And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Chapter 62: Family Secrets

Ivy POV

Two days passed since the incident with Hale, and it had become more than awkward around the house. The guys seemed content with whatever project they were working on, but I had no doubt that it had to deal with Talon.

On more than one occasion, I heard his name mentioned and even heard Damian get angry. Walking down stairs, I made my way towards the living room. My eyes landing on James who sat reclined on the sofa watching T.V. “Hey, you,” I smiled, watching him turn to me.

“Hey, did you sleep well?” He asked as I slid in between his legs and got comfortable.

“Yeah,” I sighed, “has there been any news on Talon yet?”

A heavy breath left him as he pondered over what I was saying. I knew he didn’t want to tell me what was going on, but at the same time, it was time they told me something.

“We still aren’t sure”

“Don’t give me that,” I snapped, as I turned my eyes to his. “Don’t lie to me. I know you know something, otherwise Damian wouldn’t be as angry as he is.”

“It isn’t that, Ivy,” he said, as he kissed the side of my head. “There are other problems going on, too. Allison is trying everything she can to get you and us removed from our positions. Saying that we are playing with the political aspects of a pack and are no longer capable of leading.”

This was something I knew that I hadn’t heard before. A few days ago when we arrived back, I was sure that Allison had been cast aside and was going to leave us alone.

But that would have been too easy.

“Why is she doing this?” I asked, but deep down in my chest, I knew the answer.

She didn’t like me, and I was a problem in her eyes.

“Damian already told you about how she has been towards us growing up, Ivy. Everything is more complicated than you think, and he wants you to stay out of it.”

“Of course, he does,” I groaned, rolling my eyes. Damian acted like I was a China doll, and didn’t want me to be part of anything. He thought he knew best and had since the day I had gotten here. “Can you at least explain to me about Hale?”

James’ eyes caught mine again just as footsteps approached the living room. The devil himself appeared and as his eyes caught mine, I could see his hesitation. “What do you want to know?” Hale asks softly.

“The truth that’s all I ever want. I don’t want you lying to me or hiding things from me anymore. We should be past that type of relationship.”

way Hale and James looked at each other as if in some sort of unspoken language. There was more that they were hiding, but if we could start here, I wouldn’t push

across from us. His demeanor had changed since the first moment I saw him, and now something more sinister seemed

original family. Yet, when my mother came of age to find her mate,

I thought it was all

chuckles left the men as Hale shook his head, “no Ivy, but

things aren’t like the stories others have told the world. Shifters are not

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Cursed by the moon.”

and as I let it

seemed to spark for a moment as the

shrugging my shoulders, “continue… I

he sighed with a wide grin as he rubbed his hands against the tops of his thighs, “well… My father was the darkness she found. He was mixed between a wolf

raced with dreams that I had had once upon a time. Dreams that were more nightmares

moment of hesitation.

after our father more, whereas James and I took more after our mother. It’s a simple case of inherited genetics. We are

outside distracted me from the conversation, and all of our eyes turned towards the front windows of the house. Kate’s elegant form stepped from the car with all her badassery and I couldn’t help but smile as I jumped

towards the front door. The sound of James

our laughter mixed as she squeezed me tight, “hey girlie! Oh, my god it’s so good

are you doing here?

much better since the pack

gasped, “and the

lot of time together. Her treatments are going really well, and she is doing a lot better. Figured I would let you know since I know

“Thanks, Kate.

laughed as the three men exited the house. Knowing what I did, I couldn’t help but wonder if there were others like them out there. So many

for another day. They said it was a secret, and if Kate

help but notice the other man with her speaking quietly with Damian off to the side. Their hushed words were distractive

mine for a moment, and the look he gave me was one of worry. His

off, and I

information you’re sharing with the rest of us?” I