Fated to my Enemy by Diane Doherty

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Luna Ryley

I met Aspen at the bottom of the stairs by the front door. I know Blake told me to stay but this was my mother and I should be the one dealing with it, not Blake. And as much as I wish I didn’t have to face my past, it was time. It was time for answers.

“Mom?” Aspen grabbed my arm when I walked towards the door.

“It’s okay, sweetie,” I reassured him. He nodded before opening the door and stepping out before me. He was protecting me and the act brought tears to my eyes. I’m supposed to be protecting him. He’s my

pup.

My mother was crying as I walked down the stairs and into Blake’s arms. It was like looking at a ghost as I watched her cry and plead with me to talk to her. But when she called me Evelyn something snapped.

“I haven’t been Evelyn in a very long time.”

“Sweetie, I know you’re upset and you have every right to be but there is so much that you don’t know. Please just let me explain?” She begged. I looked behind her to see Eli leaning against a car.

“You’re right, you do need to explain. But it all could have waited You didn’t have to come to my house and make a scene.” I told her.

“This isn’t your home and these wolves aren’t your family. We are. Now, it’s time to come home and lead our pack “My mother said and Blake growled. I stared at my mother, the stranger in front of me. Connor was doing a good job at keeping her back and I was thankful.

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when I’m ready,” I turned towards the house

were never his first choice. How can you pick him over your blood? Over the people who raised you?” She shouted. Rage replaced shock as I whipped around and everyone took a step back. Even without Lily,

me to go back in time to save her I would. Not just for him but for Aspen. Even if I had to give up everything I have with him now. I still wouldn’t

you think your father would say about how you are

family and my pack. I don’t know if you realize this. Mother but I thought you were dead. For the last eighteen years, I haven’t had a pack. Did none of you

any idea how terrified I was? I had no one and I believed the person I loved killed everyone I cared about!” I screamed. My

as planned,” Eli said, stepping beside my

mother.

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order you not to say another word, Eli,” my mother

tell her then I will. She should have been included

isn’t she telling me?” I asked

threat.

didn’t finish as my knees buckled. Blake caught

didn’t agree with the plan but I was ordered not to speak a word.” He rushed out as tears streamed

handed over the pack,” I whispered, trying to put the pieces

mean?” Aspen asked Blake.

father did what he did to protect me from my mate and

fated mate.” I gasped and

no other option.” She defended. My chest constricted painfully as I tried to breathe. There