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Chapter 81: Ayla
I called out for Theo as I closed the door behind me. He came out of the bedroom and met
me with a big hug and passionate kiss.
“Everything go alright?” he asked.
“Mhmm,” I said. “It was perfect. I really started to feel a part of something tonight. I just
hope I can be half as good a Luna as the rest of them. Even Aniya has been flourishing in
her pack and she’s been in the position about as long as I have.”
“Well, she was raised by Alpha Patrick. So she’s been around pack leaders her whole life,”
Theo said. “You have been doing a fantastic job, love. And you didn’t have close to the
advantages she did. So I think you fit in with the group perfectly.”
“Thank you, but I think you’re biased,” I teased.
“I may be,” he replied. “But that doesn’t mean I’m not right.”
He kissed me again before pulling me against his chest. We stood there holding each
other for a while, just enjoying the feel of each other. When he finally pulled away, he
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtbrushed the hair from my face as I looked up at him. His brow furrowed as he looked back.
“Are you feeling okay, babe?” he asked, pressing the back of his hand to my cheek. “You
look pale.”
“I’m fine,” I said with a shrug. “I’m a bit tired and my stomach got a little queasy earlier,
but I just need to take my medicine again. But other than that, we’re all good.”
“Okay, it’s off to bed with you two then,” Theo said, guiding me by the hips.
I covered his hands with mine but didn’t stop him. “Can I take a shower first, Alpha?”
Theo sighed. “I guess, but it’s straight to bed after. You need to rest. Whatever happens,
it’s going to be a stressful day tomorrow.”
“The same goes for you too, you know,” I insisted. “You’ve been up late every night with
Harden and Cooper and the others. You need the sleep, too.”
“Believe me, I know,” he said exasperatedly. “I plan to do just that. As soon as you’re
tucked in first.”
“Okay, okay,” I said, kissing his cheek before heading to the bathroom.
I was tired, and climbing straight into bed was tempting. But I wanted to wash the day off
me. Despite the evening going as well as it had, the rest of the day, and the days before,
had been rough. A lot of the details that had been gone over included some graphic and
terrible things. Cooper and his team had been able to link the deaths of Onyxcrown
refugees together a while ago. Once they confirmed Delta Charles’ involvement in the
Waar Pa k society, it wasn’t hard to tie it all back to him and Malcolm. That included the
death of Mrs. Walport and the library fire.
Theo tried to find any evidence that Julia was also involved, however, Cooper said he
couldn’t find anything that supported her having a direct hand in anything. However, it
would be safe to say she carried the same beliefs as her family. So, Theo made it clear she
was never allowed on Greytooth territory again.
I waited for the water to warm up before stripping out of my clothes. The bathroom was
filling with steam when I stepped under the steady
stream, feeling the tension melt from my body as it hit my skin. I sighed heavily, closing
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmmy eyes and resting my head back on my shoulders as the water flowed through my hair.
After enjoying the water for a while, I washed my hair and body, taking my time.
When I was fully relaxed, I cut the water off, gasping as a sharp pain radiated through my
abdomen. I clutched my middle but the sensation passed quickly. It took a deep breath
and opened the glass door of the shower. I was toweling myself off when another pain had
me doubling over. It was like a vice squeezing my insides. The pain lasted a little longer
this time but it did dissipate after a few moments.
Dasha was whining and whimpering in my head, pacing in fear and concern. I went to
calm her but was stopped by another pain knocking me to my knees as I cried out. Panic
and fear had taken over as I registered the warm wet feeling between my legs and the
smell of blood hit me.
“No, no, no,” I cried as I pressed the towel between my thighs.
The cramps were coming in steady waves as I called out for Theo. My vision began to blur
and my thoughts went back to the day I had been stabbed. But I had to save my baby. I
wouldn’t lose my pup.
I didn’t notice the door burst open, only strong hands holding me as I drifted out of
consciousness.
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