Garvin's POV"He might remain this way for a couple of weeks, a month, maybe we are not sure yet, but his brain is still trying to absorb the shock," the doctor's words dropped like a bomb in the room. I tried to remain gloomy, propping my head up with my hand, trying my very best to hide the smirk That Was creeping onto my lips. This is undoubtedly the perfect way to keep Tracy in place for the time being, and I mean, how dare she! How dare she think of throwing my sacrifices away?I watched the tears run down her cheeks, ruining her light makeup. Why was she putting on the foundation today anyway?I thought she mentioned hating it before.It's probably Kia—that cursed mate bond. I usually thought it was a rumor that mate binds could not be severed entirely. That it would somehow find its way and ruin everything I had worked years to build.How would I torment Kia if Tracy goes running back to him? Thoughts of her and Kia cuddled under the sheets have haunted my sleep ever since
Kia's POVYou sent Hunter to the Moonlight pack? I inquired the minute i set my eyes on elder Jay. Putting on a light green shirt that complimented his complexion, and gray pants. His grey hair was put up in a ponytail, further enhancing his facial features. His lips were slightly upturned, and his eyelashes already had few Strands of grey in them. He was wearing the smug confident look he always wore. Walking as carefree as ever and he examined the new paintings I had added to the sitting room."Don't go accusing an elder that way," he retorted, still holding the painting in his palms."You know what I am saying," gritting my teeth as I spoke, I was not in the mood for his constant back and forths. "Nonsense," he spat, dropping the picture and walking across the room to meet me."Can I have coffee in your study?" He enquired the minute he reached where I stood, " There is a material I have been searching for I think you night have it here." "You did not go to the academy library to
Kia's POV"The death of my parents thought me the never trust anyone."_especially another pack. I hope they are proud of me now, I hope they are happy that I followed all the advise that was given to me._"Which is an even more reason why I am standing by you," his line of words stunning me. Blinking severally and shutting my slightly ajar mouth."What do you mean?".I narrowed. My eyes searching for answers. "I watched you grow Kia," he breathed, his shoulders falling lightly, "I was practically best nfrieds with your father" he began. My mind flashed back to the several paintings of my dad I had saved. Elder Jay was in almost every picture and I thought maybe he was only try to support the Alpha. So he was best friends with my dad?. "Then why aren't you his beta?" I blurted out despite knowing that the system doesn't quite work that way. "Because," he shrugged, " I did not want to be one. I prefer the semi peaceful life I am living."_and my father obviously loved his pack a lot_
Tracy's POVThe stabbing ache in my back was nothing compared to the several times my heart broke just seeing Kian in such state. His eyes were shut tight and his lips pressed in to a thin line._dear moon goddess, please heal him.' muttering silent prayers to the monn goddess, I believe this is a punishment for everything I have done. For always thinking about just myself without considering the feelings of other people.__firstly, Garvin, I was selfish to always ask for his help. To always depend on him. Then he asks for just one thing Tracy. One thing and now I am finding it difficult to give him just one wish__or is it Kia? He spent months in this pack. Disguising as a ordinary person coming and paying visits, asking for my forgiveness. But what did I do? I pushed him away. Severally, not once or twice. I would not miss the opportunity to embarrass him a
Tracy's POV"Are you sure, Doc?" I inquired, straining my neck to see Kian. He was stable and his breathing was even.But I wanted him to wake up. Wake up and tell me how much he loved me. How he was lucky to have a strong woman as his momma. How much he bragged to his class mates about me. How much of a great mom I was and how proud he was of me."I am one hundred percent sure. I will be leaving now," she replied curtly, turning towards the door."Miss," Lisa called softly, " I think you should have some sleep I will watch over Kian.""No I will not," I protested, "I will stay right here and watch him,""Miss we both know that Kian would not be happy to see you looking this way. The doctor already assured that he was out of danger s there is nothing to worry about. He will be up and out of here any minute," she assured me, standing beside me."Even more reason why I should remain here with him," I trailed off, I need to be the first person that sees him whenever he wakes up, but I do
Steve's POV_"But what if I find her and bring her back here?" I pleaded, my voice croaky as I thought of the huge amount of money I was required to refund. It is that cursed Tracy's fault. I offered her a fair deal. All she had to do was to leave under the Alpha. Is that too much to ask for? Must she always have to fi s a way to bring me suffering and pain.__"that would not do," Reed's voice brought me out of my thoughts. It took every ounce of self restraint in me not to inch over and rip his mouth apart. "You have quite the reputation of going back on your words," he added, flexing his wrists even though I could not see a reason why he was doing so.__"But you are asking for quite a lot of money here," I protested, maybe he would be willing to compromise since I had nothing left on me.__"it wasn't a lot of money when you sold her to me," he smiled, takin
Garvin's POVDashing into the hospital, holding a takeout bag firmly, the unfamiliar scent of methylated Spirit and blood hir me as I stepped into the facility."Sir sir," the receptionist called out from her front desk, "actually I am already here," I replied, not sparing her another glance as I does past her and down the hallway.Standing right in front of the door, .y chest raising up and down as I inhaled and exhaled quickly, wrapping my hands on the door knob before turning it open.The room seemed a lot more clustered that the state I had left it in yesterday._was there a stampede of belongings? I muttered underneath my breath._And what was that beside Kian? I paused, squinting my eyes as though trying to force my brain to make out what was going on."Ohh sir, you are back," Lisa jumped the minute she turned in my direction, rushing towards me with arms spread with open."Where is she?" I inquired, freeing my self from their embrace and taking a step backwards from here so I c
Garvin's POV."So tell me what do you want to talk about?" The doctor said wearing a warm smile. Her glasses were hanging on her button nose, with her hair put up.in a bun."Can I make sure that the door is locked properly?," I inquired, standing up from my squeaky chair and walking towards the door.There were charts,. revealing information about various forms of ailments hanging on the wall. And on a table that was hidden in a corner, were different plastic like human organs. The smell of drugs filling my nostrils."Yes you can," she smiled, adjusting her eyeglasses, "Although, there is nothing to worry about, my office is sound proof,"_Why didn't she bother telling me the minute I stepped into the office? Now I have basically made a fool of myself right in front of her._"
Kia's POVThe elders were still very much in shock that I had a son."Honestly, exactly how long is it going to take them to get used to it?""We have to run a DNA test immediately," one of them said."Get on with it already! How many times have you said that?" I asked. "Or are you scared of finding out the truth?"He bared his teeth at me, but I smiled smoothly. I had nothing to fear since I had done all my preparations and I knew the truth.My confidence was probably disarming to them, but they still went ahead with the DNA test."Come along, boy," one of them said to Kian.I looked to my side at him. "Go on now. They won't hurt you. You'll be back with us before you know it." He nodded silently and went along with the elder."Are you sure this is not a bit too rushed?" Tracy asked."I'm sure," I said. "I guess what, I've never been happier in my life." I leaned in and kissed her on her cheek.She seemed a little nervous accepting the kiss from me. I could see clearly in her look th
Kia's POVEven after waiting for someone, he did not show up, and I began to wonder whether something was wrong. The boy had finished telling me his story, and now it was my turn. He looked at me expectantly."Before we have this very serious conversation," I said, "since he is not here, I think we would just do it without him."I looked at him seriously. "Now, are we going to have to do it a second time because he is not here? Because you have two people to apologize to.""No," she said. "Never mind that.""All right," I said."I'm sorry," she said."Sorry for what?" Kian asked her.A single tear streamed down her cheek as she spoke. "Your father is Kia here," she pointed a finger at me. "I've kept the two of you separated for so long now, and I'm very sorry about it."He looked stunned, but I wasn't surprised at all. After all, I had figured it out myself.She looked at me, her eyes pleading. "I'm so sorry," she said. "I am ready to accept whatever punishment you have for me," she s
Garvin's POVArriving at the hospital, I found myself walking straight towards Tracy's ward. Right now, I hardly knew what I wanted or why I was here. What I did know was that I had only an hour to spend. After that, I'll go back to the office to see how far we are with the documents and the secretary.I felt really excited to give the secretary the job of spying on the elders because I knew that it would surely be very fun."Yes, and then I will order her to deny any connections with me immediately if she gets caught," I thought, the plan making more and more sense in my mind. The more I thought about it, the more excited I became."Who knows? They might have information about who sent her to them," I thought. The thoughts were very exciting to me.Shaking all of them out of my mind, I focused on the task at hand. Right now, I was in the hospital to find Tracy, wasn't I? To confront her about the life-changing news that she had hidden from me for so long.She was going to pay for it
Kia's POVI kept on checking my watch, waiting for Garvin to come before I broached the subject with her. After all, it would not be a bad idea for me to finish the topic once and for all when he was here. It was going to be a very nice party, and I was probably going to enjoy it.No, I realized, looking at her face. I was not going to enjoy anything about the Great reveal. It was going to hurt to hear it from her that I was the father of the boy. And him coming here could make the environment a lot more tense than it should be.Tracy was looking at me. I could feel her eyes. I wondered whether I should glance up to meet them and whether she would see the betrayal in mine. I had been waiting to confront the topic ever since, but now I found myself backing out. Later, there was no rush, after all.She was looking at me, staring intently, so much that I had to look up at her.Our eyes met, and I couldn't help but feel a crushing sorrow mixed with disappointment at the crimes she had com
Garvin's POVI tried to collect my thoughts and keep my composure while sitting in the office. The files that I had to keep on signing were a consistent source of annoyance, especially now that my mind was in another place. Now, I had a lot of things to worry about apart from the inconsequential office work."What are those elders up to?" I thought, knowing that they would not come here for something as trivial as Tracy. Last I checked, they did not really care.The door opened, making me really consider getting another secretary for myself. Somebody that was more docile, somebody that was polite and cautious enough to freaking knock on the door before entering."Yes, do you want anything?" I asked, not in any way hiding the irritation in my voice."There are a few more documents for you," she said in a little voice, as if that would pacify me."Are they for me to sign again?" I asked."No," she said, "they are for you to read."My eyes narrowed as I observed her. "Are you seriously go
Kia's POVI waited patiently for the boy to begin telling us what he had in mind. Maybe it had to do with what he said, that he would rather talk to his mommy about.He hesitated, looking at me, feeling his eyes resting on me. I looked away for a while, wondering about the best way to deal with the situation. I was definitely going to hear what he wanted to say, even if I had decided to let them have their peaceful private conversation. Now that I knew I was his father, I couldn't keep myself out of his life for much longer."I should stop pretending," I thought, looking at them, and showing that I knew he was looking at me."Oh, is it a private conversation?" I asked."I told you before, I want to talk to only mommy about it," he said."Fair enough," I said, "after all, I am just a distant relative." I zeroed my eyes in on Tracy, and as she opened her mouth, not waiting for her to say anything, I got up and walked out of the room. Calmly, I would just have to listen from outside the
Kia's POVWhen she gave me the confirmation that she was able to finish her food, I found myself relaxing. Well, that meant that she'd gain a lot of strength and then I could ask her a lot of questions, didn't it?He ate calmly, and I watched her intently, not knowing what I was looking for. Soon, all of a sudden, she started to choke."Dammit, I should have thought about that," I thought, getting up immediately, looking around for water. Surely, there was a sink in here.After scanning the entire room with my eyes, I found out that there was none."I'm pretty sure that hospital wards are supposed to contain sinks for water," I said, even as I stormed out of the room in search. "Like, what are they supposed to do if the patient suddenly wanted to vomit or to clean up his face? There needed to be a sink in it.""Or is this place a very cheap one?" I asked, trying to figure it out. "If it was cheap, then it made sense why they were not able to provide all the rooms with all the necessar
Kia's PovEntering the room, I immediately fixed my gaze on her. I wanted to know whether she was awake or asleep. Honestly, I did not know which one I wanted more at this point. I definitely wanted to talk to her and pour out my frustration, but at the same time, I wanted to run away from that conversation as far as possible. Kian jumped on her bed with a happy expression on his face. 'No boy, you don't want to wake her up if she is still sleeping.' I said in my head, the words refusing to come out. Maybe I wanted her to wake up after all. She did not react, meaning that she was still sleeping. At least I had some time to prepare my mind.I looked down at the bag in my hand. It contained the food I had bought from the restaurant. It is sure to calm me down, I thought. I came nearer and sat on her bed, observing her as she slept just as I had done for the past couple of days. Shaking my head in disappointment, I left and pulled out a chair from a corner of the ward. I looked aroun
Kia's POVEven I couldn't figure out the reason why I was on my way to get every pasta by myself instead of just ordering it online. Or maybe I should give it to a servant to get it; any one of those options will do, but I found myself going personally."Do I just want to get out of our presence for a while?" I asked, featuring her face, my mind stuck on the face that had hidden away so many secrets from me. Who knew how many were still hidden?"Uncle, you're not focusing on your driving," Kian said. I noticed that the car was driving slower and slower because I was applying pressure to the brakes subconsciously. In addition, the car was already turning towards a gutter."I'm sorry," I said sheepishly as I adjusted the car. "Maybe I just need a little rest.""Not just rest, you need plenty of rest," he said, his voice cheerful. The joy in his voice almost made me happy. Almost."I think that is the restaurant we are looking for," he said, pointing.Through the rearview mirror, I could