Alpha's Second Chance by Salani

Chapter 0173 OLIVIA

It is getting late and slowly beginning to get dark, after a nice day with Dad and Matt. The moon goddess had said three days, so it could be at midnight or first tomorrow night. No matter what, I did not want to miss out on any time with Dad, and he wanted to stay here, close to Mom. He said he had a feeling that he could not explain, so yeah, we were staying here, waiting.

"I remember when Liv was little, and you had to go to training or something. She always tried to go with you." Matt says, and Dad laughs.

"Oh yes, and a few times she succeeded. And I would first see her when I got to the training field." Dad laughs, and Matt and I laugh, too.

"I wanted to be like my Dad, a big brave warrior," I say and smile.

"And you did become that and so much more," Dad says, making me smile.

"I guess I did. I remember being so scared to find my mate. Afraid that I would have to change who I was. But I was wrong. I didn't have to change. I just became more and who I was supposed to be." I say, and Dad smiles.

"And I am so incredibly proud of you, of both of you. As a parent, I cannot wish for more." Dad says. We are sitting quietly, watching the sun disappear behind the forest. The moon rising and I had not realized that it would be a full moon tonight. And it wasn't just a full moon, but the moon looked so bright and beautiful with a hint of gold and silver. I forgot all about midnight and was just at this moment enjoying the beautiful view.

A bright light of silver suddenly appeared, and without thinking too much about it, I knew it was the moon goddess, but she was not alone. An almost see-through form of another woman was next to her, and I am lost for words.

"Mom," I whisper at the same time as Matt.

doesn't speak, and we and the moon goddess step forward smiling. "My children, I know this is not an easy time, and because of that, I decided to give you all a chance to say a proper goodbye, also to your mom. And I think it will be good for you to see that your Dad and Mom find each other again. And I know Nora has been watching you all, wishing that she was able to tell you how proud she is. So..." The Moon-goddess says pausing after the

leave together with your beloved mate." She finishes,

whispers, and she smiles at

Warrior." She says softly, and I see

and

any better, I am so proud of you." She says smiling and

proud of the man you have become. You are a good, kind, caring, and protecting man. And you are a good father, do not change any of that." She tells Matt and gives him a hug.

elis

am so sorry that I left you so early, that I left you to grow up without a Mom. But I am so proud of the woman that your amazing father has raised you to be. You could not have become a better woman or mother, I am so proud of you. Always fight, always

could feel, from my mom. She walks

ready my love?" She

I hear him whisper, and she nods her

at us, but then he grabs both of us

you both. Keep doing what you

and I nod my

there for each other.

Dad, we promise. We will be okay, we promise."