Lahat ng Kabanata ng Family Secrets (Book 2 The Silver Dragon Series: Kabanata 121 - Kabanata 130

MaliyahI can’t believe it’s been a year since I woke up. I turn eleven in three days and little Aiden turns one. Mom insists we have a birthday party and I only agreed because of Aiden. I don’t really feel like celebrating. I got up extra early this morning to go riding alone. I know this will make everyone mad but I need some space. There is always someone following me so I left before everyone woke up but I at least alerted border patrol of my little solo ride.Aspen told me about Malayah’s spirit absorbing into mine, essentially making me stronger and the reason I was able to literally boil those rogue’s blood. That ability kind of scares me but I also feel stronger and safer knowing I can access it if need be. I worked with mom to control it and I am confident I won’t lose control again.As I ride along the trail I come across border patrol.“Hey boys,” I say through the mind link.“Your pa

Maliyah “You going to be okay with tomorrow,” asks Dr. Stone.“No. I was recovering from my coma on my tenth birthday so this is the first birthday I’ll be celebrating since her death.”“Being honest with yourself is a good step Maliyah. It’s okay to not be okay with celebrating your birthday.”“So what should I do?”“What do you want to do?”“I’d rather the birthday party focus on Aiden. It’s his first birthday and that’s a big deal. I don’t want the focus on me.”“They’ll be here in about fifteen minutes for their time with us. Do you want me to help you with telling them?”“I think I want to try on my own this time. But I’ll let you know if I need help.”These sessions with Dr. Stone have turned out pretty good. I didn’t think I needed to speak to anyone, o

DerekAfter Maliyah has calmed down we all leave her room and I do my best to not hit something. Nero is close to gaining control and it takes everything in me to keep him from losing his shit. “Derek, calm down.”“I am trying love, Nero and I hate seeing Maliyah so terrified.”“I do too but we need to be calm for her. She has enough anxiety without us adding to it. Also, I don’t want Nero scaring the younger kids.”I know she is right and does Nero. “Get it together Nero,” I tell Nero.“We have already failed her once, we cannot fail her again. We are the Alpha for crying out loud,” Nero growls. Davina holds me and whispers to me, calming Nero down. Davina has told us multiple times we are not failing as a father but

MaliyahI know for a fact that Britney has been training to become a warrior in the pack. She’s a great fighter, I’ll give her that, but she is suppose to use her skills to protect her pack and those weaker than her, not beat the living hell out of them. Her behavior brings shame down on my father. The young wolf is obviously not a fighter. He’s doing his best to block Britney’s attacks but has not been able to throw one punch. Britney throws a punch straight at his nose. I can hear the bone crunch as her knuckles connect, breaking it. Blood gushes everywhere. The young wolf falls to the ground and she prepares to kick him while he’s down but before her foot connects with his head, I have a vine wrapped around her ankle and yank her to the ground.“What the hell Maliyah? Let me go!”“I would expect someone who wants to be a future warrior of this pack would treat her fellow pack mates with more respect,” I re

DavinaI have always taught my daughters violence isn’t the answer. I never would have expected Maliyah to get into a fight at school. I understand her wanting to stick up for those that are weaker against bullies but using her powers is unacceptable. We just got her back. I watch as Maliyah storms out of the house. Derek stops me from going after her while he mind links Aspen, I assume. “Aspen will follow her. You two need to calm down.”“Derek we just got her back after being in a coma from using her powers.”“You can’t stop her from using them. It’s a part of who she is and she’s trying to find her place in this world that doesn’t have her sister in it. You both are.”I hate when he is right and I hate admitting I’m wrong. I sigh as we watch her head straight for the barn. I know it’s her one happy place.“W