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 asked

arm is a little bruised but I'll be okay. Hawke, he attacked me for no reason, but a large, beautiful he-wolf saved me. I wanted to thank him but he ran off." I

my lifesaver was, nor Hawke who was unconscious on the ground. He replied dismissively, "Leave

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

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

chuckled lightly and dotingly rubbed the top of my

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,

then patted my back lightly. "No, it's all good. Best this way. Are you able

Just some scratches on my arm,

you can

I was still able

know me too well!' I jumped up

young lady," he laughed,

see Dad, in my head, however, I

did Hawke

he-wolf

been? Did

of the

what Theo said to me, what would

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

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 rotating the

flame dance happily. It was almost meditating to watch. I let out a long breath, feeling my nerves soothed by the peaceful forest

how is mom doing?" I

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

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

busy. Goddess forbid if you get in her way during work. And once

you and that should give her enough time to

agreed. "Nothing beats a delicious dinner and a nice long talk

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

my dear. How

could escape his pair of piercing eyes. Sooner or later, he'd find out,

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

nodded, 'I actually came from the palace and I talked to

I've escaped

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

“Um, you're right."

do was run away. However, while I was relieved that Theo

disappointed.

be losing my mind. I shook my head and tried to push Theo's

the thick forest and I followed his

thought I saw a shadow

I asked, turning back to my

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

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