Chasing His Betrayed Luna by KiKi Jones

35. Through The Mud

AURELIA

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A yelp escaped my mouth when a cold hand wrapped itself around my leg, yanking me off the bed in one swift movement. I hit the cold floor of the room with a thud. I was genuinely terrified until I perceived and came face to face with Hazel's amused face. "For goddess's sake, Hazel. You just killed me." I yelled not finding her stunt funny.

However, Hazel laughed, "If I did, you wouldn't be yelping, girl."

My best friend shrugged, the sound of her laughter echoing in the bedroom while I rolled my eyes and pushed myself off the floor. Hazel threw herself on the bed and supported her head with her hand so she could look at me as I struggled to get back in bed. "You look like shit, Lia." She pointed out, her tone neutral but her hazel eyes flickered with the genuine concern that I knew her heart carried.

I rolled my eyes again, settling into bed with Hazel. "Tell me something I don't already know." I tried to sound unaffected but deep down, I was barely holding back tears.

It's been almost ten days since I found out that Dakota was gone and I'd be lying if I claim to have my emotions under control. It's been a real struggle and somehow, Raiden's words from four nights ago have remained in my head like a tumor, complicating my life even "Let's see." Hazel pretended to think but soon blurted, "Ah! How about the fact that the twins miss you?"

more.

I felt a sharp pang in my chest at the mention of my kids. I haven't been able to spend time with them even though I had asked Alpha Tristan to take my name off the names of warriors that would be representing our pack in the final rounds which would be kicking off in three days. I hadn't been training as hard as Jessica and a few others who would be participating in the games yet I had been miserable.

Well, In my defense, none of them lost a Dakota. I did.

and heard your silent sobs. You've been crying for the past

that she was about to

asleep just because I

was about to shake my head and tell her nothing was bothering me but she said, "And please don't tell me it's nothing. Let

this was torture. I finally had people who cared about me yet I had been forced to lie to them for many years. When Alpha Tristan asked me why I couldn't sleep four nights ago, I lied to his

can't continue

keep holding all my problems in when I've people who want to listen and offer their shoulders to me

can be trusted, right?" Inara stated, trying to calm the raging war of emotions within me by making a

can trust Hazel but letting her in

and I Kyle'e

a phase and it will pass. know it." I responded to my wolf despite knowing that I wouldn't get over Dakota's

tell her something real without compromising the kid's lives? Think about it, Relia. I want you to be less sad

want me to be anything but miserable and sad. Perhaps it's time to

hurt flashed in her eyes as she released

Spat words at me and made me feel guilty for treating

death anniversary

just as Hazel turned the doorknob. Hazel froze, her back tensing while my eyes brimmed with hot tears. I continued, my eyes fluttering-shut, "I feel

again and again."

as memories of the good times I had with Dakota drowned my soul, blurring out all the reasons I had to be happy... which were