Chapter 3: Amanda’s plot

Gosh! This guy was so confused.

Suddenly, Amanda came into the room and let out a cry, and Chris jerked away from me and ran to her.

“See? You couldn't even forget her for a minute, like you did me for a whole damn week. You know what? I can't do this!” I immediately walked out of the room, leaving them both to enjoy their privacy.

I gave up everything for Chris.

My family, my best friend... I lost everyone I ever loved for Chris!

My dad and my nanny were the only ones in my family until I met David, my best friend. He became rather distant after I told him about the bite, so we weren't in contact until 3 years ago, when I heard he met the beta of the black shade pack, one of the most powerful packs in New York, who turned out to be his mate.

Chris's pack, the black Moon pack, was nothing close to their power.

I picked up my phone for the first time in 5 years and ran out of the pack house and into the forest since there was hardly any network in the pack house.

I went through my phone looking for my dad's number; he was one of the most powerful businessmen in New York. I thought I was never going to call him after I left.

"Hello, daddy, it's been a while."

My voice trembles slightly, unsure of how he'll react. There was a pause on the other end, and for a moment, I worried he wouldn't answer.

"Abigail... oh, sweetie, it's so good to hear your voice," he said, his tone cracking with emotion.

I glanced around, noticing someone approaching me. My heart raced as I realized I needed to end the call quickly.

"Daddy, I need your help," I say urgently, trying to keep my voice low.

"What's wrong, baby? What's going on?" he asked, concern etched in his voice.

"I... I want to come home," I whispered, my eyes scanning everywhere.

"Okay, sweetie, I'll come get you. Where are you?" He asked, his tone firm and reassuring.

But I knew I couldn't reveal my location. I thought quickly, remembering that David knew where I was, but would he be willing to help me?

"Daddy, can you please call David? He'll know what to do. Please, you have to trust me," I pleaded.

"Daddy, I don't have much time. Please, just call David and tell him to come get me. I need him," I said, my voice shaking.

"Okay, Abigail. I'll call David. But promise me you'll be safe until we can get to you," he said, his voice laced with worry.

I nodded, even though he couldn't see me. "I'll be safe, Daddy. Please hurry."

"I have to go, Daddy. Please, just trust me," I whispered, my heart racing.

"I trust you, baby. We'll get to you soon," he said, his voice firm.

I hung up the phone.

"Luna, you're here; I've been looking for you.” I heard Asher's voice.

“Yes, I came out for a run.” He looked at me for a while and nodded.

“Do you want to race back?” He asked, and without saying a thing, I ran off.

Days passed, and I received no response from my dad. The pain kept increasing, and I wanted to disappear. My mind was a mess. I knew I couldn't just leave, but with the mating bond, Chris could find me in no time.

I went to the training room. I needed to do something to distract me from what was happening.

Anthony, the pack's other gamma, stood in front of me, his piercing blue eyes fixed on me. 

A few months after I came to the pack, Anthony had taken me under his wing, pushing me to my limits, testing my strength, and making me understand how to use my wolf, but I stopped training because Chris got jealous.

If it weren't for Chris, Anthony, he would have become my gamma, but I was happy I got Asher.

Anthony lunged at me, his movements lightning-fast, but I was quicker. I dodged to the side, avoiding his attack by mere inches. He spun around, his eyes narrowing, and came at me again.

I dodged once more, my heart racing with excitement. This was it—the moment I'd been waiting for. I countered with a swift kick, catching Anthony off guard. He stumbled back, a hint of surprise on his face.

I took advantage of the opening, striking again and again, my movements fluid and precise. Anthony tried to defend himself, but I was relentless, my determination and anger fueling my actions.

Finally, with a triumphant cry, I landed the final blow, sending Anthony crashing to the mat. I stood over him, my chest heaving, my fists still clenched.

Anthony looked up at me, a slow grin spreading across his face. "Well done, Abigail," he said, his voice filled with pride. "You've not lost your touch."

I smiled; I believe I learned from what happened, and he smiled.

“You should get going, Luna; I don't want to get beaten up again.” He laughed.

After talking for a while, I left, and just as I climbed the stairs, I saw Amanda.

"Abi, wait up.” She said so, but I ignored her.

I was about to go into my new room when I heard a loud scream, and I turned back to see Amanda stumbling down the stairs, making me run towards her, but it was too late to do anything as her body stopped on the last of the stairs.

"Amanda!" I heard Chris's voice as he ran towards her.

Everyone gathered around Chris and Amanda, who were in a puddle of blood, making me gasp in horror.

”My baby.” She whispered, and my eyes widened in surprise.

"Who the hell pushed her down?" Chris growled, making everyone cower.

"I saw Luna pushing her," one of the she-wolves blurted out, making Chris's eyes land on mine, which were glowing with anger, and his wolf was threatening to come out and kill me!