Chasing His Betrayed Luna by KiKi Jones

21. Replica Of You

AURELIA

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"We've crossed the border, Relia." Inara's worry was etched into each of those words as the car moved slowly along the bumpy road that connected Dark Moon Pack's borders to its civilization.

My guts twisted and I felt my heart beating rapidly as my eyes shifted from side to side, taking in the less familiar landscape of a place I once called home. Clearly, a lot has changed since I left. For one, I had to travel for almost nine months on foot before I made it to Black Fur Pack five years ago but with the luxury of cars, it only took four days to make it back to where I started.

Just four days!

"But you aren't alone this time. You've me, friends, lovely kids and I bet Alpha Tristan would kill anyone to keep you safe. That man adores you so you'll be just fine-" Inara began to fill my head with encouraging words as we drew closer and closer to my past. But I'd to cut her off, "Adores me? Don't start spewing nonsense about him, Ina. He's simply being my Alpha." An Alpha I have been lying to for five years.

My chest tightened because I knew Alpha Tristan would feel the brunt of my betrayal when he found out that I was once a member of Dark Moon Pack, once mated and married to Raiden who he detested, and-

"He wants to be more than that. I can sense it. Plus why else would he provide a separate car for you and the kids? You could have joined the other warriors in the bus." Inara chimed to me and quickly added before I could counter her assumptions. "He doesn't have to know, Relia. Focus on the games and return home as soon as possible."

how soon would

how soon would I be

but because I needed to go over some ground rules with my kids who were sitting quietly beside each other. Their initial excitement had faded due to fatigue but I

for the most difficult child first and she looked at me with a tired smile.

her stormy blue eyes, looking a whole lot like the intimidating version of me that I never got

we are away from home. You're breaking the rules." Kyle cautioned his sister who shook her head and facepalmed

tell anyone I am your daughter. I

Alpha Tristan provided, laughed heartily. "Are you sure you can stay out of trouble, Katie? You're trouble yourself." Hazel said to Katie and looked my way, "I must say she doesn't have to tell anyone she is your daughter

is why I trust you wouldn't let her out of your sight while we are here." I pleaded

opponents. I won't let anyone harm the kids just to win some games." Hazel answered innocently,

Black Fur Pack, I had pleaded with Hazel to keep an eye on the twins and when she asked me why I was being overprotective and nervous about the trip,

was a white lie, Relia. We can't tell anyone the truth about Raiden and the kids. It's better that way." Inara supported my lies but I didn't feel any better. I was a liar and a bad friend to Hazel

mama even though I

was the only way I could hide the fact that he shared the same facial features with

make it up to you guys when we return home." I said to both of them and while Kyle nodded excitedly,