Chapter 38
The car ride back to the Pack felt like a slow slescent into a pit of despair. Aaron droge, his hands steady on the wheel.
I stated out of the window, watching the treeyblur by, their shapes distorted, much like my reality:
Silence enveloped us, heavy and suffocating I could feel Aaron’s presence beside n
Iny tension palpable, yet he remained silent.
What was going through his mind Dulhe feel the weight of any
my sinuation, or was he just as indifferent as the rest
The questions swirled in my head, but I held my toisque, unsure of what I would ever say if I opened my mouth.
Part of me wanted to scream, to break the silence that stretched like an elasne land ready to snap. I wanted to ask Auron more about Maximus. nine, to have the maximum knowleder about him.
But I reinamed quiet, my heart pounding against my ribcage, each heat reminding me of Maxumas and Sodia, the brirayal cutting deeper and deeper
I glanced at Aaron, his probic etched agunt the fading light of the day. He seemed so composed, almost detached as if he wasn’t affected by the chaos in my heart.
1 hated that he could be so calm while I was drowning in a sea at confusion and anger. These Came men were inuly nulliless.
As the Packhouse came into view, a sense of dread washed over me. Hone, yet it felt foreign, a place filled with memories that now tasted bitter on my tongue. Lreached for the door handle, rager to escape the suffocating atmosphere of the car, just as i was about to open it, the locks clicked to place
“What are you doing” “I snapped, irritation flaring as I turned to Aaron
Now, h
he wanted to do dud
What the fuck
He met my gaze, his expression serious Lied you
| your to listen before you run off
I slumped back in my seat, arms crossed nightly over my chest. There is nothing to talk about, just let me go
“Zia 1 like that you are Maximus mate, but you need to understand something. You need to use your head and stop thinking about hurting him: ht won’t end well. “His jaw tightened.
My blood frore. He knew what was going through my head all this time.
A fresh wase of anger washed over me “Hurt him? He is the one who hunt met He lied to me, decrived me, turned me into a buch, Aaro
-I know “Aaron replied, his voice low but firm. “But you have to see things from his perspective. It’s complicated. But you need to understand that
– Complicated” “I repeated, the word bitter on my tongue. “What about my feelings? What about me? Do you all not care about hone you make
Aaron sighed, running a hand through his hair. Losing yourself in anger won’t help anyone. You might regret it later.
(like this “I shot lack, frustration holibling over. * Like you are some kind of mediator? You can’t play both sides and expect everyone to accept it. Back
“Why are you here, you were playing friends with Sobi, and now you for giving the advice. What’s your deal, trally!
A flicker of amusement danced in his eyes, but it quickly faded. “Sometimes, it’s necessary to keep all sides happy. If I show my real emotions, it
| Prople like thu
not loyal to anyone, Aaron Calor. “Finistered
tam past trying to help, Zia. “Eir said, lais tone shifting, camestitess creeping in
Helje “Lechord, my voice rning “You bring
You think keeping me locked in this car and telling me to be nice to your cheating piece of shit brot
brother is
Walnut waiting for a reply, I opened the lock from my side, yanked the door open, and stepped out, the cool air hitung me like a wave I slammed
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Chapter 38
the door behind me, the sound echoing in the stillness of the evening
As I walked toward the Packhouse, my heart raced, each step filled with a mix of anger and determination.
I would find a way to break Maximas‘ curse and then walk away, I didn’t need him. I had my own path to carve
Inside the Packhouse, the familiar scents and sounds enveloped me, but they felt foreign. Tharely took a step inside when Jack, my Beta, came nishing toward me, his face a mask of concem.
1 scanned his body and sighed when I found that he had healed completely. Now, I could worry less about one problem.
“Luna!” He called, his voice laced with urgency.” Are you okay? After the accident…
I forced a smile, and it felt heavy on my lips. “I am fine Jack Just a Sitle shaken up. “
But inside, the memories clawed at me the accident, the feeling of helplessness, and the dark figures looming over me. I couldn’t forget how close Thad come to something horrible
Are you sure. Luna? You look pale. “Jack sighed, his brow furrowed with worry
I said Fam fine!” I whispered, irritation bubbling to the surface. I didn’t need his pity. What I needed was to reclaim my power
As I turned to walk derper into the Packhouse, I spotted Emily, my chosen mur’s mistress, leaning casually against the wall, her expression a muxture of smugness and disdain
Well, well, if it is not the lost little Luna. She taunted, a emel smile dancing on her lips. Been away from the Packhouse for too long, haven’t you? What happened? Did you get into a terrible accident”
My heart raced at the sight of her. I could almost see the glint of malice in her eyes, and it dawned on me—she was behind this.
She had paid those men to cause the accident, to hurt me. Rage surged through me, spuiting a fire I couldn’t contain
I took a step toward her, ready to confront her with everything I had, but before I could act, Aiden’s voice sliced through the air. Zia, stop right
there”
I turned, surprise washing over me as he stepped in front of me, his expression a mix of anger and concern. “What the fuck do you think you arr doing? It’s not even live minutes since your return, and you are already trying to harm Emily! Why!”
I wanted to whine. The drama started again. I was so sick of thes
Ascot escaped my lips Why Do you not know why?”
He started, but I was done listening
I brushed past him, irritation bubbling up like a geyser. But before I could escape, Aiden’s arm shot out, grabbing me by the waist and lifting me off my fret
g in his grip
“What are you doing?! “I screamed, squirming i
We need to talk.” He muttered, his voice low as he marched down the hallway, carrying me on his shoulder like a child.
I would have fought harder or knocked him down, but the horntici, angry look on Emily’s face beldine in place. I smirked at her, returning her struges with my own hule victory
Aiden strode toward our room with determination, and Emily followed mindlessly. The door swing open, and he dropped me onto the bed, lanering over me, his expression witraðaldr
“What the hell, Aiden I snapped, surprised by his sudden aggression
Now, this was getting out of hand.
He leaned closer, his breath warm agamt my skin, his eyes burning with intensity. “Stop fighting everyone. Stop itt Let’s just—live peacefully. Zia 1 will give you just as much time as I give, Emily. I will treat you both equally, so let’s just stop, okay? “
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