Chapter 24
My brothers, Alora, Darien, and I all walked to the Coliseum Arena for our training exams. I got to watch Alora in a whole new way than ever before, her power as a fighter was amazing! Even when I was worried she would choke my mate to death, I was still in awe of how strong she was.
To hear those things from this amazing wolf’s parent shrieking at her broke my heart, she deserved to be treated better. I watched as the Alpha had hung the phone up for her, her tears had been silently falling down her cheeks. The Alpha then pulled her into his arms and she silently sobbed, breaking my
heart for her even further.
I looked up at Darien, I could tell from the look on his face that he was just as torn up about what just happened to her. I reach out and grab Darien’s hand, he turns to look at me his eyes sad, I reach my other hand up and place it on his cheek, and he nuzzles into my hand closing his eyes. His mom whispers something to him, he nods his head his cheek still in my hand.
He pulls away after a moment opening his eyes, he looks down at me, his eyes still sad. “I need to explain things to your parents,” he said, his voice soft. I nod and we face my parents, still holding hands. My brothers were standing next to them. And from their expressions, they wanted to hurt someone, preferably the people who had made that strong Alpha she–wolf cry. She didn’t deserve what had happened to her.
Darien clears his throat, takes in a deep breath, lets it out, and then begins to tell us about Alora. With each word said more and more of the horrors Alora has gone through are revealed. To say I was upset was an understatement. At the end my mother was leaning into my father, his arms wrapped around her to provide comfort and support. “Oh that poor pup, how could they? All this…to their own pup.“” it takes my mom a moment to calm down.
“I’m glad she changed her name, every she–wolf with that marking on her hip was a Heartsong, it’s only fitting,” Mom says. I’m confused for a moment. “What do you mean Mom?” I ask her. ““Well the Heartsong females are decedents of the Moon Goddesses Daughter. The first Alpha, Luna Moon Heartsong.” I had forgotten about that legend, and then Mom continued.
At this point everyone was listening, even Alora, her tears dried, her despair momentarily lifted in the wake of curiosity. “The crescent moon and star marked Luna Heartsong as the Goddess’s daughter. And all the acknowledged female descended from her bloodline have this mark.” she pauses. “But it brings to question why Sarah and Alora’s mother both don’t have the mark.”
“What do you mean by acknowledged descendent?” Alora asked. “You’ve been acknowledged as a daughter of the Moon Goddess and you are meant to bear her next generation of Heartsong’s.” Alora’s laughs were confused as to why she was laughing. After she stops she explains. “My parents are about to lose the high status they’ve been enjoying among the family most of their lives because they failed to produce a powerful she–wolf.”
I’m the one that asks “But you are a powerful she–wolf, why would they lose status?” she looks at me. “Because I changed my name, I severed my ties to the family by doing that, I am no longer their daughter, the only one they have is Sarah.” I connect the dots and start laughing, I have finally gotten it.
The daughter they treated like a princess, the one they chose to acknowledge and actually care for, was placed at the bottom of the training structure. She was basically an omega. And the powerful Alpha she–wolf they had abused for all of her life to the point she changed her name so she could escape them, was the one that could have kept them at the status they’ve enjoyed. That means they would blame her for their misfortune. I believe the Alpha had already been aware of the danger to her. “”Darien we should go with your dad to help Alora pack and move. I’ll go up to her room with her so it’ll be faster.”
“That’s a good idea Serenity, you’ll both go with me and Alora after the tournament ends.” he looks to his mate “Will you make sure her room is aired out and fresh?” she goes up and kisses him. “Of course my dear.” I look at Alora, she’s staring at me stunned. “Thank you,” she said. “I could use the help and it would be nice to have another friend.” I take her hand.
“I’ve been wanting to be your friend forever but I’ve been too shy to say anything. I’m glad you’re best friends with my mate because now I get to be your friend like I always wanted to.” she smiles at me, happy once more.
“Hey don’t forget about us, we want to be her friends too.” complained Galen teasingly.
till wings than It’s time to go back in for the next portion of the tournament exams.
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
