Chasing His Betrayed Luna by KiKi Jones

86. Heal His Mind

AURELIA

I didn't realize how much I needed to sleep until I did.

To be honest, I couldn't recall the last time I had such a deep sleep without Inara having to induce my sleep. It was way before I brought myself and my kids to Raiden's pack out of my stupidity.

As my eyes fluttered open that morning, I wondered what would have happened differently if I had stayed back at Black Fur... I wondered what life would be like for my kids.

Katie wouldn't have been bullied.

Kyle wouldn't have been kidnapped.

The twins wouldn't be traumatized.

And of course, Jessica would still be here if Kyle wasn't kidnapped in the first place.

But If I had stayed back, I wouldn't have known that Dakota was gone or heard about how Larisa manipulated the bond between Raiden and me even before she returned.

Yes, I heard that part of her confession in the forest. I just didn't know what to do with that piece of information and I haven't had the time to let it sink in or make a difference. It shouldn't even make any difference, right? After all, I was engaged to Alpha Tristan and would be gone from Raiden's life soon-

The door opened for the first time that morning, breaking the chain of my thoughts and letting Hazel in. She smiled and mouthed, "Good morning..."

I didn't miss the food basket Hazel was holding and the way Raiden jolted up from his slumber. He clearly dozed off while he was meant to keep watch and I couldn't blame him. He must have been up most of the night.

"Good morning, Alpha Raiden. I didn't mean to disturb your sleep." Hazel tilted her head as she acknowledged Raiden.

"I shouldn't be sleeping in the first place," Raiden responded gruffly, avoiding my gaze. Thankfully, Kyle didn't experience any episode during the night and he was still sleeping soundly.

up for breakfast. "I brought enough food for everyone, a change of clothes, and the

did say I'd

a darling, Hazel," I muttered with a

know," Hazel replied with a smile of her own and lifted

announced that he had to check on Iris. "I'll be back before

my friend." I corrected with a frown. "Her

didn't mean to sound rude." Raiden

I didn't realize I was holding. I took out the cell phone in Hazel's back and moved over to

didn't react to my touch but

arms as I unlocked the cell

missed calls

hesitation, I dialed

wanting nothing more than to speak

if I could help Kyle

better.

I've been trying to reach you. I thought I'd have to come to Dark Moon pack tomorrow." Alpha Tristan's comforting voice filled my soul, causing my emotions to spiral out of my control. Tears brimmed in my eyes as I skipped all formalities and whimpered,

where? She wouldn't leave you and

clearer this time, "She's dead, Alpha

heard him inhale sharply after my words hit

"She died-"

interrupted with a tight voice, "That explains the crazy twitch I felt a few days ago. How did it happen? Did that bastard try to hurt you and kill Jessica

It wasn't Raiden."

corrected Tristan's assumption

I knew what

if I