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?

you get hurt anywhere?" my

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

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

wanted to say a quick thank-you,

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 YOU FOR

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

you love me for it! Daddy, I’m so glad to run into you here. They told me

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

some scratches on my

that you can get some rest. How

the night sky, round and bright, yet I was still able

me too well!' I jumped

he laughed, patting my

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

did Hawke

he-wolf that saved

Did they know about my

the whole royal

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

burning. I sat down on some

making 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 about my

she had a lot of pack affairs to take care of," he smirked, "You know

giggled, "Leave her alone when she's busy. Goddess forbid if you get in her way during work. And once she gets started,

to get her work done. That gives you and me some time to catch

"Nothing beats a delicious dinner and a nice long

and put his arm around my shoulders. He squeezed me against him in a side embrace and kissed the side of

missed you a lot, my dear. How have

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

while I was in the palace. King Theo seems

'I actually came from the palace and I talked

"You have already met him?! He...he knows I've escaped then? What if

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

“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.

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

toward the thick forest

thought I saw a shadow move... and

turning back

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

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