Chapter 36 -Cameron ... 28 55 vouchers As I pull into the parking lot of my estate , I'm greeted by high pitched laughter and the sound of clinking glasses . Guests ? I'm not expecting any . I wasn't told there would be any . My brows furrow slightly as I get down from the car . My beta Josh is already waiting for me . We had parted ways at the port and he'd come home ahead of me . " How did it go ? " He asks , referring to the set up he'd arranged for Kael without asking me . I didn't wish to dwell on it . All Josh does , he does with my best interest at heart . That was his duty as second in command . I ignore his question , asking instead , " What's that noise ? " I can already guess just what it is , but I'm hoping it's not what I think it is . At least this once ... when I need to remind myself why I abandoned Laila all those years ago . Josh hesitates for a moment , " It's Ms Sarah and her friends . She received the limited edition items she ordered earlier today and threw an unboxing party in the back garden ." My lips purse into a thin line . An unboxing party ... of course . It was typical of Sarah to find every excuse to throw a lavish party . The sound of their laughter and excitement echoes across the entire estate , stealing away the peace that is characteristic of my home . Over the years , I've learnt to adjust to it . But it's still a work in progress . " This is what , the third time this week ? " I murmur , shaking my head slightly . " It's past Kelly's bed time . Where is she ? " " Up in her room . " Josh relays to me . Sarah loves her parties . And I have no trouble with that . What I do not appreciate is meeting a party for one purpose or the other whenever I get back home . There are times when I just need some rest and some quiet . And it's not just me . Kelly's always been easily startled and scared of crowds . The doctors say it's due to her ailment and she requires a stable environment for a faster recovery . But that never seems to stop Sarah . 18:47 Mon , Oct 13 Chapter 36 28 4 55 vouchers Her friends are wild and reckless . They come from her old pack that don't have the same rules as Blackwood and it shows in how careless they get with alcohol and a host of other contraband substances exclusively for shifters . If I find it this annoying , I'm not sure how Kelly is coping right now . But Sarah is Sarah . I don't have the energy to bother with her right now . " She said to ask you to join the party once you arrive ." Josh adds , like he hasn't already said enough . " I'm good ." I decline , " Just tell her to keep it down and wrap it up early . I'll be in Kelly's room ." I head inside , making my way to Kelly's room first . I haven't seen my daughter all day . I'd planned to pick her up from school but had then gotten sidetracked by Kael and the situation at the port . It's late so she's probably asleep already . I slowly push the door open and creep in , careful not to wake her . The moment I step through the door , a freezing cold chill greets me , stirring my wolf instincts . Kelly's room is pitch dark and feels like an ice cave . My brows furrow and I quickly turn on the lights , only to find my daughter huddled by the wall , a blanket thrown over her head . The anger sets in immediately . " Who turned the heater off ?! " I growl , storming over to turn it on . Kelly whimpers at the sound of my voice , pulling the blanket tighter around herself . She's trembling from head to toe and my heart constricts at the sight . I hurry over to her , and as I reach for her , she flinches . Recoiling away from my touch . " Shhh . It's Daddy ... it's only me ... " I quickly reassure her in the most gentle tone I can muster , " I'm sorry . I shouldn't have yelled like that . " Kelly lets the blanket down and glances up at me , her eyes wide and full of tears . " Daddy ? " " Yes baby , it's just me . " She perks up immediately , diving into my arms and I pick her up , rubbing soothing circles down her back to calm her . Her skin feels deathly cold to touch and I wince visibly , hugging her close to me to share some warmth . " It's so ... cold Daddy ... " She whimpers , clutching my jacket tightly as she shivers visibly The anger in my veins burned stronger . A mansion full of employees and domestic staff , and no one could think to check in on Kelly ?! She was slightly more dependent for her age , but she'd survived a lot already and it's taken a toll on her growth . Still , she's only a child , I've grown too lax with the distractions from work , even my home is in such disarray . What is next ? Will I return home to find my daughter cooking herself a meal ? 18:47 Mon , Oct 13 Chapter 36 " It's okay . You'll warm up soon ." I hush her , taking her over to her bed . 28 4 55 vouchers The sheets are cold to touch and grunting in displeasure , I carry Kelly in my arms out of the room and head to mine . Once we're inside , I settle her into my bed and pull the covers over her , tucking her in . It takes a moment for her shivers and whimpers to stop , and the colour slowly returns to her face . " Kelly , why was the heater off ? " I ask in a much quieter tone . Though I can already think of all the ways I'll make this person pay . Her eyes dart around , her lips trembling . It's a habit of hers when she's nervous . " I did it . " I frown slightly . Kelly turned off the heater herself ? " Why would you ? You know the cold temperature is really bad for your health . " She looks nervous and I sigh quietly , easing my features . Taking off my jacket , I climb into bed with her , stroking her hair gently . " It's okay . You can tell me . " She hesitates for a moment more before she finally admits , " So mom's ringer goes off ." " All the staff are off serving at mom's party . Only Josh came to see me ... I just ... couldn't sleep . " " Am I in trouble ? " She asks , her lips trembling harder now . I shake my head quickly . All she wants is her mother's attention , and she's not wrong to note Sarah's lacking . " Of course not . " " And mom ? Is she in trouble now ? " I don't say anything , I just nod slowly . " It's okay . No one's in any trouble . " " How about you get settled in and I get you some hot chocolate to warm yourself up ? " I offer , smiling down at her . Her eyes light up immediately and she nods giddily . Detaching myself from her , I tuck her in before heading out of my room and back down the stairs . The kitchen downstairs is packed with bottles of wine and alcohol and the maids move busily about , moving drinks out . I bit down on my lip in an unsuccessful attempt to contain my anger . Running a hand through my hair , I call for one of the staff to send a cup of hot chocolate up to Kelly before dialing Josh . He meets me on the porch in a few minutes . " Alpha ? " He asks , 18:47 Mon , Oct 13 Chapter 36 " Send the guests away . " I order coldly . " I don't want to hear any more of it . " As I head back up to my room . I ring Kelly's doctor , but there's no answer . " Daddy Kelly smiles over at me , " Do you want a taste ? " I nod , taking the mug and sipping slightly . Nodding to her with a grin . " It's good ." After the second call goes unanswered , I pull open my drawer , searching for his business card . Ringing his office phone , I get an answer on the second ring . 55 vouchers " Dr. Hartley's secretary speaking . He's currently out of the office . What can I do for you ? " His secretary's voice comes from the other end . " It's Mr Blackwood . " I say in a clipped tone . " I'm calling in regards to Kelly's last appointment three days ago ? It seems her symptoms are not alleviated . I'd like to reschedule another appointment for tomorrow . " The line goes quiet for a moment . " Uhmm , I'm sorry sir but there's no records of an appointment for Kelly Blackwood . Not in the last year at least . " My brows furrow in confusion . " That's Hartley's office isn't it ? Kelly has an appointment every week . How could there be no records ? " I ask , my tone displeased . " There's no information on that available in our records , Sir . " The secretary confirms , " Dr.Hartley hasn't seen Kelly in a year . " I hang up . Baffled at the secretary's words . A year ? Kelly has just one doctor and I'd picked her and Sarah up from the hospital a few times myself . Dr. Hartley also constantly updates me on her condition after each appointment . How could there be no records ? " Kelly ? " I ask , turning to her . " Did you go to the hospital to see Dr.Hartley a few days ago ? " Kelly looks thoughtful for a moment . " We did go to see , Dr.Hartley . Mommy and I. But not at the big hospital ... " " Mommy took us there to wait for you later ." I freeze . Does that mean every hospital visit in the past year has been a lie ? They'd gone for frequent appointments but not in the hospital ? Where has Sarah been taking Kelly ? And why is she lying to me ? 18:47 Mon , Oct 13 Chapter 37 Chapter 37