Hera POVThe crew looks shocked by the revelation. Again,I revealed the news when it's not my place to do so. Nyx’s face hardens, but she doesn’t deny it. “Long-lost, yeah. But that doesn’t change a thing.” She turns to me, her eyes fierce. “If that bastard is your enemy, MG, he is mine too. Brother or not, I don’t care. Anyone who hurts you, hurts us.” she declares.I feel a weight that has been pressing down on me since last night slowly dissipating. I was worried there might be a chance Nyx would choose her new family over us..I guess I was worried for nothing.My chest tightens, a mix of gratitude and guilt washing over me. She has always been loyal, but this—this is something deeper. I swallow hard, trying to keep my emotions in check. I shouldn't have believed her, believed that killer angels mean a lot to her than blood relations.Mr. Lamberto clears his throat, his voice calm but firm. “Hera, this war is between Eagle and the Shadow Riders, not us. The Killer Angels don’t
Hera POVThe hot shower didn't do anything to wash away the ache in my chest. But at least it gave me a moment to breathe, to let the steam and water drown out the chaos in my head. I step out of the bathroom with a towel tied around my body.The house is too quiet,the kind that fans flames of depression. I slip into a pair of soft pajamas,grab my phone and send a quick meeting alert to every member of the Killer Angels. My fingers tremble as I type, but I force them to move.After the message is delivered ,I collapse onto my bed. My body feels heavy, like it’s carrying the weight of every memory of pain and betrayal. Mason’s face flashes in my mind,his worried eyes earlier, his voice pleading with me to talk. I squeeze my eyes shut, trying to block him out. I can't think about him,not right now.I have to make a decision about the current situation we are stuck in and if he is all I think about,I will end up making the wrong decision. That's something I can't afford.Sleep doesn’t
Hera POV“ You used to tell me that love makes someone weak,now,I believe it. I love him. Despite him doubting me,I still love him and that's what made me hesitate, Amelia.” I cry,my tears slipping past my cheeks effortlessly.“ But this love isn't going to hinder me from carrying out the purpose of my life. I won't let that man take another life. He already took your own and Linda's. Thanks to him, Lily doesn't have a mother. I won't let him do that to another innocent soul.” I declare with conviction.“I swear on our friendship, Amelia,” I say, my voice now hard. It cuts through the rain.“ For you. For me. For everyone else he has hurt.” My hands clench into fists, the promise settling into my bones like a vow.“ I don't care who he is,who he is related to or if I'll lose Mason in the process. Bastards like him don't deserve to live. They don't deserve to be part of humanity and I'll take it upon me to rid humanity of such a rotten soul.” The rain keeps falling, and I stay there
Hera POV My steps are unsteady but I keep pushing myself forward. My legs feel like they are made of lead. My mind is a mess, thoughts of everything that transpired racing through. Mason’s face and how his eyes widened when I pointed my gun at Eagle or should I say,his brother? The man who tore my life apart and who took Amelia from me. He left scars on my soul that will never heal no matter how many years pass. And Mason? He didn't believe me.He didn't even show any sign of considering my words. I laugh,a voice filled with pain and bitterness. Nothing is funny but sure life has a way of fucking with things. I can't believe that the man I love, the man I have opened up my heart to and let him in,is tied to the monster who destroyed everything. It would have been better if they were mere acquaintances but no, Eagle is his fucking brother. They share the same blood,the same family name. I feel haunted by what I saw earlier. When I looked into Mason’s eyes, I did not see the man
Mason POVI watch Hera walk away. Her steps are slow and wobbly, a clear indication that she is shaken.My heart twists painfully as I watch her. I can’t just chase after Hera even though that's the only thing I am thinking about right now. I can't leave everything behind. Everyone who is here came to help me send off the mother of my child. It would be inappropriate to leave them and run after Hera. But why do I feel like this moment of confusion and hesitation is going to cost me?The air feels heavy and cold. Hera's gun pointed at my brother Finn, keeps replaying in my mind. Her voice saying he is Eagle,the man from her nightmare, the one who hurt her, who ran that trafficking gang. My stomach churns. Finn is not like that. He is my brother, rough around the edges but loyal. Hera has got to be wrong, but when she looked at him,I saw the fear in her eyes and it was real. That is what's tearing me apart.Finn’s voice breaks through my thoughts with a hint of curiosity.“What’s wron
Hera POVThe Idea of tucking Lily to bed was to give Nyx and Mason the chance to talk. I know the two of them have a lot to talk about. They are finally reuniting after years of being apart. I also know that Nyx will make things hard for Mason. I could tell from how her jaw remained tight since she arrived. She is still angry at him following the outburst earlier.I just hope they settle things and Nyx accepts Mason as his brother.He is growing through so much and trying to be strong. The best she can do is be kind to him.Zero and Chloe take the cue and head outside, saying they’ll take a walk. I carry Lily upstairs, her small body warm against mine, and tuck her into bed. I pull the blanket up to her chin. She stirs but doesn’t wake, her face peaceful. I brush a kiss on her forehead, my heart full of love and pain. “Sleep tight, kiddo,” I whisper, then head to the next room to do my things.An hour later, Mason walks into the room, seemingly done talking to Nyx.He gives me a tigh