184 : Her Mom's Relationship

VERENA

When dad opened up to me, something struck me. Regef and my mom’s relationship. My mom died when our pack was attacked by the Ashwalkers. I feel like there's a connection between the two.

“Rena, what are you saying?” There’s pain in dad’s eyes that makes my heart ache. “After everything I said to you, you are expecting me to allow you to disrespect your mother by digging her grave?”

“Dad, I don’t mean to disrespect mom. I-it's just…There’s something I need to figure out.” I stammer, fear gnawing inside me. Dad’s eyes are flashing with rage.

He points towards the door. “Get out before I raise my hand at you. Now!” He growls and I jolt at his words.

I swallow the lump in my throat and nod. Without making another sound, I leave the room, my heart thumping against my ears. Dad slams the office door in my face and guilt washes over me. Maybe I took it too far.

“Rena?” I hear Maria’s voice and find her standing in the hallway with a concerned look etching her face. She approache