Chasing His Betrayed Luna by KiKi Jones

99. Now or Never

AURELIA

I was invited to the public execution of Larisa's parents but since the scene wouldn't be appropriate for kids, I decided to stay back at the apartment and pack in preparation for the journey back home.

Hazel was helping me pack while Katie and Kyle played a game in the corner of the room.

"What do you think he'd do to them?" Hazel asked me, folding her clothes into a duffel bag,

Instantly, I figured she was talking about how Raiden would handle Larisa's parents. I wasn't certain but after Ronald's death and Iris's near-death experience, I knew Raiden wouldn't go easy on Larisa's parents. Was I okay with their possible death?

Yes, I was.

Larisa was okay with killing my friend and almost killing my son and me, so why should I care about what happens to her crazy parents?

"I hope he kills them. The world doesn't need people like them and Larisa deserves to feel the pain that comes with losing someone she loves. She damaged so many families." I said to Hazel.

But she snorted, "Liar. You don't want anyone dead no matter what they could have done. You are Aurelia-"

"Well, I've changed. I no longer care about people who would hurt me at any length or stab me in the back." I retorted.

I wanted to correct Hazel by telling her that I was Lia but I realized it's high time I accepted myself. Aurelia was who I was after all. Lia was just a small part of the whole- Aurelia.

Hazel moved uncomfortably, shifting on her feet as she muttered, "If you say so." I thought of asking her if she was okay but she blurted before I could, "So what day have you chosen?" My brows furrowed, "Day?"

"For the journey, Lia. When will it be?" Hazel uttered precisely.

a minute. I had gotten the journal from Iris, and even though I hadn't read it, I knew it would help me. Kyle was in very good shape, which meant he was fit

I need to fish Larisa out and with Iris's journal, I could take my abilities to the next level. "I believe tomorrow will be a good day to journey back home," I uttered, smiling at Hazel

"Seriously?" Hazel gasped.

tomorrow." I confirmed, laughing at Hazel's

body prepared for the journey, Katie and Kyle rapidly closed the

answered casually as I didn't know what was going through

soon, Mom. We just met Grandma and we need time with

luck when she started crying, "I want to stay here with them. Black Fur is no longer home but here is.

I had in my hand into the open box on the bed, and

tears before, her tears became real. I could tell from the way

could barely hear Hazel

do that to give my kids and me some space. I didn't drop my glare as I lashed out at Katie, "Become a family again, you say? When were you ever a family with him? When was he ever family? Tsk! I and Kyle are your biological family and the people of Black Fur

the picture?

quivered but I wasn't done with her

don't! Deal with that! We won't be staying in this pack." I said with a tone

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some point. "And you both

time. Do you understand

make sure he was following. Kyle averted his gaze as he responded,

I

We don't want a repeat of the last time, do we?" The twins

that didn't

rolling down Katie's cheeks. I sighed with a heavy heart but didn't hesitate to announce, “The plan to hide Kyle in Raiden's office is the reason Kyle ended up in the hospital, Katie and you witnessed how your brother suffered. Do you