Chapter 70

Avery's POV.

The ride back home was silent and almost everyone was busy tapping their phone but I was just relaxing with my eyes closed.

New plans were hatching in my head on how to get over with the mission.

I'm pissed at Shannon and angry with myself for being such a fool.

I just can't comprehend the fact my own step sister would be a mean bitch to me when I never did anything bad to him.

I've always looked up to Shannon growing up and I've never thought of anything bad towards her.

What have I done to her to deserve such treatment from her?

She even wants me dead!

‘I don't know but I have this bad gut feeling.’ Kira's voice interrupted my thoughts.

‘What guts feeling, Kira?’ I asked.

One thing is certain, Kira's gut feelings are mostly right so I never ignored them.

‘About your mom.’ She said and my heart beat accelerated.

‘Go on Kira.’ I encouraged despite being scared of what she might say.

‘What if they are involved in your parents death? Your mom was murdered, remember?’ She said and I let out a gasp.

"Are you okay, Luna?" Leilani immediately asked, looking at my face.

"Yeah....yeah, I'm fine. Thank you." I muttered trying to digest what Kira just said.

"Avery, are you alright?" Erik asked and I nodded.

Shannon peered at me and I stared back, "all good Avery?" She finally asks.

"Yep. Thanks for asking." I said and relaxed my head again.

‘Baby.... What's wrong?’ Xander asked through a mind link.

‘I just thought of a probability that Erik and co might have a hand in my parents death.’ I replied honestly and I got a big WTF! from him through the mind link.

‘Yeah... Besides I think my mom knew about Shannon's and Erik's mating stuffs because when I asked Erik last night about who else knew about their mating bond, he'd made mention of the Luna but I don't understand clearly because the herbs effect cleared and I couldn't ask him more question even though I desperately wanted to know who the Luna is.’ I explained in a frustrated voice and he calmed me.

‘I don't understand what's going on Xander but I must find out everything soon, I need to find out more about my parents death. I never investigated enough and once I get back to the pack, I'll focus on that... I need to find out how my mom died, she was the Luna of our pack, she's a strong woman and it won't be easy to get her killed just like that. It's not an outsider but someone very close to her that got her killed. Even back at the hospital, I felt that Erik intentionally pushed me towards the life support which led to her death. I'm fucking confused and I need to clear my confusion.’

‘Everything would be fine baby, once we get back to the pack... We'll think of something alright? For now, you need to calm down and relax your nerves... Everything would be fine my love, we're with you baby.’ He said and I couldn't help but smile.

Xander is my support system and I sincerely thank the moon goddess for making him my partner.

‘Want me to come over tonight?’ He asked and Kira pounced excitedly in my head.

Wow... I've got a naughty wolf.

‘Yeah...we need to discuss some strategies about everything. We'll discuss it in my study, it's soundproof.’ I suggested and Kira scoffed at me.

'Don't be such a bad ass bitch Kira, we have work ahead of us, we can have him later....devour him if possible'

‘ohhhhww, your wolf wants me huh?’ Xander asked and I laughed in my head.

I didn't block him from hearing my thoughts with Kira.

‘Don't get the wrong idea dude, it's a private issue.’ I warned him and he laughed.

It's beautiful how us werewolves can feel and hear the thoughts of each other, especially those we're connected to... Like our mates.

'I'm getting the idea my love...I'm eagerly waiting to be devoured though.' He said in a flirtatious voice, making Kira purr.

‘Me too.’

We got home and the pack was happy to have us back.. The pack elders bowed in greetings.

The respect they have for me has tripled ever since the issue with the other pack.

I know it would be a matter of time before they'll come up with the Alpha whims again so I'll have to act fast and get rid of such whims.

I'll need to find solid evidence against those scumbags... This isn't about my revenge any more or my pack, it now concerns my late parents.

And I'll get justice for them if indeed my suspicion is right, I won't spare those involved in their death.

I'll make them pay in the dirtiest way.

"Hey dear." Erik rushed to me all smiles.

"Yes, Erik?"

"Uhmmm, I was hoping you'll come for dinner tomorrow at my place." He murmured and I gave him my sweetest smile.

"I'm sorry Erik, I don't think I can make it. I'll train all day tomorrow and I'll be exhausted once I'm done, maybe some other times." I answered sweetly.

"Ohhh...alright then. About you and Shannon...i noticed the tension since yesterday, you guys should patch up please. She really loves you." He said and I gave a light chuckle.

This was the same mouth that told me how much Shannon despised me and now this fake love.

I wonder where it's coming from.

"Yeah...we will. I love her too, just that sometimes I get pissed off a lot. I'm trying to manage my anger issues these days."

"Alright then...good day Luna." He said with a brief bow and left.

"Leilani....come, we have a lot to do." I gestured to Leilani who was surrounded by some of the guys she trained with.

Leilani is one hell of a lady.

"So when can I use the herbs on him again?" I asked Leilani as we sat in my study to discuss.

"In a week's time....I'll get all the necessary ingredients ready beforehand so we will know how to handle everything." She said and I smiled looking at Xander who was quiet.

"Xander...are you okay?" I asked him and I got a shrugged as an answer.

"He's still not comfortable with the fact that you're getting romantically involved with Erik." Leilani voiced out and when Xander shot her a deadly glare, she whimpered and scurried to my side.

"Baby...stop scaring her." I scolded him and it earned a stick out tongue from Leilani.

"I'm bothered about every damn thing Avery, first is Erik's mother...that woman gives me a cringe. I suspect Erik to be using dark magic too, same goes to Shannon. She's definitely in sum with everything." Xander explained and my heart softened at the sight of the worried man.

"Why are you smiling?" He asked, looking at me confused.

"Because you're so cute when you worry." Leilani answered for me and Xander grabbed the apple in front of him.

"Leilani, catch!" He said and threw it, intending to hit her with it but it was fast enough to catch it.

"Esshh, I was hoping it would hit you." Xander said with a smirk.

"You're underestimating my speed then." She said proudly and I smiled at the two.

Their tantrums always get me smiling.

"We'll start training tomorrow and Leilani, you need to get those herbs too."

"Ok Luna."

"I must admit this Leilani, you're a blessing to us and you're good at what you do." Xander complimented Leilani who was all smiles.

"I know I'm good at what I do...including cooking, I cool better than you." Leilani said and I know where this argument will lead to.

"I'm not agreeing with you on that...I'm a better cook compared to you." Xander defended.

Here we go again...

"Ok guys...enough of this debate, you too are good cooks, that's enough right?"

"No!" They both said in unison and I shook my head.

"You two are giving me a headache and I think it's time we call it a night huh?" I suggested.

"Yeah....go to bed Leilani, little girls your age are sleeping." Xander taunted her.

"I'm not leaving without my Luna." She said with a pouty mouth.

Leilani can be as childish as hell.

"She's my mate and I want to spend time alone with her."

"Yeah... I know, the alone time would make her oversleep. I'm not leaving here without her, Mr. Warrior." She said shamelessly and I nearly choked on the berries I was eating.

"Don't be too jealous honey...Xavier likes you, why don't you go spend some alone time with him." He continued.

One thing about Leilani and Xander, they'll never accept defeat and that's always putting me in a tight corner.

They are both talking shamelessly about me despite knowing I'm present.

"Enough you two, Xander baby...some other time, I need to rest and you need to rest too baby...we are gonna have a busy week. We'll be training on my martial arts skills and my supernatural powers. So good night guys."

I planted kisses on each of them and left them in the study.

Let them continue arguing with each other all night, I have to sleep.