Chasing His Betrayed Luna by KiKi Jones

17. A Bleeding Mess

AURELIA

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For the umpteenth time, I tossed in my bed, ignoring the sun rays on my face. Somewhere in the corner of my mind, I knew I should be up and getting ready for the games but I remained in my bed, dreading the reality that would slam into me the second I stepped out of

bed. He was here, after all.

The man who did everything he could to kill me was here in the same pack with me.

The pain and hatred that the sight of him arose in me yesterday at the guesthouse kept me up all night even though Inara tried to talk me into relaxing and preparing my mind for the duel I would be participating in today.

"I can't believe you wasted your energy worrying about that prick, Relia. You could have had a good night's sleep and saved your energy for whoever you would be up against in today's challenge." Inara complained, stirring in the back of my mind.

"You think I want to be like this?" I asked my wolf, hiding my face in my pillow. "I loathe that man, Ina and he tried to kill Katie and Kyle. I can't let him get to them. I can't break before him yet I don't know how to keep my demons locked away while I'm around him."

her which is why I was certain she knew my heart was hurting at the moment. Alpha Raiden traumatized me. He broke me and I thought I

room as he slipped past the door, making his way

just woke up but my eyes still fluttered open as my heart swelled with love. "Hey, baby," I muttered with

who has always enjoyed my affection, smiled shyly as he settled in bed with me, in between my arms and chest. His dirty blond hair had been a constant

important game today, Mama." Kyle looked into my eyes, curiosity glinting in his. I nodded, kissing his cheek softly.

he realized I wouldn't be in bed if I was excited about

like the game?" Kyle asked, his

been looking forward to kicking some ass- I mean,

his small fingers caressing my face, "It's okay to say the word, mama. You're an adult and even Katie says it

having a rare moment with him before

she acts otherwise, Mama. I love you both so much." Kyle defended his sister

was a strong mother of two amazing kids. I healed for my kids and they have been healing me with their little laughter and heartfelt bond. Alpha Raiden had nothing on that and I'd face him a million times to prove to him

my head, "Like I haven't been telling you the same thing. Kyle has his ways though." I could hear the love in her voice as she mentioned

was just as adorable as Katie and loved by almost everyone while Katie had managed to earn a few

word for my baby's ears but he was smarter than that and his laughter told me he

that." Kyle laughed harder, his