m had stayed with me, which was fine with me. If we n

, but no human or werewolf

t wasn't particularly surprising, after all, Lilia had also isolate

hich is why I didn't have a really clear one.

boring in itself, but a

attention. I looked at her questioningly and she s

t for a suitable outfit and I just watched

idea was comforting and great. I should cling to that

hat would be beautiful." She pulled out a

rnal discussion. "Mum, I don't want to impress that man one

I got a guilty conscience becaus

After taking a deep breath, I

et and said, "No, you're right

ed. In itself it should relieve me, but

y clothes. Something suitable w

same applied to skirts. So I looked fo

as less prettifying than if I had put on a dress. I rounded off the o

said: "Hmm. I could..." I immediately cut her off and sl

could tie her up in a tangle. But

ll our most beautiful flower. He'll probably die with your beauty." She wanted to cheer

ogether, we could chat a bit and tr

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ly. Maybe it was because I di

seen, which was lucky for me. An

had long since left the house. Maybe he had a gui

was my brother's mate and a very nice woman. I got along wel

nk that night, but it didn't lead to anythi

nd I was getting more and more

was carrying a large suitcase and a tote bag.

on the other hand, was slim and small. I wasn't known as a giant

view. He came towards us and looked angry. The nightmare pa

n of all people was upset when I was supposed to be the one w

tter what Alpha Blackmoon tells you, you do it, no argu

sion and asked, "Why should I obey your commands any longer? I'll be

said quietly, "Please, not today." My dad snatched his

and pulled her with him. No further word had been ad

he said: "I love you very much, Layla. Take good care of

, the two disappea

proper farewell. At least we co

ly the last tim

ough the front gate. He looked thoughtful while studying th

ndlink when the departure time was

looked up. For a moment he looked

ere small circles under his eyes.

zed once firmly. He rested his cheek on my head and silence fell between

polite, accommodating, helpful and always there

a bag that I hadn't even noticed. Apparently I wa

dn't reach his eyes. That's the moment I focused on surprise because I got t

ve to do is open the bag and you know it."

d and both grinned broadly. On the second we pulled stupid faces. I ha

. Since I didn't trust my voice, I said very quietly: "

y, I replied, "I never could, Finns." That was my nickname for him, a cool one. Because he didn'

ry expensive and beautiful car. This obviously wasn't a poor pack, but

d definitely take it with me. This gift had

the Alpha, we would have felt that. Alphas exuded their

t. The driver came up to us and looked at me questioning

there was no greeting. The guy ra

ack member picked me up. But act

e do this tr

knows how far after that. No idea where ex

rried the large and small suitcase over to the tr

priate. I didn't want to lose my dignity. The driver sai

y it was too long, because the driver asked: "Can we leave today?" It

and I dreaded the drive. The

ime, and maybe forever. My heart broke

y much." "Same to you." With that, I pulled away from

d life completely behind me. A new life

mpkin." I looked at him and said, "You too, Finns." H

was closed, the driver drove off.

eyes and turned to lo

into the distance

as no longer to be seen

ed me, more of a crue

had lost everything. My father had taken every