Chapter Twenty: Grieving a Monster

Chapter Twenty: Grieving a Monster

Bianca had been replaying the conversation she had overheard between her mother and Damien the past few days trying to figure out what exactly was going on. So she was glad when Sara had showed up insisting they decided to have a relaxing day.

Sara had decided to take Bianca out for a girls day just the two of them something they hadn’t done in a long time. She was trying to find the best way to tell her the horrible news her father had brought home from Echo Harbor of the mayor’s son committing suicide.

She knew even though Patrick had attacked Bianca and basically ruined her life while giving her the best gift ever that she would still be upset by his recent demise. So she decided to take Bianca to the spa to get the full treatment after that she was taking her to see the new zombie movie, Warm Bodies.

She planned on telling her about Patrick after the movie while they were at the park enjoying their favorite Ben and Jerry’s. Everything was going as planned they had just finished the movie and was heading to get their ice cream when Bianca got a phone call.

“What are you serious? When did it happen?” Sara heard her asking as she felt her heart sink. She watched as Bianca’s eyes filled with tears as she listened to the person on the other line.

Bianca had been having a great time with Sara they were on their way to get ice cream from their favorite place and head to their favorite isolated spot in the park just to finish off the day before heading back home when she got a call that turned her day upside down.

“B what’s going on is everything ok?” Sara asked when she hung up the phone. “No, that was my father’s beta apparently some rogues attacked my parents leaving my mom in the pack hospital hanging on by a thread.” Bianca cried.

“What oh my god that is terrible do you want me to take you to see her?” Sara asked. “I don’t think I am welcome there since I’m no longer a part of the pack.” She replied wiping her eyes. “Who cares I’m taking you up there you are their future queen let them say something.” Sara said turning around and heading towards Deadwood.

“Thanks I’ll call Brody once we are there to see if he will join us up there.” She said staring out the window. “B I hate to do this now but there is something I have to tell you and it is only going to upset you more but I want to be the one to tell you and I’m afraid you will find out from someone else if I don’t tell you now.” Sara spit out so fast Bianca barely caught everything.

“Tell me already.” Bianca said staring at her. “Patrick killed himself.” Sara blurted out as she tried to watch Bianca’s reaction and the road at the same time. “What when?” she asked. “Three days ago his parents found him hanging out his bedroom window.” Sara said not sure she should tell her how but she knew she would find out.

“Wait a second could that have been what they were talking about and if so what would the king have wanted with him?” Bianca said more to herself than Sara. “What are you going on about?” Sara asked staring at her.

“Nothing take me home I need to talk to Brody something isn’t right.” Bianca said as Sara made a sharp left turn to head towards the house. “B I can tell something is going through that head of yours and what does the king have to do with any of this?” Sara asked confused.

“I’m not sure but I know Brody will get the answers out of Damien better than me.” She said as they headed down the driveway. Bianca was out of the car and into the house before Sara could even put it in park.

“Brody we need to talk.” She said walking into the living room staring daggers towards Damien. “Why what’s wrong?” he asked jumping up. “I just found out some disturbing news from Sara after getting a call letting me know my mom is in the hospital barely holding on.” She said walking to their room.

Brody looked at his brother then jumped up and followed her down the hallway to their room. “Bianca are you okay?” he asked shutting the door behind him. “Not really, where is Hope?” she asked before going on. “The twins took her to the park I guess it’s becoming a routine for them.” He smiled.

“Good, Patrick is dead, and I think my mother is in the hospital at the orders of your father.” She blurted out. “I’m not going to lie and say I’m sad to hear he is gone and what on earth makes you think my father had anything to do with your mother being put into the hospital?” he asked sitting on the bed.

“I didn’t tell you this but I overheard my mom and Damien having an argument in the living room a few days ago and it all makes since now because she came to tell Damien that Patrick was dead and something about she was too scared to tell your father for fear he would kill her.” Bianca said as she paced the room.

“Wait are you sure it was your mother and Damien?” he asked not quite following what she was saying. “Yes I seen her when she left and I know what I heard them talking about.” She said as she stopped in front of him.

“Ok so what do you want me to do about it?” he asked not sure what she was asking of him. “I want to know what the heck is going on between my mother and your family and how Patrick was tied in with them.” She said sitting beside him.

“I will see what I can find out but I have a letter for you that came today without a return address.” He said handing her the envelope. “Whatever you do please don’t let anyone know I overheard their conversation I’m afraid I might end up like my mother.” She sighed opening the letter.

‘Dear Bianca,

If you are getting this then I am dead. I want you to know that I had nothing to do with the custody stuff well I did but against my will. See I was approached by a man and a woman who both threatened me into fighting for Hope. I hadn’t even known her name until they tracked me down.

I never meant to hurt you the way I did I don’t know what came over me that night I know that I have been ashamed of myself for attacking you against your will and also for not taking responsibility for my actions and standing up for you while you were pregnant or even being there for you and our daughter.

I have thought about you pretty much every day since that night but I was too ashamed to face you but I hear you have found the perfect guy and for that I am thankful because you deserve the best and so does our little girl.

I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for what I did and I can understand if you never tell her about me it is probably for the best since she never knew me or I her. Promise me you will forgive me even if it is after I’m gone so I can finally be at peace with myself.

Sincerely,

Patrick'

Bianca set the letter down and just started bawling into Brody’s chest. He immediately picked it up reading it he growled when Patrick referred to Hope as his daughter his wolf didn’t like seeing that but he felt sorry for the guy but what baffled him was that he had told his friend not to kill him.

“See that proves there is something going on why would our families want to hurt us?” Bianca asked pulling back from him. “I don’t know babe but I am going to find out.” He replied pulling her back to him.

He had every intention of confronting his brother but first he had to find a way to get information without letting him know he was onto him. “Don’t tell anyone about the letter or about our suspicions I am going to do some digging but we can’t let them know we suspect them of anything ok?” he asked pulling her back to look at her.

“That’s fine, I guess we need to go see my mother to keep up the façade then don’t we?” she asked wiping her eyes. “Yes we better plus your father is going to need you.” He said standing up pulling her with him.