Chapter 49 A Father’s Decision
ZAIA. Two days have passed since the shooting and although Sebastian made it,
he is still in critical condition according to the doctors. Luckily his body is fighting,
and I know he’ll make it.
He just needs the time to heal and let his body do the work. Our Pack doctor also
said Sebastian’s healing speed was something he has not seen before and is
healing far faster than the average Alpha.
It made me happy to hear, my crazy, infuriating, yet sexy Alpha will get through
this. “We need to tell the Kings,” I say quietly, looking at Dad.
We are back home and although I had managed to handle things as his men
agreed to listen to me; I know I need to tell his family. Currently, his family think
he is still on a business trip.
And if I don’t tell them, his men will. Some had already been hesitant for me to
take him, but Daniel and Jai had helped turn that around in my favour.
Dad sighs. “Yes, I understand that, so I’m presuming you will do it.” “I have to.
This is no longer a joke or something we can keep a secret. We are all in
danger…”
“It’s like one step forward and ten back, Jai says quietly. look at him and smile
sadly. I can understand that…
When we returned, the first thing he told me was that Valerie’s brain had shown
some activity several times. And with the moon. almost at its fullest, I have hope
it’ll help her even more.
“This was a deadly fight… there are chances that Sebastian saw the attacker.”
Jai says as he looks at the injuries, burns, and bruises that covered Sebastian’s
body. The state he is in is not just by one bullet, he had been attacked violently.
Brutally.
They wanted him dead. His hands had been a mess of cuts too, to the point, I
don’t want the kids to see him like this. This isn’t the first memory I want them to
have of him.
The guilt I feel is worse. I wish I had let him stay … I had told him to go, thinking
only about the children and my own safety. I didn’t think he’d become a target…
“I’m going to go back,” I say quietly. “Back?” Dad asks me sharply as I step closer
to Sebastian and tenderly caress his jaw.
“Yes, I will go back and take my place as the Luna… until he is better. Enough
hiding, enough obeying this monster’s threats. It’s time to show them that we are
united and that I am his Luna. He wanted me back… so it won’t be a lie… I need
to go there and do this our way.” I say.
“Yes, damn girl, that’s it. You are our rightful Luna. The pack will not fault you.
Come home.” Jai says, making Dad glare at him with irritation. “Uh sorry,
Alpha…”
“It’s dangerous,” Dad says. I nod… “l know… and it’s why I want to request that I
can take my security team with me…
those who have been there and are trusted from day one,” I ask. It’s big, and I
know I’m asking a lot…
“You were meant to become the next head of this pack… will you abandon me?”
Dad asks. quietly. His voice is emotionless, but I know he’s upset. I walk over to
him as Jai silently leaves the room. “No. I will be here for this pack too…” I say
softly. He frowns. “You mean combine the packs?”
I smile softly. “Are you saying that you have already accepted that I am going
back to Sebastian for good?” He frowns. “No! Not at all. Who knows, he may
never wake up!” He scoffs. We both know that’s not true. He’s just in bad shape.
“Dad… I want to be able to leave the house without the risk of someone wanting
me dead. I want the children to be able to live freely. I think we need to find out
who is behind this before one of us actually ends up dead.”
He takes my hands and sighs. “Very well… I understand…”
“And that includes you, you have been pulled into this and I’m worried for you
too,” I say, hoping he listens. He has been my rock, and we have become closer.
I can’t deny that despite his strictness, he has been nothing but good to me.
“I will take care of myself. You need not worry. However, before I allow you to
leave and if anything is to happen to me… I want to announce you as the
future… Alpha of this pack.
I need to talk to Annette too…” He frowns and I know he hasn’t told her a lot of
things. “Ok, I will wait until you are ready for me to leave, but please let’s not
delay. I will call the Kings and let them know about Sebastian for now.” I say.
He nods and adjusts his jacket, taking out his phone. I see the multiple missed
calls from his wife and smoothly look away. “Very well, we will have the ceremony
tomorrow evening. It is a full moon after all. Something you would be proud of.”
“I think it’s befitting,” I say, knowing he, like most, didn’t care about the moon
cycle. I glance back at Sebastian before I leave the room and return to where the
kids are currently sitting at the dining table waiting for dinner. I take a deep,
calming breath before I paste a gentle smile on my face and stride in.
Jai is currently staying here too. He has been here ever since we left on the
business trip. Dad didn’t question why he has remained and I am grateful for it.
“Ah, that smells so good! What’s cooking?” I ask. “Fish and fries!” Zion says,
waving his fork. “Sit down, Mommy! I saved you a seat!” Sia says happily. “Aww
thank you baby, and that sounds so yummy! Do I smell steamed veg too?”
“Yucky,” Sia whispers before she giggles when she catches Jai smirking at her,
“Oh, you don’t like your veg?” He teases her. She shakes her head before hiding
behind me.
I kiss the top of her head as I look at Mom, who is preparing the food, having
sent the staff away after they had done their part. “l am hungry,” I say, not
realising I hadn’t eaten since last night. “Well eat up,” Jai says. “So did he
agree?”
I nod. “Yes, tomorrow evening there’s a pack ceremony where Dad will announce
me as the next Alpha.” Jai isn’t the only one who looks up in surprise as Mom
turns, her eyes widening and even Zion’s mouth drops open.
“Mommy will be the next Alpha?” He asks in surprise. “Yes, not yet, but
someday,” I say! “Oh wow!” He says, high-fiving Jai, who chuckles.
“You will be Alpha one day too,” Jai says and Zion nods vigorously, not realising
the real meaning behind Jai’s words. Zion has always had this thing about the
pack hierarchy and I can’t deny that it is something I made sure they know.
“So, you know what Alphas and Betas are?” Jai asks him as Mom places the
food on the table. ” Thank you, Melanie.” She smiles at him before she goes to
get the next plates.
“I do,” Zion says. “I do too!” Sia chips in, her eyes sparkling. “Oh, do you
princess? Then tell me about Betas.” Jai says picking up his fork as we all dig
“Betas are the Alpha’s closest friends, and their trusted… trusted…” she trails off,
confused as she tries to find the right word and Zion smirks.
“Person, their most trusted persons.” He says proudly. “Who will be your Beta,
Mommy?” I tilt my head. “I think Jai here makes a good Beta,” I say smiling
slightly.
“I used to be Beta at my old pack.” Jai says proudly. “But you aren’t part of our
pack…” Zion says thoughtfully. “I know, but I’m just saying I a good Beta.”
“Then why were you fired?” Sia asks and that one question makes us all burst
out laughing.
Alight-hearted moment we really need. “She has a point!” Mom says. Jai
chuckles. “Well… you know Aunty Val, who is sleeping? She needed me.” He
explains gently.
Sia’s smile vanishes as she nods sombrely. “Yes… like sleeping beauty… but
Mommy said she will wake up. I believe it too.” She says determinedly.
“She will,” I say. “Who is the man in the other room?” Zion asks, making me
freeze, my heart thundering. I didn’t realise he knew someone else was brought
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Hmm?” I say, trying to buy myself
some time to think of an answer.
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There’s a man in the other room…
Where you went last night… who is he
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Mommy and who hurt him?” Zion
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asks me. There’s no fear or worry in
his eyes but there is a deep curiosity,
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“He’s… He’s a little hurt… but once he’s better I will introduce you to him, ok?” I
say, struggling to find a proper way to explain it.
He nods slowly. “Ok.”
I smile slightly, taking a piece of fish in my mouth before glancing up at Jai and
Mom. It’s clear neither was expecting it either…
Once dinner is over, I make my way into Sebastian’s room. Two nurses are
tending to him as a doctor does some checks, with two security guards watching
them. I step out again and go into the lounge, which is empty, and bravely dial
my ex- mother-in-law’s number.
I take a shaky breath, feeling nervous as the phone rings. A part of me wants it to
go to voice mail but my hope is shattered when a woman’s voice that I recognise
answers. “Hello?”
“Hello…. It’s Zaia.” I begin. I hear her gasp and a rustle and I’m sure she’s calling
her husband. “Zaia… Goddess! Zaia! Oh my god Aran, it’s Zaia!”
A hushed exchange follows before I hear Aran’s voice. “What a surprise. To what
do we owe this… pleasure?” His voice is calm, but there is a hint of hostility in it.
“I’m afraid I’m not calling to exchange good tidings…. Sebastian was injured and
he is here in my pack. Rest assured, he is being taken good care of.” I say,
thinking this is so difficult!
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I hear Agatha gasp and I wait with
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bated breath for an answer. “What
happened to my son, Ms Toussaint?
And think before you speak because
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you would not want war.” Aran’s snarl
comes through the phone. I was not
expecting any less. Closing my eyes, I
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say the words I wish I didn’t have to.
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He was shot, Mr King, and I am
certain by the same person who
targeted me a few days ago. This is
not the time to let your anger cloud
your mind, but the time for us to
stand together against the common
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enemy. Wouldn’t you agree?” There’s
silence and I wonder if I have said too
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