Chapter 11

'To my dearest daughter,

By the time you read this, I might be on the Moon Goddess's side. I want you to know that I love you so much, my daughter. I am sorry for leaving you like this. I must too. For your safety. Forgive me because I couldn't tell you the reason too here. I don't know these people. But I believe that this pack would help you.

I know you are confused, angry, and sad. By the time the Moon Goddess allows it, you will finally know what you are. You will get what is rightfully yours. I am always hoping for your safety.

My daughter, you are special. If you are feeling sad. Look up and always remember that I am by your side.

Never trust anyone.

Your mother.'

That was the content of the next letter. Amelia was sobbing by the time she finished reading it. Her chest felt so hard that her breathing became hard too.

Why? Why does she feel like something bad happened to her birth parents? She never met them but she could feel how hard it must have been for them to leave her. Now, she couldn't blame them because whatever happened must have really endangered her.

But even though she read this, it still didn't answer her true identity. The first letter was for their Alpha. Her mother said that they were being hunted. Alpha Chase said that her parents didn't look like criminals or rogues. The clothes that were covering her as a baby were all one of a kind. Something a commoner or rogue couldn't afford. Even he was an Alpha.

“Now that you have already shifted, I understand why she had to leave you,” Amelia remembered Alpha Chase's words before she left. The twins were already outside. “Don't tell anyone that it was your natural hair. It's much better if you dye it black again. Don't show your beast form to others always,” he added.

Amelia asked him if there was something wrong with her beast. But Alpha Chase said only that it's much better for her not to learn about it. He was also worried because her mates were Princes. Then he asked her if she should stay here in the pack. She would be much safer here.

Now, Amelia was more confused. Why? What was wrong with her?

‘Don't cry anymore, Amelia. I understand you,’ said Lily. She was also sad about this news. And worried about their Alpha's note to her.

‘I don't understand, Lily. Why? Do you know what's wrong with us? You are beautiful. Why would I hide you from everyone?’

‘I don't know either. But I felt that we are much different than anyone, Amelia. Our blood smells different than our mates.’

‘They are royals. We are really different from them.’

‘No. It's not like that. I don't know how to explain it.’

‘It’s okay. Now I read our mother's letter. We should be very careful. Whatever happened eighteen years ago must be very dangerous for us.’

‘Yes. Stop crying now. I am here. I will always be with you from now on.’

Amelia nodded. She sniffed and tried calming herself. She should be strong and not let this get to her.

The next day, it was the appointed day of Nicolai as the next Alpha. Amelia and Bea pursued their plan on buying dresses for the celebration. Amelia tied up her hair and covered it with a hat. She wanted to be careful.

Amelia was holding tightly to Bea's arm like a child that would be lost anytime. She was afraid that it would happen. Her mates, the twins, just sent them to the human City and then went back to their pack village. They became busier than usual.

They were already inside the mall and looking for a boutique when Amelia saw a beauty salon.

“Bea. If I dye my hair now and shift to my beast. Will it be removed when I return to my human form?” she asked.

“Huh? No. We can dye our hair anytime and it will remain the same even when we shift. Why?”

Amelia smiled. “Come on.” She pulled Bea to the salon. “I want to dye my hair black again.”

Bea frowned at Amelia. “What? No! I love your new hair! Let's just style our hair but not dye it.”

“No. I need this. Plus, I'm not used to my red hair.”

“But you looked more beautiful though,” Bea insisted.

Amelia didn't want it either. But she must do it just to be careful as she still didn't know what Alpha Chase meant. They went inside the salon and pampered themselves. Bea had hair therapy. While Amelia asked them to dye her hair in black. They also did manicures and pedicures. Bea was delighted because she loved doing this stuff. Sometimes, she dolls up to Amelia. Mostly, Bea used her new make-up first.

When they finished at the salon, they continued looking for a boutique that the twins told them to go to. Not long ago, they saw it. They were immediately assisted by the staff. Bea chose one dress in fushia pink. It was sleeveless and a bit daring in front. It also had a slit on the right side. Amelia saw a plain red simple dress. A dress with long sleeves and a v-cut chest. It also had a slit on the right side. But the staff asked her to choose the black color since the twins had the same color. So, Amelia agreed. They also brought new stiletto with the same color of their dresses.

When they were done, they went home. Amelia texted the twins that there was no need for them to fetch them because they were riding the bus. Luckily, Amelia's bullies were not there. They had a peaceful ride at home.

“Yiee! I'm excited later! I'm sure that Vera would be jealous of you!” Bea laughed. “But I'm still sad that you had to dye your hair in black.”

Amelia smiled. “It's okay, Bea. I'm more happy with my hair in black. Having red hair feels like everyone's eyes are on me. And you know I didn't like that.”

“Yeah. Yeah. By the way, have you talked with Alpha Chase already? Marcus said that you already talked with him. Do you know your parents now?”

“Ahm. No. Apparently, my family's pack was attacked by rogues. for sure they're dead already,” Amelia lied.

“Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't ask.”

“It's okay. Plus, I didn't meet them after all. It sucks, yes. But I guess Moon Goddess has her reasons.”

“Yes. And we are here for you. We are your family now.”

Amelia looked at Bea. “Thank you, sister.”

“Hmm… I love that!”

They both giggled. After they fixed their things. Amelia decided to make a run to the woods first. The ceremony will start later at midnight. It was still seven and she will meet her mates later at nine. Amelia shifted to her beast and let Lily run. She stopped when she reached the river. It was just under the cliff where she almost fell. Where she met Blue.

Amelia shifted back to her human form. She was alone as she presumed so she did not mind if she was naked.

“My hair is still black. Bea was right,” she said happily.

‘But you are gorgeous in red hair either. Too bad we need to hide it.’

Amelia sighed. She crouched and touched the cold water. “I know. I hope we get answers soon. I feel bad for you. I don't want to hide–”

Amelia stopped when she heard a snapping sound of dried leaves and wood. It was like someone was stepping on it. She stood up and went back to her beast form.

Lily growled as she waited for the steps nearing her. Her claws went out and were ready to attack. But Lily stopped as she smelled the familiar scent.

‘Nicolai?’