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?

hurt anywhere?" my dad

me for no reason, but a large, beautiful he-wolf saved

on the ground. He replied dismissively, "Leave Hawke where he is. As for your rescuer, if

nodded and smiled, "Okay Daddy. I just wanted to say a quick thank-you, one

from my dad, put both of my hands on each side of my mouth to make a simple speaker, and yelled toward the direction

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

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

back lightly. "No, it's all good. Best

scratches on my arm,

so that you can get some rest. How does camping

bright, yet I was still able to see a

well!' I jumped up and

he laughed, patting my

to see Dad, in my

Hawke attack

he-wolf that saved

my parents been? Did they know about my memory

the whole

about what Theo said to

didn't know 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

dent and get a nice fire burning. I sat down on some dry grass, leaning on Dad, who had already hunted a

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

mom doing?" I

surprised that my mother hadn't come 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

in her way during work.

time to get her work

dinner and a nice long

around my shoulders. He squeezed me against him in a side embrace

you 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 just be honest with

palace. King Theo seems to like me, but I don't think

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

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

live your life. If he had lied about his feelings for you, then it shouldn't be a big deal for you

“Um, you're right."

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

disappointed.

was that! I must be losing my mind. I shook my head and tried to push Theo's

eyes shifted toward the thick forest and I

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

I asked, turning back to

said, cupping my chin in his hand. "Now that you're with me, they know not

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