Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

I went about my morning routine in a daze, my mind buzzing with questions that

refused to quiet down no matter how hard I tried. All I wanted was the damn

answers to my questions and yet I got nothing.

How is it possible for two sisters to drift so far apart that they'd willingly try to kill

each other?

I don't have a sibling, obviously. My adoptive parents never had a child of their

own and they never adopted anyone else after me. But still, even if I did have a

sibling, I can't imagine ever hurting them, let alone killing them.

That kind of hatred the kind that runs deep enough to want a loved one's blood

is foreign to me. It feels like something that only happens in books and movies,

but not in real life. And yet... here we are, so I guess it does happen.

After showering and changing, I linger in my room for a little while, just so I can

get my brain functioning. Just so I can focus on the day and not on the questions

that are eating away at me.

I get on my bed and fold my legs beneath me, settling into a cross-legged

position. I close my eyes, hands resting lightly on my thighs. I honestly never

understood how people manage to meditate on hard surfaces, like floors. I've

tried it and it's just not for me. If I'm going to sit still with my thoughts, I'd rather do

it somewhere comfortable.

I try calming my

could show up any time, maybe

my mind to be clear before we have a conversation

out.

let my thoughts wander. I don't try to pause or

scatter in

am almost grounded. Almost centered, when I feel her

of my head.

threaded with hope, praying

me out this time.

wouldn't be the first time she

when I

is silence, and my

disappointment.

about to open my eyes and stand

"Yes"

surges through me

been?" I ask her, glad that this time

me. "You disappeared

"Around"

trying not to be irritated. I push past her vague answer and focus on

to

"Can we talk?"

"We are talking."

it. I love her, I really do, but sometimes I just

bitchy?" I snap,

"You asked a question. I answered. There was

bitchy about it."

argue with her so

bite down that urge. This isn't

I could always deal

her sassy attitude later.