The morning after, the hotel room felt heavy with the lingering effects of last night. My head throbbed, but it was the twins’ silent concern that weighed on me the most. Nathan sat near the window, his arms crossed, his usual calm demeanor masking the tension in his eyes. Tristan, leaning against the wall, was less subtle—his gaze fixed on me with that rare look of worry that he hardly ever let show.
“You should’ve called us,” Nathan said quietly, breaking the silence, his tone controlled but firm.
I winced at the reminder. “I didn’t think I’d need to. It was just a few drinks with Sara.”
“A few drinks that led you to almost getting attacked in some alley,” Tristan cut in, his voice sharper than Nathan’s.
“But it was you both. So no harm done.” I replied.
“But it could have. Somebody might have done something and you were not in your full senses.” Tristan said.
“We’re not going back to Alaska until we know you’re safe.” Nathan said.
I tried to argue, but the truth was, they were right. My judgment had been clouded, and I hated the idea of them worrying even more than I hated the situation I’d gotten myself into. “Fine,” I muttered. “You’re right. I wasn’t thinking.”
Nathan softened, nodding slightly. “We’ll stay, Ella. Just… don’t shut us out.”
I sighed and nodded, grateful for their presence even if I didn’t admit it aloud.
A few days later, we were on our way to Stoneheart, the tension growing as we neared Adonis’s territory. I’d been dreading this visit ever since the incident with Sara, but it had to be done. The twins flanked me, as always, their quiet strength a comfort even as my nerves buzzed beneath the surface.
When we arrived, Adonis greeted us at the pack house, his demeanor surprisingly cordial toward Nathan and Tristan. He clasped their hands in greeting, his smile warm and welcoming. “It’s good to see you both,” he said, his tone rich with the weight of his authority. “Thank you for looking after Ella.”
Tristan, ever the charmer, smirked. “She keeps us on our toes.”
Nathan offered a nod of agreement, though his gaze flicked to me, still watchful.
Adonis turned to me, his eyes softening as they always did. “Ella, I’m proud of everything you’ve done. Your work with the vaccine… you’ve surpassed every expectation.”
The air between us crackled with tension, the unspoken history hanging heavy in the space. Adonis’s expression twisted, discomfort clear on his face as he processed my words.
“Ella,” he began, his voice softer now, almost pleading. “You don’t understand—”
“I understand more than you think,” I cut him off. “I get it—you want to protect her. But the way you’re doing it? You’ll push her further away. And I don’t think you can afford to lose another daughter.”
Luna’s eyes darkened and she frowned, her silent agreement clear. Adonis stared at me for a long moment, the conflict warring in his eyes. He didn’t respond, but I knew my words had hit their mark.
The silence stretched uncomfortably until Nathan stepped forward, his calm voice breaking the tension. “Maybe we should focus on moving forward. There’s too much at stake to let this divide grow.”
Adonis’s gaze shifted to Nathan, and for a moment, I saw the frustration ease from his features. He sighed, nodding slightly. “You’re right. We need to move forward.”
But even as he said the words, I knew the damage between him and Sara ran deeper than he was willing to admit. The question now was whether he’d do something to fix it—or let it destroy whatever remained of their relationship.
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