Chapter 15

Avery's POV.

I woke up with a stinging headache, and someone's fingers were stroking my scalp. I tried to open my eyes but the mind-numbing pain penetrated every part of my body. I slowly flicker my eyes open like a flower blooming in spring. Slowly I became aware of my surroundings. My brain began to register what had made me pass out. Mother! My mind screamed.

I immediately stood up despite the pain I was feeling. Someone tried to hold me down but I wanted to see my parents. I turned to see who had the guts to hold me down and I saw Erik.

Seeing his face infuriated me the most, "let go of me, I want to see my parents."I shouted at him.

"You can't go, you're weak, the doctor advised complete bed rest for you."He said, but I could detect in his voice that he felt no sort of concern for me.

"Are you nuts, my mom is dead and I don't know what's wrong with my dad and you're insinuating that I should take bed rest? Are you listening to yourself, Erik? Let me go this instant!"I howled at him struggling to free myself from his dirty grasp. I can't believe that jerk was touching me while I was asleep.

He wouldn't let me go, and I was considering using my powers because there was no one around except me and him when the door suddenly opened and Shannon came in.

Her face was far from anything concerned, she just raised a questioning eye at Erik and said, "your father wants to see you, and you have to be fast about it, his health is deteriorating."

I pulled away from Erik's grasp and fling out of the room, my mind is numbed with pain, this is exactly what happened in my last life, I had lost my parents on the same day. Why did I allow this to happen despite knowing about it? How can I be so stupid?

I kept questioning myself till I got to my father's bedside. His face paled and I could see he was finding it difficult to breathe. "Father......"I called out in a shaky voice that was almost a whisper, my legs were wobbling as I took each step towards his bedside. How did this nightmare happen suddenly? I asked myself.

The doctors in the room looked at me with pity evident in their expressions. I didn't look at anyone directly but I could see it clearly from the corner of my eyes.

My father turned his head towards me and with a wave of his hand, the doctor excused us.

I immediately went to sit beside him and he used his free hand to wipe the tears that were streaming freely from my eyes. "My princess...''He called almost inaudibly. I can't believe that my father, who was vibrant and strong just a few hours ago, had suddenly gotten bedridden. His face looks almost deprived of blood. When did things suddenly go wrong? I keep asking the rhetorical question.

"Yes father, I'm here father," I answered softly, my heart clenching.

"Your mother left us." a nerve flickered in his cheek as he looked away from me, he was probably trying to hide his pain from me. I felt powerless as I saw my father feeling pain.

I can't compare my pain to his, he just lost his mate, his wife, his better half. How can I compare my pain to my father's own, his wolf must be on a rampage due to pain?

"We'll be alright father," I said, and I knew I was lying to him and myself. Nothing is going to be alright! I screamed in my head as new tears formed in my eyes. I let them flow, I can't hold them back.

"You have to be strong, Avery."My father said, lifting his hands to wipe my tears again and giving me a ghostly smile. I swallowed the lump in my throat as I recalled my mother's lifeless body, and a new ocean of tears came flowing uncontrollably.

"I won't be there for you always my princess and you should know you have a big responsibility towards the pack, you need to find a mate and rule by his side."My father said and I put a finger on his lips.

"Save your strength father,we'll talk about this once you're well." I don't want to talk about this mate thing now, especially about Erik, he clearly irritates me.

I know,from my past life that my parents died on the same day, but despite knowing the truth, I was hoping that the moon goddess would have some Iota of pity for me. 'Please don't orphan me, goddess' I pleaded in my mind to the goddess.

My father took my hands to his lips and kissed them, he beckoned me to come closer and I did. He placed a soft kiss on my forehead and whispered to my ears. "Be well my princess."His hold on my head dwindled and I got alarmed immediately.

I placed my ear to his chest and couldn't feel anything.

I stood up, and staggered backwards. My hands flew to my mouth and my whole being tensed. I didn't know when I let out a scream, the doctors flew in like birds on flight. Two took me outside and the rest went to my father's bedside.

I know my father was dead but I couldn't bring myself to accept the truth. The painful truth is irrefutable.

I could see a lot of pitiful faces from those present but I could also see the delightful face of Deborah which she was trying hard to conceal with fake tears. Two faces were missing though. Shannon and Erik. I was too dazed to care.

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Erik's POV.

Staring at the sleeping Avery is a beautiful site. The poor thing had cried and passed out due to the shock of her mother's death.

Her mother has to die or she'll expose what happened.

"I'm glad I followed my mother's instructions and picked up an argument with you Avery," I said, touching her slightly pale pink lips.

I had carried her like a prince in shining armor saving a damsel in distress, I watched as the pack members present there admired me. In their view, I'm sure they approved of me being the next alpha of the pack. 'There's no better choice than me.' I mused to myself.

Avery's hair is so tempting, so I decided to let my fingers have their fill. It's unbelievable how such art is making me sexually aroused. I do love Shannon but Avery is so hot and curvy that the thought of having her pinned under me is driving me nuts.

I was determined to keep her in the room with me despite her struggles when she woke up, but Shannon brought a message for her that made her run away from the room.

"What were you doing with her? "Shannon asked suspiciously, not stepping away from the door, that Avery left ajar.

"Trying to hold her down so she won't go downstairs. I have to put up an act as a caring man till she becomes my Luna."I said, trying hard to convince the jealous queen. I stood up intending to go to appease her.

Shannon is a jealous freak but she's an evil genius.

"Oh really?"She asked and I traced her eyes to my abdomen. Down below, my bulging member was trying to get free from my pants.

Imperatively, I stood up and moved towards her, I needed a vixen like her to quench my hormones. Her eyes were drawn to me, and I wasn't shocked when I caught the glimpse of unmistakable feral desire blazing in her eyes' depth.

I could not tear my eyes from the soft curve of her mouth, and the tantalizing fullness of her lips was proving an irresistible temptation.

A while ago, my body was filled with the sexual urge for Avery and I still needed to taste her femininity and I would. It's just a matter of time, but as for now, I'll make do with what's available.

I reached Shannon, banged close the door, and locked it. The drama going on shouldn't disturb my feral hunger for her.

I lifted her chin, lowered my head, and bit her lips slightly, she moaned and I grew more impatient. Her moans drive me nuts, I hardened the kiss, becoming more urgent and she holds my waist tight.

I felt good to know she's always willing to let me have her. I thrust my tongue into her moist mouth, and deeper into its warmth, exploring her with crazy eroticism as I sneaked my arm around her waist and jerked her closer, hip to hip, her soft breast pressed against my Rock-solid body.

Her hands were already struggling with my zipper when we heard an ear piercing scream that halted both of us.

"Do we have to go down?" She asked, I can see my bitch is in need and so am I.

But I have a good image I'm trying to build so I kissed her one more time and unlocked the door.