Chapter 17

When I had just returned to the hotel, I was surprised to find a text message waiting for me from an unknown number.

"I heard you went to attend the event. Come back to the Crystal Blood Pack. I, along with your mother, will be waiting for you."

It did not take much time for me to understand who sent the message.

It turned out to be Jeremy Pierce, my foster father.

I asked in reply,

"How did you get my number?"

"You forgot who I am. Getting your number is not a big deal for me, Natalia. Now stop asking me questions and return to your home."

I stared at the message. I scoffed at it.

'Home? What does he mean by my home? He adopted me, yet he never showed me the affection that a parent would.' I thought.

I assumed that he might have obtained my phone number from the attendee lists for today's party. With the intention of ensuring everyone's safety, everyone signed their name and number before entering.

"I will never go back there. Forget about me."

I sent it back and threw my phone on the