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

playing games, how soon would I be able to escape

why she'd think Alpha Tristan wanted more from me but because I needed to go over some ground rules with my kids who were sitting quietly beside

looked at me with a tired smile. "What

of me that I never got to

to call her mom, Katie and I also can't call her mama as long as we are away from

I am your daughter. I

Katie? You're trouble yourself." Hazel said to Katie and looked my way,

your sight while we are here."

won't let anyone harm the kids just to win some games." Hazel answered innocently, rubbing Katie's shoulder and I felt an instant guilt

on the twins and when she asked me why I was being overprotective and nervous about the trip, I lied to

better that way." Inara supported my lies but I didn't feel any better. I was a liar and a bad friend to Hazel who had shown me nothing but

each time we are out and won't call you mama even though

with Raiden. Although it might not be obvious to everyone, I couldn't be

guys when we return home." I said to both