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30 Come Home To Me.

Author: Karima Sa'ad Usman
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Christopher.

We arrived at the Rain pack sometime in the evening before sundown. I rushed to my room, and to my dismay, Aida followed me. It was her room too, but I did not want her near me.

I was running out of patience with her and Mark. I had made up my mind but needed to be wise about my moves so I do not create a problem for my people and Willow.

I entered my room and took a deep breath to prepare for Aida's banter.

"Really?" She asked, and I sat on the couch.

"Really, what?" I asked, and she sat at the foot of the bed.

"You will give me up if they demand you give me up? Why will you say those things to my father?" She asked, almost in tears.

"He meant what he said, you know. He meant it. He will place another alpha above you to succeed him," she said, and I began to laugh.

"And you think I care about being the werewolf king?" I asked her, and she was in shock.

"I want peace, Aida. I know your father was behind the bear attack. He won't succeed at forcing my hand. I would
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