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."

with Inara was a daily routine. I never hide anything from 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

boy's morning voice echoed in my room as he slipped

but my eyes still fluttered open as my heart swelled with

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 reminder of a certain gray-eyed man. Kyle got

eyes, curiosity glinting in his. I nodded, kissing his cheek softly. "Can I join you? I love games! But why are you still in

games decreased the minute he realized I wouldn't be in

game?" Kyle

I've been looking forward to kicking some ass- I mean, winning." I quickly corrected

caressing my face, "It's okay to say the word, mama. You're an adult and even

a rare moment with him before Katie

a good girl even though she acts otherwise, Mama. I love you

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

you the same thing. Kyle has his ways though."

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

pain in Mama's butt," I intentionally used a more suitable word for my baby's ears but he was smarter than that and his laughter told me he found my attempt amusing, "But I love her too.

harder, his eyes mirroring