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"Celina!"

I opened my eyes and frowned, why am I in a cave? It took my mind a minute before all the memories came rushing back and so did the sobs.

The snapping of a stick had me paralyzed with fear. I waited for a second, but no one came and grabbed me. After a few more seconds I relaxed enough that the sharp pain in my foot had my attention.

I bit my lip, running for a while on a foot that was stabbed with glass wasn't my greatest idea.

I tried inspecting it, but when something moved again I froze. My heart started to wildly pound in my chest at the thought of the pack finding me and yelling at me again.

When Hades suddenly knelt in front of the small cave I was hidden in I freaked.

I tried moving further back, but I was already pressed up against the wall.

"Celina, what's wrong? What happened to your foot?" He asked, seeming concerned.

All the things he said to me yesterday came rushing back. Tears rolled down my face, causing him to become even more concerned.

I know he was drunk, but what if as soon as we get he drinks again? I didn't want to face that all over again.

"Baby, please tell me what's wrong? Why is there a bruise on her cheek? Did someone fucking hit you?" He continued asking.

I just stared at him as I started to hyperventilate.

Noticing my panic attack he sighed and backed away.

"Hades, uh...Liam took a video of the party last night...um...this explains why she's like...that." Melody's voice sounded.

Hades furrowed his eyebrows before disappearing for a second.

I heard the video playing, all the insults, laughter, and the smack. I winced at that part and started crying again.

"Oh my goddess..." Hades whispered.

He came rushing back to me which had me freaking out again.

"I am so so sorry, Celina. I-I....didn't mean to. Damn it, I shouldn't have gotten drunk. Please, Celina, I didn't mean any of those things." He pleaded.

"Hades, she's terrified. Jackson slapping her could have triggered her fear of abuse." Melody said softly.

"My insults didn't help either." Hades mumbled.

I kept looking at him, maybe once this fear goes away I'll act normal. But as of right now I was still on flight mode and now I was trapped.

Hades gave me a sad look before nodding.

"Celina, can you at least come back to the house? I promise no one will say anything. But there are rogues out here and Elvira could show up at anytime and harm you. So, please? I won't touch you." He whispered.

I shook my head, no way in hell am I going back there.

"Fine, then I'm sitting out here until you're relaxed." He stated.

And for the next three hours he literally sat there. He didn't look at me, he just kept looking ahead. I could see the guilt on his face, but I could still smell the alcohol.

When I finally felt the fear go away I could think more clearer. I eventually decided it would be best to head back.

Even though the thought of seeing Jackson sent chills of fear run down my spine.

I started to slowly crawl out, making sure I didn't hit my belly.

Once I was out Hades looked up and sighed in relief. He went to walk towards me, but I whimpered.

He stopped and nodded, "Okay, let's go."

I turned and started to limp back to the house. Hades kept telling me it would be better if he held me, but I refused. I honestly didn't want anyone touching me right now. They've done enough, even if it did last for a few minutes.

When we reached the pack house everything was cleaned up and no one was around. I hesitated at the door, but pushed it open and slowly walked in.

"Hey, you're back! Are you okay?" Melody asked, rushing towards me.

"Melody, stop. She's still scared." Hades ordered.

She skidded to a halt and gave me a guilty look.

"I am so sorry, I shouldn't have gotten drunk and should have watched Hades like I said. I'm so, so sorry." She apologized.

I didn't do or say anything, instead I limped past her. I could see Melody hang her head in shame from the corner of my eye.

I sighed, she didn't hit me or insult me last night. Even if I am ticked off at her for not watching Hades, he's not her kid and she has the right to have fun too. Even though I don't see how bullying your Luna is fun. Yet, she wasn't exactly part of that whole ordeal.

I turned towards her and nodded, telling her I forgave her before turning back towards the stairs.

Walking up the stairs was a pain in my foot. By the time I reached the top my foot was killing me. I internally groaned as I looked down the halls.

"Let Hades carry us." My wolf sounded.

"No." I stated firmly.

She sighed, "I know it hurt what he said, but he was drunk. Now he's not."

"I said no."

I blocked her after that and continued walking down the hall. The whole time Hades followed me, but didn't touch me.

I swung open the door to our room and limped over to the bed. I carefully climbed in and laid down.

"Un, Celina, I have to get that glass out of your foot." Hades suddenly spoke, sounding a little nervous.

I opened my eyes and looked at him. He frowned before kneeling beside the bed so we were face to face.

"I am sorry for what I said to you last night. I didn't mean it, and for now on I will never drink again. I'm like my father, I easily get addicted when I drink it.

Not like I'll drink every day, but for that night I end up getting drunk. In so sorry. Baby, please just let me help you." He whispered.

I frowned, but nodded, knowing I needed this glass out of my foot.

Hades

I walked into the room with rubbing alcohol, bandages, anti-biotic ointment, and peroxide. I placed everything on the nightstand before gently waking Celina up.

Seeing her eyes so dull had me hurting, I did this. I didn't even know that it was her, I could barely make out her face and the wolfsbane in the wine cuts off my connection with my wolf. Which doesn't let me feel the sparks, if I felt those sparks I wouldn't have said any of that to her.

She's not ugly, she's not a bitch or a whore, and I'm more than happy she's my mate. She's perfect in every way and now I fucked it up.

I knelt down as she sat up on the bed. I cleaned the wound first, earning a few yelps from her.

I tried getting her to hold my hand, but she refused again. I sighed, she's not going to talk to me for a while.

I then looked at her, "This is probably going to hurt, I'll-

"Just please, take it out. It already hurts like hell." She sighed, her voice empty of emotion.

I nodded and gently grabbed it, with one strong yank I pulled it from her foot. She cried out in pain as blood started to flow from it. I quickly cleaned it and stopped the bleeding before wrapping it in bandages. I frowned when it started to bleed again and sighed.

"You're going to need stitches." I whispered.

She shook her head, "My wolf will heal it."

She laid back down and covered herself with the blanket. I stood up and looked at her. I just messed up our relationship, big time.

I cleaned everything up before going back downstairs.

I didn't even bother to take Advil for my head, I have a certain Beta to attend to.

I walked to the basement, down the steps, then to the door leading to the dungeons. I walked down the stone steps and through the aisles. Once I reached Jackson's cell, I swung it open.

He was sitting against the wall, covered in blood.

"Looks like my guards did a number on you." I stated coldly.

He slowly looked up, "Hades-

"Alpha." I spat.

He swallowed, "A-alpha, I'm sorry! You know how I-

"That you're abusive? She's not the first person you've abused, remember? You joined your father once and then told me he forced you to? Was that a lie? Huh?" I snarled.

He clenched his jaw before hanging his head, "Yes." He whispered.

"Oh, this morning when Melody admitted that you've abused her on multiple occasions was just the beginning. You hit Celina, my mate! Not only my mate, but your Luna!"

He sighed, "I..."

"Why do you do it?"

He looked at me, his eyes turning dark. "Because I hate everyone! I hate you for banishing my father! I hate Celina for staying with you! I hate Melody for being so damn annoying! I hate my father for leaving me! I hate everyone and everything!"

I smirked, "So, the cat is finally out of the bag."

He was fuming as he glared at me. He's just like his father, bi-polar and sadistic.

I knelt in front of him and smiled. "Well, I'm going to do everyone a favor." I growled lowly.

I washed the blood off my hands before walking out of my bathroom. Who knew giving someone a taste of their own medicine would be so messy.

He's going to feel all those punches tomorrow. He deserves it though. After finding out about all the people he's abused, he's no longer a brother to me. But now he's going to feel everyone's pain until the day he dies.

I walked back up to my room to check on Celina, even though she hates me.

I laid on the couch in our room before falling asleep.

Jackson's father was right about one thing. I'm mentally unstable and will only continue to hurt the ones I love.