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.

scooted closer to me. "Don't think I haven't noticed your swollen face and heard your silent sobs. You've been crying for the past ten days and I've been waiting for you to say something about it

hazel eyes held my stormy blue ones and I could already tell that she was

to be asleep just because I don't want to intrude. Tell me what's bothering you, Lia." Hazel requested

to shake my head and tell her nothing was bothering me but she said, "And please

lie to her again? Fuck, 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

continue like

in when I've people who want to listen and offer their

to Hazel, Relia. You need to talk to someone and she can be trusted, right?" Inara stated, trying to calm

can trust Hazel but

much, Ina. I can't risk Katie and I Kyle'e lives just to feel

it." I responded to my wolf despite knowing that I wouldn't get over Dakota's death for a very

Think about it, Relia. I

need me now more than ever and Dakota would want me to be anything but miserable and sad. Perhaps it's time to share my sorrows with

know what? You don't have to tell me, Lia." Hazel sighed in defeat and hurt flashed in her eyes as she released my hand. "I'll take care of Katie and Kyle while you

Sometimes, I wished she would just shout at me. Spat words at me

mom's death anniversary is

back tensing while my eyes brimmed with hot tears. I continued, my eyes fluttering-shut, "I feel so alone, Hazel. My

again and again."

as memories of the good times I had with Dakota drowned my soul, blurring