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Ambers pov: We left early in the morning, to avoid anyone seeing us. Axel gave Elias a hug, Brian a handshake and then turned to me. He looked sad, but I went in for a hug anyway. I needed to feel his touch, even if it might be the last time. Five years ago we didn’t have a proper goodbye and last week he went away so quickly to deal with the attack. I hugged him and secretly sniffed his scent. He had been so distant the last few days, except for the time he asked about my mark. I had hoped founding out I wasn’t in a relationship with Brian would rekindle some of the old love we shared. But I was wrong. He was merely the father of Elias now and my ex boyfriend, nothing more. "But he is taking his time with this hug," Ripley said. I pulled back from the hug. "Thank you for everything, I will see you next month. I hope you’ll find Mofran and his men soon," I said to Axel, ignoring Ripley's words. He had felt so good, his tall muscular body against mine. Hugging him felt like I was
Ambers pov The next morning people started coming by our house to bring condolences and food. Casandra came over to help me greet everyone and take care of Elias. The pain of losing Brian was so much, I couldn’t even imagine how bad it would hurt to lose your mate. No wonder Brian was so depressed. But Elias needed me and I needed to keep busy so I wouldn’t crumble. Brian had not been my boyfriend, but he had been a friend and a partner in raising Elias. I often complained to Casandra, that I felt like a single mother, when Brian would be gone drinking, but actually being without him was awful. Everyone kept reminding me we would be okay, that time heals and that Brian was in a better place. It honestly sounded like something you found on a condolence card. Ripley said, "they are trying. Just take it one day at a day. It hurts like bitch now, but it really does get less with time. And Elias is young, they’re really resilient at this age. Just make sure he has a safe space to cry
Axel’s pov I never really liked Brian, I respected him for being there for Amber and Elias. But I felt jealous of him and I thought Elias deserved more for a father. But hearing him say those words to me at our last dinner, changed something for me. He was really trying and he cared so much for Elias. I had heard the news of his death from one of my men who was driving Amber home. He had also shared the details of the fight between Amber and Mofran’s men. If you could call it a fight, it sounded more like a massacre. I didn’t realize Amber was that strong or could do those things with moonlight. I was amazed by her and so proud she had protected Elias so well. And I would thank the Goddess every day for Brian being there to stop Mofran. But all my feelings right now didn’t matter. Amber had asked me to come to the funeral for Elias. I hoped they both will be okay, they’re strong but this will take some time. Tomorrow I will head out there, Mofran’s capture will likely mean the end
Axel’s pov I had a meeting with Alpha Drake the next morning, to discuss everything that had happened in the last few weeks and what we would do with Mofran. I woke up hopeful, knowing that Elias and Amber would join me. When my mother left, I didn’t have any family close by anymore and it would be nice to have them near. I quickly ate breakfast and headed over to Alpha Drake’s house, the dungeon was located underneath his Mansion. When I came in we moved towards his office to talk. Alpha Drake started with an apology, "I am sorry to have been a part of covering up Elias’ identity. As you know your father and I didn’t see eye to eye on many things and I did not know how he would react to Elias’ birth. I didn’t want to risk my pack or any of my packmembers, because he couldn’t accept his son’s choices. I did however not know of Amber’s wolf before last week. I will have a talk about this with her when she is ready." I thanked Alpha Drake, "no apology needed. I understand and thank y
Amber’s pov I was thankful Axel kept talking to me during the drive over. I had been so busy with packing and saying goodbye to everyone that I didn’t have time to think. But at night when I was by myself I felt the pain of Brian’s passing and the fear of moving back to my old pack. Axel said his pack had changed and Ripley kept reminding me that I had changed as well. I wasn’t that girl that nobody noticed anymore, the mistake my parents couldn’t get rid of quick enough. Speaking of my parents, as much pain I felt for Brian, the thought of them dead or in prison barely hurt me. Did that make me a bad person? I had a sliver of hope when I came to their house for help, but I saw them for who they really were soon enough. They didn’t care about me, so why should I spent a second of my time thinking about them? I hated saying goodbye to Casandra and Thomas, they were the real grandparents of Elias, even if it wasn't by blood. They were there for me and him from the start. They told me
Amber’s pov We went on a tour of the town. The Crimson Moon pack was a very large pack with a large city, but those who lived near the packhouse often would use the town square for groceries or other small shopping. Most of the stores that were there growing up still were around, but they looked a lot better. Every building was repaired or painted and there were a couple of new shops, one was a small bakery with lunchroom attached. Elias was looking around full wonder, he didn’t know how rundown everything had looked like before. There was a small playground and we let Elias play a bit while I told Axel what I thought of the changes. "Everything looks great! I didn’t think this town could look this good." Axel smiled, "the town is a representation of the pack, just as much as the city. I want it to look like were thriving not having issues." Axel told me about some of the other things he had changed. Some of the new stores were owned by women, so they could earn their own money. H
Axel's pov I knew that guy Kenzo would be trouble, it had just been a few days and I already caught him trying to get into Amber’s pants.My wolf wanted to rip his head off but I knew couldn’t stop them, if Amber really wanted to be with Kenzo. I had no right to tell her what to do, but I did not like that I saw Kenzo flirting with Amber at school and my wolf was enraged when I overheard Amber say I wasn’t hers. At dinner they were so friendly again and it annoyed the crap out of me. But finding her sleeping on top of him on the sofa in my own house that just hurt. It had been two days and they were already cuddling up on the couch. Amber didn’t even seem to feel guilty about it, she just looked at me confused. She said she didn’t want to be a Luna anyway. I would just focus on Elias from now on. Besides Amber just lost Brian, perhaps she just needed a shoulder to lean on. I just wish it was my shoulder. I had spent the last two days catching up on work and showing Amber and Elias
Amber’s pov After waking up on top of Kenzo, I left a note for Axel under his bedroom door. I know he had no right to mad at me, but I wanted to keep the peace and explain. Nothing happened, I wasn’t in the right place in my life to date anyone right now. Even though Ripley very much disagreed with this. Brian had just died, I had almost died, Elias was kidnapped, I needed time by myself to figure everything out. Plus if I would want to cuddle up with someone on the sofa, it would be with Axel. I went to sleep, hoping things wouldn’t be weird tomorrow. The next morning I had breakfast with Elias and we went to the library after that. Elias was reading some books with pictures and making a drawing for everyone, even one for Brian. "He can see it from where he is now right?" He had asked me. I had told him Brian was looking down once in a while and could hear and see everything, but could not answer. I actually didn’t know if Brian could see anything, when I almost died I was just w