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?" my dad

little bruised but I'll be okay. Hawke, he attacked me for no reason, but a large, beautiful he-wolf saved me. I wanted

who my lifesaver was, 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

nodded and smiled, "Okay Daddy. I just wanted to say a quick

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

chuckled lightly and dotingly rubbed the top of my head.

to run into you here. They told me you would be going to the palace, and I

let out some hearty laughter, and then patted my back lightly. "No,

scratches on my arm,

safe place nearby so that you can get some rest. How does

a lovely evening. The moon hung high up in the night sky, round and bright, yet I was still able to see a few stars twinkling. The breeze was pleasantly warm. It

too well!' I

lady," he laughed, patting my

I was to see Dad, in my head, however, I had a million

Hawke

was the he-wolf

had my parents been? Did they

the whole royal

said to me, what would

to start, nor did I want to make Dad too worried. So I decided to just

sat down on some dry grass, leaning on Dad,

grease dripped into the fire every few seconds, making the flame dance happily. It was almost meditating to watch.

is mom doing?"

little surprised that my mother hadn't come with my father. If what they were saying was true about my memory, I hadn't

doing well. We got back just a few days ago and she had a lot of pack

you get in her way during work. And once she gets started,

you and that should give her enough time to

and

father laughed and put his arm around my shoulders. He squeezed me

a lot, my dear. How have you been,

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 just be

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

be too surprised. He nodded, 'I actually came from the palace

I've escaped then? What

smiled, "I bet 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

“Um, you're right."

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

disappointed.

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

the thick forest and

I saw a shadow move... and

asked, turning back to my

my chin in his

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