Chapter 87

Brielle's POV

What I came for to this place, I could not achieve. I had promised myself that I would not see my father again, but that proved to be difficult. I can't forgive him for what he did. I won't be able to, for a long time, but no matter how hard I try, I cant harden my heart enough to completely hate him. He is my father and that can't ever change and sometimes, I feel tempted to let go of my pain and let him in again. Everytime I try to, everything comes back to me reminding me of the pain, anger and betrayal. I couldn't even sleep last night. Everything was keeping me up.

This morning, Blake and I left. After the conversation my father and I had, I couldn't look him in the eye anymore. Somehow, I couldn't help but feel guilty. I hate this feeling. We left the house and I didn't even say goodbye. Something didn't feel right. I felt like telling Blake to turn back the car, so I could do what I couldn't. In the end, I suppressed the feeling.

The ride was quiet. I was thinking about my own problems and Blake was silently driving. I'm sure he must have noticed the tension between my father and I but he hasn't asked me about anything yet. I was somehow grateful that he wasn't. I didn't feel like talking about this at the moment. I turned to my side and closed my eyes to sleep.

When I opened my eyes, the car was parked. I looked and saw that we were already outside my house. I turned to see that Blake was going through his phone.

" We are here already. Why didn't you wake me up?"

" Oh, are you up? It's not been long since we arrived. I didn't want to disturb you."

That is kind of him. Although it was a bit uncomfortable sleeping there, I at least got some rest. I wasn't so tired anymore.

" Thank you. Let's go inside."

" It's okay. As soon as I got here, your grandmother and mother came out to see me. I told them you would go inside once you woke up. Go on. They must be waiting for you."

Mother is here. I'm sure she must be so pissed. I'm not prepared to face her wrath. She hardly even gets angry, but when she does, all hell breaks loose. I guess I'll have to deal with it.

" Are you sure you don't want to come with me?" I asked, looking at him. He was acting strange. Without asking me what is wrong, he is just being easy going with everything. I guess he sensed my uneasiness because he placed his hand on mine and squeezed it as if reassuring me.

" Don't worry about it. I'll see you later, okay? Just go see your family. They have been so worried and anxious to see you."

I nodded my head in understanding. He is right. I probably need to deal with this on my own.

I leaned in to kiss him on the cheek, and he turned his head slightly, so his lips could meet mine. He grabbed my face and kissed me. Before the kiss got heated, we pulled away from each other.

" Okay. I guess I'll see you later. I've got some damage control."

" I'm sure that will all be fine. They'll understand once you explain things to them."

I nodded my head. I hope that I can make my mom and grandma understand. I just wanted Blake to be with me, but I had to do it. And he has been away from the pack for some time because of me. I have caused him enough trouble. I grabbed my bag from the back seat and got out of the car. I turned back to him, and he extended his hand to mine, offering moral support.

I finally got out of his car and watched him drive off. That was my cue to go inside the house and face the music. I wasn't really scared of my mother's reaction because she barely got angry at me, mostly because I never did anything to make her angry. But now, I think I might have pushed it, and I am afraid of how she might react. I took a good minute standing at the door before gathering myself and going in.

As soon as I walked in, I heard footsteps rushing in my direction. Both of them appeared before me. They stood there without saying anything to me, but I could see it on their faces. Relief, happiness and a little bit of disappointment.

My mom rushed to me and embraced me. She wrapped me in a tight hug. I felt like I was getting crushed. I didn't resist and just let her. I was happy to see her too. I feel bad she had to come all the way here for me. Now that I am in her arms, I am grateful to Blake and my father for stopping me. If they didn't, I would probably be wandering somewhere looking for that bitch or even dead in a Dutch somewhere. It would be the worst thing to happen to me. Not without seeing my family for the last time.

" I'm so glad you are safe and sound. I was really scared out of my mind. You don't know how afraid I was that something happened to you."

She pulls away from me and tears threaten to fall from her eyes.

" Don't you dare do something like that again. You hear me."

I wanted to cry as well. I miss her so much and if things could have gone my way, I might not have seen her again.

" I am sorry mom. I won't do it again. I am glad to be home."

My grandmother followed.

" I'm so happy my granddaughter is back. I out to properly thank that young man with a delicious meal the next time I see him. He kept his word and brought you back to us."

She held my hands in her warm ones.

" You are right mother. I didn't even get introduced to him properly. Dinner would do to thank him."

I'm happy that Blake is still in their good books. That puts me at ease. The three of us got into a group hug. It felt so nice to be back home. I needed a good home-cooked meal, a refreshing bath and some sleep. There is still time to figure things out later.