Chasing His Betrayed Luna by KiKi Jones

79. A Deadly Trap

ALPHA RAIDEN

| didn't realize what the first set of words that escaped my dry lips meant or perhaps my mind chose to forget

them as memories of how Larisa kidnapped my son, shot me, and confessed to every bad thing imaginable,

flooded my mind, leaving no room forto think about how | was saved from the grasp of death.

"How long have | been here?" | didn't hesitate to ask Aurelia as my mind registered the fact that | was in my

pack's hospital. Aurelia rubberneck at me, makingquestion myself for a second. "Say something, please."

She blinked rapidly and stuttered, "T-two days. You were out for two days."

Considering the fact that | assumed I'd be dead, | was amazed that | recovered from a silver bullet within two

days. How on earth is that possible?

My wolf's gruff voice echoed in my head, confirming that | was truly free from the silver, "She did something to

us that day. | could feel it but | can't explain it."

At that moment, | could only stare at Aurelia with suspicion glazing in my eyes but | was quick to snap out of it,

redirecting my mind to the issue at hand- Larisa, and of course, her family. Although | was grateful for the second

chance at life and knew that | had to do well by Aurelia, my kids, and my parents, | let anger zap throughand

| headed for the door, despite the slight discomfort under my right rib cage.

"Where do you think you are going?" Aurelia stunnedwith that question.

My feet froze as | tried to relax my already tense muscles, whispering, "To make her pay."

"You don't even know where she is. Your warriors have been looking everywhere for her and the pack has been a

mess these past few days-"

"I've to find her!" | snapped, letting my rage loose but | soon regretted it, not just because Aurelia flared up as

well but also because of the pain in my side.

"We've to find her, Raiden!" Aurelia countered, seething with anger as she left Kyle's side and stood between me

and the door. "Yet I've spent the past two days in this room looking after you and Kyle. You can't run off the

second you regain consciousness-" "Are you saying | should sit idle and not do anything? If Larisa can't be found,

her family has to pay! They can't keep living in my pack after they betrayed me, my parents, and everyone

else." | interjected, each word forcefully uttered through my clenched teeth.

"I'm saying even though Larisa deserves to be punished, we've to look after the kids first." Aurelia breathed

frustratedly. There were dark heavy bags under her eyes and her words maderealize how unreasonable | had

been. "I haven't seen Katie in two days nor have | spoken to Hazel about Jessica's death. | need to do those

things but | also can't leave Kyle here-"

Jessica...

Dammit!

She died.

How could | forget that?

My legs wobbled as memories from that night resurfaced, slamming into my mind without givinga minute to

catch my breath.

"I'm aware that Larisa and her family have to be punished but all | ask is a day," Aurelia muttered to me. "I can't

trust anyone but you with Kyle. Stay with him for the next few hours so | can see Katie and prepare her for this

sight while your men keep looking for Larisa. Just a day, Raiden."

Each tAurelia has mentioned Larisa's nor heardsay it since | woke up, she inhaled sharply as if the

sound of it burned her eardrums. The thought of her mourning Jessica, while she was stuck in the hospital and

away from Katie, sent another wave of emotions through my body.

I sighed, knowing that Katie and Kyle should always cfirst in situations like this and | most likely needed to

strategize before heading out to find Larisa. "I'll stay with Kyle. Please check on Katie and bring her in to see Kyle

as soon as she is ready. I'm sorry | lost my mind for a moment."

Aurelia whispered sadly, "If only you know how many times I've lost mine in the past two days-Who am | kidding?

More like the past month."

"You can take your time, relax, and trustto take care of Kyle," | murmured, strolling back to take Aurelia's

place beside Kyle.

She nodded my way, gazing at Kyle

one last tbefore leaving the room. With a heavy heart, | opened my mind to the pack, announcing my

presence to every member of the pack as | navigated through the mind links, finding Andrew

somewhere in the middle,

Andrew gasped in my mind, "Alpha! You're awake!"

His relief traveled to my mind through the link but I cut all formalities as | responded, "What have you been up to

for the past few days? | need updates and don't leave out a single detail."

Who said | couldn't multitask? Look everywhere for Larisa while still taking care of my unconscious son?

Andrew didn't hesitate to fillin

l.ne

and | must admit, he and the men have been doing a good job during my tout. However, | wasn't. satisfied

with their results. | couldn't let Larisa hide in plain sight like she did after she took Kyle.

"How do we find someone who has mastered the art of dark magic?" Lex asked me.

| answered without a doubt, "By searching for her with the sforce."

Alpha Clinton would be of great help this tbut for now, | settled for the next available solution. "Head over to

the Wellington's compound, arrest every member of that household, and lock them up."

That was an order and Andrew knew better than to argue even though he also knew that carrying out my order

would lead to war within the pack but | was done running from the inevitable. Larisa has to be fished out-

"Dad!" To my surprise, Katie's voice broke into my mind as it filled my ears.

| was shocked to see her run towardsas the nanny closed the door behind her.

Despite my shock, | opened my arms to receive Katie in my arms. Within a twinkle of an eye, Katie detached

herself and rolled over to hold Kyle's body. While the twins had their moment, | asked the nanny, "Where is

Aurelia?"

She stuttered, "I thought she'd be here."

But she toldshe was going hto Katie about an hour ago-

Fuck! She went back there.

Lex urged me, "We've to go after her. Larisa might not be visible to natural eyes due to the power she possesses

but she could still be hanging around-"

| didn't wait for my wolf to finish before | voiced to the nanny, "Look after the kids. I'll be back."

However, | didn't make it to the door before Kyle let out a horrifying cry as he fought the demons Larisa created

in his mind on his way back to reality.

"Dad, why is Kyle screaming? His eyes are still closed. Is he going to be okay?" Katie cried out as well, reminding