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.

seem to understand Raiden's reaction as she offered to take Katie to the restroom and clean her up for breakfast. "I brought enough food for everyone, a change of clothes, and the cell phone

I'd call

a darling, Hazel," I

her own and lifted Katie from the bed without waking her

to check on Iris. "I'll be back before the

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

sound rude." Raiden chimed uncomfortably. "I

a breath that I didn't realize I was holding. I took out

react to my

arms as I unlocked the cell phone,

missed calls from

I dialed

more than to speak with him

I could help

better.

goddess, Lia! 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

leave you and I haven't

cut in, clearer this time, "She's

him inhale sharply after my

"She died-"

crazy twitch I felt a few days ago. How did it happen? Did that bastard try to hurt you and kill

It wasn't Raiden."

corrected Tristan's assumption

I knew

packs if I