CHP-16

Dawn's POV

"Again. It won't be pretty once Alpha comes so either we spear your life by telling us what happened. The truth this time."Ahh, I have such truthful warriors.

"So he hasn't said anything. Oh, and I was just thinking of not killing him." as soon as I walked in. Everyone left the room. Kevin let's have some fun, shall we?

"So just you update u on my sister. She is in a coma her chances of walking again are extremely low and you somehow managed to survive with a few bruises." I saw his apple pop up and down as he swallowed hard

"I swear -I had noth-thing t-to do with t-this. Your sister and I have been friends for a long time now. You've even met me. Why would I want to put her through all this ?"

"Oh, please cut the crap. Tell me what happened. Exactly what happened. And speak clearly this time ."I glared at him, making Ophelia resurface knowing that in this dim darkroom my eyes would look like they have filled with blood thanks to Ophelia's amazing ruby eyes

"Okay we both were on our way to the beach.No one was on the road but us. Another thing is that your sister and I are mates. We never realized it since we were friends since we were high schoolers. She knew you wouldn't like it so she hid whatever was going on from you. The beach was about 20 min away when from the left this blue truck came and hit our car ." they're mates? yes, I have met Kevin before but all Sitara did was complain about him. This still doesn't explain how he managed to survive obtaining literally nothing.

"Then how come you are perfectly fine while my sister is there fighting for her life. I can't just blame it on luck ."If anything Kevin said was true it seems like Sitara has some enemies. Or it could be someone who is warning me by trying to harm my sister.

"I hadn't realized it, but my side of the door wasn't closed properly, nor was I wearing a seatbelt, because of the impact of the collision between the car and the truck, my door was opened and I was thrown out into some bushes in the side ."This is all too hard to believe that it's just a coincidence.

"I am going to keep you here for a few more days while my warriors investigate. Until then, think really hard of that night. I might have to resort to violence, don't test my patience, Kevin. If Sitara ever wakes up, it's completely up to her if she wants to be with you or not. But I wouldn't suggest it."I came out of the old building, headed towards my motorcycle.

Wait! I haven't told anyone about this, my family, my relatives; they're close to Sitara. They have a right to know what happened to her. I'll do a conference call after I get home. I just hope that nothing happens to my sister.

I was currently in my room, preparing myself to talk to my relatives. My mother's side, she would have told already. But my father's side, I don't think so. I don't have a choice, do I?. Very well, let's just get this over with, come on Dawn your the Alpha of Blood Stone Pack, you can do this.

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I can't fucking to this !! Oh god. What do I do?do I make small talk with the people I haven't talked to in years? Or do I just say that Sitara is in a close to death condition and that if you want you may visit her? Do I ask them to pass the message or should I say itself to everyone?

*Quit nagging! Just go for it, everything will be fine. Nothing wrong will happen*I am grateful to Ophelia for reassuring me, she's literally the best wolf ever!! One-click and then it's up to them whether they should pick up or not, since it's a conference call, the video is going to be on.

"Hey Uncle Joe, Uncle Thomas, and Everly ."They all had the disgusted look evident in their faces, except Everly of course. I could see my other aunts and cousins standing in different corners of the room.

"Dawn, if this isn't something important, we will be leaving the call now. It's really hard to look at you after what you did to our family "Aww that just warms my heart. What I did to them?. I hid it for 5 years so that you all could keep your dignity; while mine withered away.

"I'll get straight to it. Sitara has been in an accident, she's admitted to Whitebridge hospital. I might not be your family, but Sitara is to you. So if you want just say you relatives of Sitara William they'll let you in. She's in a coma, I am looking into her case, my warriors are also helping.."Everyone was in shock, gasps could be heard from every side of the room. Of course, it was a big family, I called to the family mansion where mostly everyone lived together.

"We will be visiting Sitara shortly, if that's all can we end the call, We can see that your attitude hasn't improved at all, plus your face is really hard to look at considering you haven't changed one bit "

Well what did I expect, my family welcomes me with open arms? I will get these insults. They are members of Blood Stone Pack. They live under my protection. I am not afraid anymore. I was taught to respect and obey my elders, I have no connection with these people anymore. So why should I care

"Mind your words uncle, this is your Alpha your talking to. If I wanted I can get all of you thrown out of the kingdom.Nice talking to you all, bye "Different pairs of blue and golden eyes glared at me, retracting their claws out. I actually don't have that power, but Adam does. Considering how many werewolf laws they have violated, they aren't even supposed to be alive.

I ended the call first, thank god that's over. I should eat some food, I'll just make a fruit salad. I went downstairs, started preparing my salad when my phone rang suddenly, no one calls me at this time. Especially not the warriors since they have their precious breaks at this time.Unknown number ?. I wonder who it is

"Hello ?"Who is this why aren't they speaking. I don't have all day ."Hey Dawn, have you missed me ?"My body went cold, I almost dropped the phone, I took deep breaths to calm my self down, why the fuck am I sweating so much, I gripped into the kitchen counter with dear life. It's him, the same velvet voice with a slight Italian accent. River Thomas, my cousin brother.

"River. What do you want, how did you even get my number "My voice felt shaky and I could have stammered a few words.NO!He can't know that he still has that power over me.

"I want you, I plan on finishing what I started that night with you "Fuck!I felt like puking. I swallowed hard, not knowing what to reply with. Why is he back again? what does he want now? Isn't he done torturing me?

"River, I have no connection with you. I am your Alpha, you are below me, Therefore I expect you to treat me with respect ."This was the only thing I had, his Alpha. It gave me power. why do I still feel like he is having a dog collar around my neck?

"You might be Alpha, but those marks in your body which I craved out, prove that you are mine, soon I will mark you completely like always you won't be able to do anything "Tears brimmed in my eyes, as I shut my mouth holding in my sobs. Why? What did I ever do to him?

"I don't care what you say, you do not own me. I have fought many men, you are just a weakling in front of me now. I suggest you don't call me anymore if you want to live that is "I was trying to be strong, but I knew he could evidently hear the fear in my voice

*...He has no control over you, he can't touch you, you're stronger than him, you can fight him this time ...*Ophelia was trying to convince me that I was gonna be fine when I knew very well that I wouldn't be.

"I hope to see you soon Dawn. I wanna see how pretty you've gotten since then. See you later "He cut the call before I answer him. I can't be like this now, Sitara needs to heal, she won't be there to help me with my work, I have so much to do, I can't risk River being a distraction. My appetite was gone already. Thanks a lot, jerk.

I need a shower, desperately. This just shows you not strong enough, you just spoke to him on the phone and now you feel the need to take a shower. What is wrong with you Dawn.

I'll just train, it will make me feel better, stronger. Yes if I become strong, he can't hurt me right?. I started with crunches, then butterfly, tumbles, squats, hydrants, push-ups, splits, bridge, pull-ups, and skipping. It hurt so much, my feet had blisters, my whole body was drenched in sweat, I could barely stand at this point.

I knew I was overworking, but I deserved this. I brought this to my self, I shouldn't even be affected by his words, how many years has it been, I still can't get over it. I'm still the same scared, vulnerable, frail kid I was seven years ago. I needed to punish myself for how weak I have become, that's why I worked out so intensely for 1 and a half hour

Pushing my body to its limits, ignoring Ophelia's pleads to stop torturing myself. I don't think I will ever be able to forgive myself for what I have done. I could have fought, done something, anything. River's confidence to hurt women has only increased thanks to me, I won't ever forgive myself if he hurts any other child all because of me, if he could do it to me, he will think he can do it to anyone. I am ruining other women 's lives too by being this fragile.

Why, why couldn't I fight, why didn't I try pushing him, why didn't I scream, why didn't I have the courage to say that he was hurting me?. Why the fuck did I just sit there crying letting him do whatever he wanted to me. Where did all my strength go then, I couldn't even take his hands off my body. I wonder if I even want the answers to these questions. I shouldn't be this weak, why am I searching for a person to turn to, who's gonna want to hold me in pieces ?.

I can't make Adam wait, he needs to see me like this, then only will I know if he still wants me as his mate, all of me, whatever mess I am, if he can't have me like that, Then he can't have any part of me. Then I won't need to have any hesitation taking this kingdom. I will be able to rule peacefully knowing that I had no choice but to rule alone.

I changed my clothes and hopped on my beautiful Ducati Diesel 1260 motorcycle; headed straight to the palace. My tears had already dried but River's words ringed in my head continuously making me nauseous. I waited out for 5 minutes until I was welcomed in to go to Adam's office.

The concern in his sapphire eyes was clear, I don't deserve him. He could find someone so much better. This is better for both of us . He'll find a mate where he doesn't have to deal with breakdowns, panic attacks, and someone who is not an Alpha.

"Are you afraid of me "I looked up to meet his eyes, I couldn't hold it in any longer. I can't pull him down with me. I was so tired from working out and dealing with River, the last thing I remember is something smooth and soft brushing against my forehead.