Chapter 144: Who Was That He-Wolf?

I couldn't remember the last time Hawke and I had a conversation. He was Raymond's son, the guy my father had left in charge when he went off on his travels. Raymond had been holding the pack together and Hawke had been helping.

Why was he so angry at me?

“What happened to your arms?” I asked as I rubbed my temples. My headache was going away quickly.

“Like you don't know!“ he growled, spitting on the ground at my feet.

“I really don't,“ I shrugged. Slowly, I stood up and brushed the dirt off my pants.

“You fucking cunt! If it weren't for you, none of this would have happened!“ He nodded toward me, his entire body shaking with fury. "Don't play dumb, bitch!"

“What in the world are you talking about!“

Hawke lunged at me again and rammed his shoulder into my chest. My lungs seized and all the air was knocked out of me.

Gasping and groaning, I rolled onto my side. I tried to breathe but my throat closed and I just gasped and wheezed.

“Ha... w..." Why was he doing this? What was wrong with him?

“I'm going to teach you what it means to lose the use of your body!' he cried.

Hawke roared and his foot was kicking toward my stomach with all of his might.

I curled in a little ball, trying to prepare for the upcoming pain.

"I'll teach y... NO!"

I cradled my head but the anticipated pain didn't land on me. I heard snarling and growling and felt a shadow pass over me. Then Hawke wasn't kicking me anymore.

Glancing up, I saw a massive he-wolf standing over Hawke’s unconscious body.

Gasping, I sat up and stared at the sleek, silky wolf as its tail swished back and forth. His jet-black fur was thick and glossy with a red streak, his eyes deep and familiar. I was mesmerized.

"Ciana! Ciana!"

It was my dad!

My father's voice snapped me out of my daze. I got to my feet, turned around, and saw his familiar, tall and strong form rushing toward me. Without thinking, I ran to Dad and threw myself into his arms.

"Ciana, are you okay?" he asked, hugging me tightly.

'Daddy! It really is you!" I couldn't believe my eyes! 'I'm okay. Someone saved me just in time.’

I glanced over my shoulder and saw that the he—wolf was gone. Who was he?

get hurt anywhere?" my

beautiful he-wolf saved me. I wanted to thank him but he ran off." I rested my head

nor Hawke who was unconscious on the ground. He replied dismissively, "Leave Hawke where he is. As for your rescuer, if he left, he probably doesn't want to

wanted to say a quick

took a step back from my dad, put both of my hands on each side of my mouth to make a simple speaker, and yelled toward the direction where the wolf disappeared, “THANK

and dotingly rubbed the top of my head. "You monkey girl, haven't changed a

"Admit it, you love me for it! Daddy, I’m so glad to run into you here. They told me you would be going to the palace,

out some hearty laughter, and then patted my back lightly. "No, it's all good. Best

some scratches on my arm,

that you can get some rest. How does

the night sky, round and bright, yet I was still able to see a few stars twinkling. The breeze was pleasantly warm. It indeed was a perfect night to camp

well!' I jumped up and hugged

lady," he laughed,

in my

Hawke

was the he-wolf that

been? Did they

the whole

heard about what Theo said

make Dad too worried. So I decided to just take it slow and see what Dad would

us less than half an hour to find a small dry dent and get a nice fire burning. I sat down on some dry grass, leaning on Dad, who had already hunted a rabbit for dinner and was now

was almost meditating to watch.

how is mom doing?" I

a little surprised that my mother hadn't come with my father. If what they were saying

doing well. We got back just a few days ago and she had a lot of pack affairs to take care of," he smirked, "You know her

do," I giggled, "Leave her alone when she's busy. Goddess forbid if you get in her way during work. And once she gets started, she won't stop

her enough time to get her work done. That gives you and

delicious dinner and

my shoulders. He squeezed me against

lot, my

gaze looked into my soul, and I’d learned since a young age that nothing could escape his pair of piercing eyes. Sooner

you, daddy. They said I lost my memories while I was in the palace. King Theo seems to like me, but I don't think I want to spend the rest

too surprised. He nodded, 'I actually came from the palace and I talked to King

already met him?! He...he knows I've escaped then? What

he claims, he would let you choose how you would like to live your life. If he had lied about his feelings for you, then it shouldn't be a big deal for you to

“Um, you're right."

away. However, while I was relieved

disappointed.

must be losing my mind. I shook my head and tried to push

the thick

saw a shadow move... and then there was only

there?“ I asked, turning back

just some forest predator," he said, cupping my chin in his

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