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?

anywhere?"

no reason, but a large, beautiful he-wolf saved me. I wanted to thank him but he ran off." I rested my head on my dad's

was, nor Hawke who was unconscious on the ground. He replied dismissively, "Leave Hawke where he is. As for your

just wanted to

mouth to make a simple speaker, and yelled toward the direction where the wolf disappeared, “THANK YOU FOR SAVING

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

winked at him. "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,

lightly. "No, it's all good. Best this way. Are

some scratches on my

place nearby so that you can get some rest. How does camping out sound

in the night sky, round and bright, yet I was still able to see a few stars twinkling. The breeze

too well!' I jumped up and hugged his

right, young lady," he laughed, patting my

see Dad, in my head,

Hawke attack

was the he-wolf that

been? Did they

the whole royal consort

they heard about what Theo said to me, what would

where to start, nor did I want to make Dad too worried. So I decided to just take it slow and see what Dad would

sat down on

the flame dance happily. It was almost meditating to watch. I let out a long breath, feeling

mom doing?" I

with my father. If what they were saying was true

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

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

should give her enough time to get her work done. That gives

agreed. "Nothing beats a delicious dinner and a

his arm around my shoulders. He squeezed me against him in a

a 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 or later, he'd find out, so I might as well

in general," I sighed, "but I don't want to lie to 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 of my life

'I actually came from the palace

He...he knows I've escaped then? What

if he really loves you like 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 run away. Either way,

“Um, you're right."

I was in the palace, all I wanted to do was run away. However, while I was relieved that Theo wouldn't send men after me, I was

disappointed.

mind. I shook my head and tried to push Theo's dark, deep eyes out

toward the thick forest and

the trees, I thought I saw a shadow move... and then there

turning

forest predator," he said, cupping my chin in his hand. "Now that you're with me, they know

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