Chasing His Betrayed Luna



AURELIA

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I didn't realize how much I needed to sleep until I did.

To be honest, I couldn't recall the last time I had such a deep sleep without Inara having to induce my sleep. It was way before I brought myself and my kids to Raiden's pack out of my stupidity.

As my eyes fluttered open that morning, I wondered what would have happened differently if I had stayed back at Black Fur... I wondered what life would be like for my kids.

Katie wouldn't have been bullied.

Kyle wouldn't have been kidnapped.

The twins wouldn't be traumatized.

And of course, Jessica would still be here if Kyle wasn't kidnapped in the first place.

But If I had stayed back, I wouldn't have known that Dakota was gone or heard about how Larisa manipulated the bond between Raiden and me even before she returned.

Yes, I heard that part of her confession in the forest. I just didn't know what to do with that piece of information and I haven't had the time to let it sink in or make a difference. It shouldn't even make any difference, right?

After all, I was engaged to Alpha Tristan and would be gone from Raiden's life soon-

The door opened for the first time that morning, breaking the chain of my thoughts and letting Hazel in. She smiled and mouthed, "Good morning..." I didn't miss the food basket Hazel was holding and the way Raiden jolted up from his slumber. He clearly dozed off while he was meant to keep watch and I couldn't blame him. He must have been up most of the night.

"Good morning, Alpha Raiden. I didn't mean to disturb your sleep." Hazel tilted her head as she acknowledged Raiden.

"I shouldn't be sleeping in the first place," Raiden responded gruffly, avoiding my gaze. Thankfully, Kyle didn't experience any episode during the night and he was still sleeping soundly.

Hazel didn't seem to understand Raiden's reaction as she offered to take Katie to the restroom and clean her up for breakfast. "I brought enough food for everyone, a change of clothes, and the cell phone in your room. It has been blaring continuously since yesterday."

Oh, Tristan.

I did say I'd call him today.

"You're a darling, Hazel," I muttered with a smile.

"I know," Hazel replied with a smile of her own and lifted Katie from the bed without waking her up.

After Hazel left the room, Raiden announced that he had to check on Iris. "I'll be back before the nanny returns with-"

"She's not a nanny. She's my friend." I corrected with a frown. "Her name is Hazel."

"I didn't mean to sound rude." Raiden chimed uncomfortably. "I should go."

The second he left the room, I sighed audibly, letting out a breath that I didn't realize I was holding. I took out the cell phone in Hazel's back and moved over to Kyle's bed, whispering, "Mama is here, baby."

Kyle didn't react to my touch but I still pulled him into my arms as I unlocked the cell phone, seeing

several missed calls from Tristan et

Without hesitation, I dialed his number, wanting nothing more than to speak with him about Jessica and ask him if I could help Kyle get better.

"Oh my goddess, Lia! I've been trying to reach you. I thought I'd have to come to Dark Moon pack tomorrow." Alpha Tristan's comforting voice filled my soul, causing my emotions to spiral out of my control.

Tears brimmed in my eyes as I skipped all formalities and whimpered, "Je-jessica is g-gone."

"To where? She wouldn't leave you and I haven't seen her here-"

I cut in, clearer this time, "She's dead, Alpha Tristan."

I heard him inhale sharply after my words hit him.

"She died-"

Tristan interrupted with a tight voice, "That explains the crazy twitch I felt a few days ago. How did it happen? Did that bastard try to hurt you and kill Jessica while-"Content © provided by NôvelDrama.Org.

"No. It wasn't Raiden." I quickly

corrected Tristan's assumption

because I knew what would happen

between both packs if I let it linger "It was Larisa. A silver bullet to the head and..." Although my voice broke, I explained how Jessica lost her life and everything that had happened afterward to Tristan.

"She died a hero," Tristan muttered after listening to me.

I countered, "She died because of my selfishness."

"You can't say that, Lia." Tristan disagreed but he didn't push further. Instead, he stated, "Tell me, how is Kyle doing?"

"Not very well, Alpha Tristan." I sobbed. "I want to come home but I can't travel with the kids like this. Can I make Kyle better? Can I heal his mind or take some of his memory out?"

I cried for his help and even though he couldn't help right away, he promised to do some research and help me.

"I've missed you and the twins. I

can't wait to have you back with me." Alpha Tristan exhaled into my ears and t could only smile sadly,

failing to reciprocate hi

Again, he didn't push but he added,

"I'll send a few men to come get you alband Jessica when you are ready to come home."

"I can't thank you enough." I chimed.

"You don't have to. I'd do anything for my family." He responded.

But that was how Jessica lost her life and I didn't want to lose anyone else to death. I've had enough.

"I'll be expecting words from you," I said into the speaker just as Hazel returned to the room with Katie wrapped in a towel.

Katie and Tristan chatted for a while before he had to end the call, promising to find a way for me to cure Kyle's mind. All I had to do was wait and trust him but for how long can I trust my so-called fiance?

Or wait without risking my son's active mind?