Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Kiara POV

I froze on the spot as those piercing grey eyes stared into mine. As time stood still. I felt like I was burning in fire. He stood towering over me, and my breath hitched. I felt a crushing pain filling my chest. As the unwanted memory flashed through my eyes. broken reel. He was still the same. His deadly aura he exudes stood above all.

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Something in me whimpered as if it wanted to go back to him. To cry in his arms but I stood in my place, hand balled into a tight fist. My eyes would by now glisten with tears as I felt the burn where he had just touched my shoulder.

His gaze swept me from head to toe, making my fingers curl. I knew I was safe as the mask hid half of my face. I had changed a lot in those four years, both internally and externally.

My once long burgundy-length hair was now cut short up to my shoulder length, and I now wore lenses to hide my natural eye colour. And now I wore fitting clothes that flaunt my curves. Even after losing my wolf, Aries makes me practise the martial art so that I can still protect myself when I am in danger.

“Alpha King!” a voice called his name, making him look back to where the voice came. from. The Beta of the pack stood by the door. He bowed to him.

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How can I forget that this pack was among the alliance of the Madcrest pack? Da mn… why was it so painful? I had known it was going to happen, I had foreseen it, but even so, I was not prepared for it. My mind is buzzing with the thought that he will recognize

me…

When I left the pack, I knew I would meet him… How far could I run from him? This day never should have come.

“The Alpha is waiting for you in the office. He requested your presence immediately,” he said, and Killian didn’t wait any second longer, walking in the direction of the office, not before giving me a last glance.

I pursed my l*ps as I looked away from him, trying to hold back the tears that were threatening to spill any minute and the scream that wanted to escape through my l*ps. I hated him…

I hated him… for not loving me as much as I loved him…

I hated him… for not trying to rekindle the bond between us when it faltered…

I hated him… for destroying something so close to me… my pack, my family, leaving me in the arms of death…

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I hated him… for making me feel this much pain…

But sadly, the hate couldn’t measure up to the love I had for him… After seeing him, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to forget the love, which I had for him, and that made me feel pathetic..

I didn’t

go back to the alpha house knowing that Killian must be there. So I decided to stand beside the cars. I don’t want to face him again. Many pack members came and thanked me for helping them.

In the distance, I can see Rihanna. She is not wearing her usually fitted clothes. And I can’t help but stare at her stomach.

It was hidden under a baggy T-shirt. So the rumours are right… The Madcrest Pack is expecting an heir… Killian had moved on from me so fast, and I couldn’t help but tsk at myself. What to expect from him… He never needed me… He never loved and again. those hatred emotions swift me with force.

And I found myself slowly backing away. As tears start to gather in my eyes. I wanted to go back into the arms of my children. A place I finally managed to live with. I don’t know how long the meeting between the alphas of the pack took place, but I hadn’t left the side of the car.

“Excuse me,” I turned to the voice which called me. Looking at a girl who is not more. than a teenager.

“The alpha wanted you to eat something. You have come this far to help us, it would then be fair if you had something with us. Luna also wants to meet you,” the girl said. I sighed, looking around, then finally nodding my head.

We walked through the main door of the house to the long corridor, which at the right ends with a kitchen. “Please sit here and have something while I call Luna,” She said and walked out of the kitchen.

I took a glass of water, not wanting to feed myself with anything. I strolled around the area when I saw Rihanna going somewhere discreetly. I followed her. That is the only advantage of losing a wolf. I don’t have a scent in me, so they won’t recognise that they have been followed.

She stood in front of a room/before taking another glance here and there before entering. I was confused as to why she would be here alone. Killian never lets me leave his side whenever we go to attend the meeting. I was only allowed to go with him or his warriors should be with me.

I too entered the room which led to stairs that go downward. I glanced around and spotted a shaft of light coming. I am about to close the door, thinking that this may be a bathroom when another male voice reaches my ears.

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What on earth is she doing here?

“…now,” she muttered.

“I had told you meeting here is risky. How can you be so foolish?” A man’s voice… but I couldn’t make much out, it’s too low.

“I know, but I was surprised to see you here. Everything is going as we planned,” Rihanna responded.

I leaned closer, wanting to peek inside, but the sound of footsteps made me quickly back away and round the corner, as I prayed that they didn’t hear me.

Ι peer around after a few minutes, only to see the shadow of a man on the floor. Who is

it?

I heard footsteps and pulled back. I couldn’t risk being seen. I glanced around, wondering where to hide, but to my relief, the footsteps were fading, probably heading. in the opposite direction. Thanks, goddess.

I didn’t wait for Rihanna to come out of the room as I rushed out of the house. I started to think, were the marks on the warrior and alpha Eric similar then Killian have someone in his pack who is betraying him and whom Rihanna is talking to? Was she a part of it?

But after some time, I saw the alphas coming out of the mansion. Going to their car and heading to their pack. I adjusted my mask as I hid behind the car. Every pack associated with Madcrest has seen me with Killian in Galas, meetings and even in wars. So I can’t help but feel a panic so no one can recognize me.

“Zaia!” Aries’s voice calls, and I freeze. When I joined the Blood Stone Pack. Arics gives me a name that he decides to call whenever we are outside our pack. He understood, and that time when I woke up after two weeks was a new life. Moon Goddess is providing me with… And the identity I want to hide.

“Oh No..” I muttered to myself as I turned and sighed in relief to see only Aries and his members. I hurriedly walked to them. I need to get out of here as soon as possible.

Killian and Rihanna are here, and I don’t want them to recognise me… Not Rihanna,

that b itch was the reason I was…

But when I walk towards him, I can feel a burning gaze on me. I glanced over my shoulder to see Killian standing with his hands in the pockets of his grey joggers. I gulped. I started to pray that he wouldn’t recognize me as I had lost my wolf. He would smell me only as a human…

But he’ll know… there’s no way you can live with someone for three years and not be

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able to recognize them from close..

I can’t go over there. I can’t find Rihanna near him. Yet I think Aries has other plans, and to my distress, he signals me over, making my heart thunder.

I stood rooted in my spot. Killian’s squinting eyes make me feel scared. So I decided to turn and head to the car. I will make any excuses.

But as I was about to go inside the car, a strong arm pulled me. I turned to look at Arics. “Kiara, I was calling you. Alpha King Killian wants to meet you. The Alpha of Ecl*pser pack praised you a lot. The help and medications you provided to them….” Aries said but I cut him off. I am not ready to face them.

“Aries, you know I don’t want to have any interest in any of these things. I did what you commanded me to do and I am happy to help these people but…” I said, trying to make

up any excuse.

“Kiara, Alpha King’s pack is the highest and dominant pack in the world. It would be wrong if we don’t address them respectfully..” Noah said, and I gulped as I looked up to Aries. His brows knitted in confusion but didn’t say anything.

“Noah let it be, I think after doing so much work she must be tired. Let’s just head back to the pack,” He said and I took a huge sigh of relief. I can Killian standing on the porch. as we get inside the pack. Ready to leave…

By the time we reached our pack, it was already midnight. Aries tried to talk to me, asking about my sudden change in behaviour but I couldn’t tell him anything.

All the way home, I was trying to hold back my tears. And as soon as the car stopped in front of the house, I rushed out of the car, walking straight to my children’s room. I needed their presence.

I heard him calling my name, but I paid no attention. Today has been a hard day in my life. Aries was quick, and before I could close my room door. He stopped it by keeping his shoes in between.

“Kiara, would you tell me what the problem is? I know I shouldn’t have asked you to come with me, but please try to understand. I want to make my pack stable and established and helping others was the way through it,” He said as he entered my room.

I took deep breaths as I glanced up at him. His face held concern for me. “It’s not like that, Aries. You were right, I was tired and I needed rest,” I said.

“Do you want me to stay? I will stay with you until you sleep and get back to my room,” he asked, but I knew where this would lead. And I was not looking for anything.

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“Arics, I really need some time alone for myself,” I said. He didn’t say anything apart from leaving the room. I walked to the bathroom, a cold shower will help a bit.

After showering, I went to look for my children. They were sleeping peacefully, hugging each other. Hanna’s leg was on Ry, and sometimes his brows knitted, but still, he didn’t remove it. He knew what his sister’s sleeping position was. I stayed by their side for a few minutes before switching off the light.

I walked to the kitchen. I needed a drink. Aurora was sitting there, working doing something on her laptop.

“They didn’t bother you much, did they?” I asked as I picked up a bottle of whisky. Seeing me, she raised an eyebrow. I was always looking after my actions. This would be the first time I was doing something which was against my character. Like getting drunk.

“No, they are sweet angels, and I like spending time with them,” She said, and I returned a smile before picking a glass and going in the direction of my room.

“It looks like today was a very difficult day for you,” she said as her eyes went to the one large bottle of Balvenie I was holding.

“Do you want to talk about it?” she asked. She was about to close the laptop when I cut in. I needed some time alone with myself without any interference.

“No. I am fine. Don’t worry. Thank you for asking though. Good night,” I said. She smiled and nodded.

Entering my bedroom with a bottle of Balvenie, I didn’t bother to turn the lights on. Why? My b*dy was longing for the darkness to cover up any slight confirmation of unhappiness in my look.

I knew this would happen, that he would want an heir with a girl he always desired in. his life. So why did it hurt me so much? I thought I had prepared myself, by putting a strong wall around my heart… which I thought would be dense even at the mention of his name.

At first, I thought it would have been four months after my leaving, that he made her pregnant… but after four years, I still feel like I am being betrayed by him.

I sat down on the floor against the bed, pouring myself a large glass of whiskey. I stare out of the window, glancing at the strong light of tonight’s full moon. The glow was the only source of light that lit my dark room.

Why did the thought of Rihanna giving the heir to the Madcrest Pack have so much

effect on me? Was it due to the damages she caused in my and Killian’s relationship, or was it because the pack already had an heir.

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My mind wandered back to the moment I left the Madcrest pack, how he accused my brother of kidnapping Alpha Eric… and how he left me to fight my fate.

How I rejected him. No, I can’t keep thinking back about that nightmare. I took another long gulp of the whisky and before I knew it, I had already emptied the glass.

I reach my arm out for the bottle and go to pour another glass, but my hands start to shake. I’d spent the last four years rebuilding our lives… Mine and the children.

Yet here I am, seeing him only for a second, and I have become a shaking mess. I thought staying away from him would never make me feel this pathetic when I saw him, but now he still has a strong impact on me. Even after four years, my heart still flutters for him. Why?

Is Aries right? Will I never get over him?

I missed my wolf. Whenever I face any hard situation, she is always there to support me. I had someone to talk to and share my problems with. But now I am alone. She is not talking to me. Why would she? I had gone against the rule and I have been cursed.

I could feel the alcohol relaxing my tense muscles and making me sleepy.

I climb into the bed, setting my pillows before I lay back on them. I keep my eye on the strong full moon tonight, letting the glow offer me peace.

“Rihanna was his real love, I was just his fated mate he never wanted. Let them have cach other. Two cruel and twisted hearts suit each other…” I whispered to myself before drifting off to sleep.

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