89 Weird Goodbyes
Tia
Luke returned to the bedroom late in the night. He looked ured. I watched him go into the bathroom and return to the room.
“How was it at the park with Kirk?” he asked, climbing into bed next to me. I snuggled close to him, and he kissed me.
“It was okay, but it wasn’t fun without you,” I told him, and he held me close. “I am sorry I didn’t come, Tia Father was putting me through a lot. I could not get away.” he said and sighed. ‘So, are you pumped up for tomorrow?” I asked him, and he nodded; I was glad he wasn’t as nervous as I was “Father seemed a bit gloomy today,” he confessed, leaving an opening for me to discuss Stacy with him.
‘Of course, he will be, Luke. He separated from his mate Even if he claims they were not bonded, he has been with her most of his active years. He will feel the void. I must say that he is handling it better than she is.” I said, and he giggled.
“Do not let Stacy fool you She is seeking attention. You will be shocked what will happen once she gets it.” he said, and I knew this wasn’t the case
“I doubt it, Luke. You should see her. She was selling her jewellery today. Claiming you will kick her out after the handover.” I told him, and he sat up in shock.
‘It must be pretence; she loves flashy stuff” Luke said, and I shook my head. “Something is wrong with that woman She hasn’t come out and eaten in four days, Luke. She has lost a lot of weight. She wreaks out of fear, and she is selling her stuff. I think she is still in trouble with her ex.” I said to him, and he shrugged his shoulder.
“If she needed help, she would have come clean. Leave her to deal with her shit Tia. It is really none of our business.” He said to me, and I sighed.
‘It is our business, Luke. If anything happens to that woman, it will affect Caleb. You might hate her, but you have a sibling, thanks to her. You won’t be alone like your father. Caleb might say he doesn’t care right now, but if she dies, he will become resentful of you and your father. Remember how you felt when you believed your father had a hand in your mother’s death?” I said, and he shook his head angrily.
“That is different.” He argued.
“It is not Luke. Stacy is Caleb’s mother. No matter how bad she is, she is his mother, and he will feel it if anything happens to her. If you don’t want to help her, at least do it for Caleb’s sake. He is a wonderful brother to you, and he is a hundred per cent loyal. He isn’t competing with you or fighting you. It is a rare kind of commitment. Most people with Key Marks would have set out to form a pack for themselves, but he chose to support you as your beta. If we
However sawed she is. She is still his mother, and you will notice
to take her secrets to the grave. Why should I care? Why are you trying to make it seem as if what we are doing is unfair, Tia?” he asked me, and i knew he was angry. I decided
had had a hectic day. I would not want us to say hurtful things to each other that we would not be able to take back I was hurt by how he handled the conversation, but I kept it to myself. I decided to let the
laid back down and tumed away from Luke. I hated the pregnancy hormones for making me emotional
to hold me I shrugged
to discuss Stacy. I am tired, and I have a lot on my mind.” He said, and I did not say anything because I knew those were his reasons. He moved close and held me close, and I let him. As much as I was concerned about Stacy, I could not fight Luke over
was tired, so I decided to be in charge. Treturned the kiss and went on top of him. He looked curious and smiled
in the morning, refreshed, showered and dressed up for breakfast. Breakfast had been boring lately without Stacy there. She was some form of entertainment, really, but the peace was welcomed. Aesop did not ban her from the table. She just refused to come. Getting there, I was surprised to find Stacy sitting there at the table. She had lost a lot of weight quickly and reeked of alcohol a bit. Kimberly smiled at me, and I returned the smile. I greeted Stacy, and she replied joyfully, and I could swear she was on something. She did not carry Aesop scent, so I knew they were not together, but she looked happy. She was definitely up to something. I looked at Caleb, and he shrugged. Monica sat quietly at the table’s end, looking worried. When Aesop came, he froze. He wasn’t expecting Stacy at the table. As soon as he sat, she got up and went to sit next to Monica as far away from Aesop as possible. I did not understand why she did not sit there in the first place. We all greeted Aesop, and he replied and sat down. Breakfast was served, and we ate in silence. I noticed Stacy did not touch her food and seemed a bit nervous. It was weird, but
finally asked her; I realised why,
the head. The woman was eating her food, terrified. “Luke, 1 hope you are prepared for the handover. You will make an excellent Alpha,” she said to him, smiling, and I was perturbed now. This was very unlike Stacy. “I wish I could give you pointers for being Luna Tia, but I wasn’t ever good for anything,” She said and drank her juice. I guess she got on Aesop’s nerves, and he stopped eating. “Out with it, Stacy,” he growled, and she stopped smiling “I have nothing
spoil breakfast. Today is a big day
congratulate them then,” she said and turned to Luke
mother!!” Caleb asked her, and she turned to look at him. She was hurt
your good, Caleb. But I promise you he won’t bother anyone again after today.” She said, sounding sure, and I
are you so sure, mother. Have you finally paid him off? I saw you selling your jewellery and stuff. Did you finally come up
shook The woman was terrified of Aesop.
will return it to you today after the
you doing this, mother. You rather pay up than tell us where he is?” Caleb asked her, and she had tears streaming down her face. She was holding a lot in, which wasn’t good for
I would have killed him myself, but I do not know where he is and what he is up to. But I have figured out how to get
breakfast because everyone has blocked me from the mind link, so this is the best way to communicate with all of you,”
not b
anything I did to you I wish I could go back in time and take it back, but the Moon goddess did
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