his attacks against us and was starting to gain ground. We’ve lost a few more warriors which is unfortunate. None of us like when we lose a warrior in battle. Matteo and I are the one that have to break the news to their families and it’s always heartbreaking.With our reinforcements we are now gaining control forcing my father to have to come out his hiding spot of giving orders. Now, he has to fight with his unorginzed bunch of rogues. I notice my father is avoiding coming to the area I’m fighting in. I know he knows I’m going to kill his ass. I won’t stop until he’s dead. It pains me to admit this, but I’ve waited for this for far too long.I’ve wanted to kill my father for a long time now. I’m
Davina and I sit outside trying to have some fresh air to soothe our nerves. Both of us are a wreck thinking of our mates at war, not to mention we both worry for Lana. Creig is sick and I can’t imagine what he might do to a pup. I hope Matteo gets her away from that monster sooner rather than later. There is no telling what he might do, and I can’t think about the worse thing that could happen. We haven’t heard any updates from anyone, but I doubt we will. They need to focus on the battle and getting Lana safe. As much as I want to mindlink Matteo to find out how things are going, I don’t want to distract him. I don’t know if his fighting or not and the last thing I want is distract him which would cause him to mess up. Sally and Matteo’s mom have been looking after Davina and I like mother hens, making sure we are eating and resting. Davina need
Jasper and I running in wolf form now. One of my men took over our car and is not driving it with the rest of our reinforcements. We should be there soon, and our back up should arrive about an hour behind us. My father will arrive with them.“Alpha, how close are you?” Klaus’s voice filters into my head.“Maybe twenty minutes and the others about about an hour, why?”“Felix is leading the rogues in an attack against us, apparently he’s the rogue Alpha’s new Beta.”“What? Can you hold it till we get there?”“Yes, but if he sends in more men, I can’t make any promises.”
Unfortantly, Creig didn’t move fast enough in get us out of here. Matteo’s men are surrounding us which means Matteo is on his way if not already here. I’m sure Jasper is with him. Matteo has tons of warriors and other Alpha’s in his corner who will more than willingly provide extra warriors.This is a diaster. I thought Creig would be able to counter Matteo, to replace him, but the man is not as wise as he appears. Creig has been to busy trying to get Lana to call him daddy instead of doing his job.Lana keeps asking for Amara and Matteo. She has no idea the gravity of the situation. I wish she would just fucking coperate instead of being a stupid pup. If she has just said with the idiot wanted we would have been out of here hours ago and Matteo’s warriors wouldn’t be surrounding us.
Anger flares in my veins as we head toward our destnation. My father is public enemy number one, next to Creig that is. I can’t believe he would go as far as to kidnap a pup. I knew my father was scum, but I never imagined he would sink so low. I should have figured he would. After all, the man cheat on his mate like it’s a sport. I swear he does it on purpose, or maybe it’s compulsion he can’t control. I’ve tried to figure out why he does it, I’ve even asked him, but he never explains. Instead, he acts like he’s the victim. My mom and I are the victims. I don’t think he knows the drama we have had deal with because of him. The rumors, the whispers, the way pack members look at us with pity because they know what he doing. I’ve spent years doing damage control for our family, so that we would stay in good standing with the pack.
Twenty four hours have passed and I still don’t know where my daughter is. I’m going insane. I have patrols everywhere searching. I’m hoping for someone to find them soon. I want my daughter back. I can’t imagine how scared she must be.Amara is a hot mess. When she isn’t sleeping she’s in tears with fear. I’m trying to keep her calm for the sake of the pup, but even my nerves are frying at the edges. Jasper is on a murder path. Davina is anxiety ridden, blaming herself for this mess. Sally and my parents are trying to keep the four of us from completely losing our minds.The pack doc has been giving Davina meds for anxiety, and giving Amara what he can. Amara is limited because she is pregnant.I’m between anger and wanted to break down and cry
Finding Crieg was surprisingly easy. It was the second hide out that Davina has listed. Of course his rogues were all over us the moment Lana and I arrived. I’ve parked my car far enough away, so that no one will find it and if they do they won’t be able to find the hiding spot right away. Right now, a group of rogues are taking us to their leader. Crieg, the bad guy in everyone’s story, just like me. I never wanted to think myself as the villain, but everyone loves to paint as one, so why not wear the colors that everyone has painted me as. They want me to be a villain, I’ll be a vilian. Crieg is hiding out in old mines about five hours from Matteo’s pack. I can’t believe Matteo wasn’t able to find Crieg. So much for the almighty Alpha Matteo being the super Alpha can’t seem to find his enemy. Let’s see him find his precious daughter.