Chapter 288

AARON

I step into the sitting room, I’m eager to see my sister for the first time in ten years.

Emily has her back to me, staring out the window.

Axel stands by, looking both annoyed and bored, and I briefly wonder if Emily has been difficult to put him in such a mood since the last time I saw him.

I don’t know what to expect.

Jessica’s warning about Emily’s fragile state keeps echoing in my mind.

Emily is going to be difficult; I know that much.

Who wouldn’t be after a decade in captivity?

My sister is no doubt broken in many different ways and needs the support of myself and the pack so she can slowly put her life back together.

“Emily,” I say softly as I approach, and she whirls around to

face me, eyes wide like a cornered, panicked animal.

“It’s okay,” I tell her calmly. “You’re home now. You’re safe.”

Emily’s eyes fill with tears as she steps forward.

against me,

can’t believe the miracle I’ve

my sister back, after living with the pain of my entire immediate family

her tears, voice mu fled against

I ask worriedly, setting her

if she expects to

the same roof

I already know who

cries, as if it

She’s the daughter of our worst enemy. Her marriage to you was all a sham, a ploy to put a wolf in sheep’s clothing right under your nose. And

shake my head sadly at Emily’s

Luna, and the beating heart of us. We wouldn’t be here, living peacefully

words, I will not accept her as your mate. And the second I see any

rush through me, along with

anger.

unwell than I

pain of her captivity toward the person

person who found and

not look upon her with suspicion. She-and I as your brother-do not deserve

she looks wounded, as if I’ve physically harmed her in some

feel terrible, but I can’t let this

“Your mind has been muddled by all those years of captivity. You’re stuck in a past that doesn’t exist anymore. I’m going to do everything I can to help you. Just please, don’t fight me on this. Trust me. I

away, and I can’t tell if she agrees with

not.

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