A Chapter 2 Deep down , I knew the truth . The monsters at The Obedience Den were guilty , yes - but at the root of it all , it was Blake who had sent our daughters to that hell . The real murderer wasn't some faceless beast . It was their own father . 2- Sierra stiffened at my words , then exhaled softly , as if steeling herself . " Alright . I'll talk to Grandpa . " The moment her footsteps faded , I collapsed into myself , sobbing uncontrollably - years of pain and heartbreak pouring out in ragged , broken cries . I had joined the White Moon Pack when I was eight years old . That was the year I met Blake . Our grandfathers had fought side by side in that bloody war no one would like to bring up again . Miles , the grandfather of Blake , owed his life to my grandfather - a debt forged in blood and battle . But my parents had died in an accident shortly after I was born , leaving me in my grandfather's care . And when he , too , passed away when I was eight , Miles took me in without hesitation . For years , Miles and Sierra had treated me like family - like a true member of the pack . So for seven years , ever since the mate bond had sealed between Blake and me , I had stayed . Through his coldness , his neglect , his cruelty - I stayed . I bore his pups . I managed the pack . I tried to be the best Luna I can . I told myself that even if he never loved me , my daughters were enough . They gave my life meaning . But now ... Now , I had nothing . Time blurred . Eventually , Sierra returned . " Grandpa wants to see you . " Miles was waiting in his study , seated in his favorite armchair by the window . His aged eyes , usually sharp with authority , softened . when they met mine . " I heard everything from Sierra . You've suffered too much , child . " A pause . Then , quietly- " After the funeral tomorrow ... if you wish to leave , you may. That boy doesn't deserve you . I won't let him waste any more of your life . " I didn't speak . Instead , I bowed deeply , my tears splattering onto the polished oak floor . I was grateful for the pack , for the home they had given me for over twenty years . But forgiveness ? That was impossible Not for Blake Not for the man who had killed my daughters . When I returned to my room , Blake was already there , leaning against the doorframe with a sneer . 991 % BALIONATE GED'S Dreame - Read Romance Stories Book Fitte My Mate and Brothers Betrayal 44 FREE Installed Open " What , couldn't wait to run to Grandpa and tattle ? Do you really think winning over him and Sierra will make me play the devoted mate , Lena ? " The sight of him sent a tidal wave of hatred crashing through me . I wanted to tear his throat out . I wanted to watch him bleed . But then- A memory . Soft , giggling voices . " Mommy , I love Daddy so much ! He's the handsomest Alpha in the whole kindergarten ! " " Mommy , will Daddy come home tonight ? We miss him ! " " We love you the most in the whole world , Mommy , And Daddy is second ! " And their last words , whispered weakly as I cradled their broken bodies at The Obedience Den- " Mommy , don't fight with Daddy because of us ... It's our fault . We weren't good ... " I sucked in a sharp breath and walked past Blake without a word , sinking onto the edge of the bed . My silence only infuriated him further . In a flash , he grabbed me , throwing me onto the mattress and pinning my wrists above my head . His weight pressed down , suffocating . " What's your game now ? You sent Sierra to drag me back , and now you're giving me the cold shoulder ? " His lips descended toward mine . I twisted my face away - then sank my teeth into his lower lip , hard . Blake recoiled with a snarl , blood blooming on his mouth . " Lena ! Have you lost your damn mind ?! " He wiped the blood away , his glare venomous . " I hate this act of yours . That innocent , wounded little lamb routine is that how you've got Grandpa wrapped around your finger ? You call me back just to play hard to get ? Pathetic . " " And it's because of your weakness that the girls- " I bit down on my own lip until copper filled my mouth . Then , softly- " They're dead . " The words hung in the air like a death sentence . Blake froze . For the first time in years , his mask of arrogance cracked - just for a second . But it was enough . I saw il The flicker of something raw . Something human Then , just as quickly , it was gone . His grip on my wrists tightened . " What did you say ? " JONARY CAD $ D Dreame - Read Romance Stories 44 * FREE Installed Open Buck Fitte My Mate and Brothers Betrayal 091 % I met his eyes , my voice hollow . " Our daughters are dead , Blake . You killed them . "