Semua Bab Rebirth Of A Broken Luna : Bab 61 - Bab 70

Jessie's POV The drive to the Summit location took about forty minutes. As we got closer, I could see other vehicles on the road, expensive cars bearing the marks of various packs, all heading to the same destination."Nervous?" Lisa asked quietly, noticing how I kept twisting my mother's necklace between my fingers."Terrified," I admitted. "But I can't let it show.""You won't," Lisa said with surprising confidence. "You are stronger than you think, Jessie. Stronger than any of them know."I hoped she was right.The venue came into view, a massive lodge built of stone and timber, set on neutral ground that belonged to no single pack. It was magnificent, designed to accommodate large gatherings of wolves, with enough space and security to handle the egos and power of multiple Alphas in one place.Cars were already parked in designated areas, and guards in formal uniforms were directing traffic. I could see well-dressed wolves moving toward the entrance, Alphas with their entourages,

Ethan's POV He led me to a small consultation room and closed the door behind us. The expression on his face told me everything I needed to know before he even opened his mouth."Frank Chen didn't make it," he said quietly. "He was pronounced dead on arrival. His injuries were too severe. We did everything we could, but..."The room seemed to tilt. I grabbed the edge of a nearby chair to steady myself."Does she know?" I asked."No." The doctor shook his head. "She has been asking for him since she regained consciousness, but given her condition, her injuries, the trauma... we can't risk telling her yet. The shock could be dangerous.""So what am I supposed to do?" I demanded. "Keep lying to her? Keep telling her he is fine when he is...""For now, yes," the doctor said firmly. "Just for now. Until she is more stable, then we will tell her together, in a controlled environment where we can monitor her reaction and provide immediate care if needed."I ran my hands through my hair, wan

Ethan's POV Maria lay on the floor, not moving. Blood was pooling beneath her head where it had struck the table leg."Mom!" Dennis's voice was hoarse from my choking him, but full of genuine panic. "Mom!"I released him, and he stumbled forward, dropping to his knees beside Maria. He touched her face, her neck; his hands were shaking. "Mom? Mom, can you hear me?"I stood there, my hands still raised, staring at what I had done. That tiny push. That reflexive shove to get her off me. It should not have sent her flying like that. It shouldn't have...But I was stronger than I thought. Stronger than I had ever been. The rage, the wolf so close to the surface, the grief and fury and absolute loss of control.I had thrown her. And she had hit her head."She is breathing," Dennis said, his voice shaking. "But she is not waking up. Oh God, there is so much blood."Pack members were appearing in the doorway, drawn by the commotion. I saw their faces; it was one of shock, horror, and fear. L

Ethan's POV Dennis stared at her, his mouth was opening and closing. I could see the calculations running behind his eyes as he tried to understand what game she was playing. "Mom, he could have killed you. He..""Are you pressing charges?" Maria asked again, her tone leaving no room for argument.Dennis's jaw clenched. Finally, through obviously gritted teeth, he said, "No. I am not pressing charges.""There you have it," Maria said, turning back to the officers. "No charges. No complainants. Just a family that needs some space to work through our issues privately."The officers looked at each other. The younger one was clearly confused, but Martinez seemed to understand something I did not. He nodded slowly."Alright," he said. "But Alpha Ethan, you still need to come to the station within twenty-four hours. We need to document this incident, charges or no charges.""Understood," I said, still watching Maria, trying to understand what she was doing. Why was she protecting me? This

Ethan's POVThe words hit me like a physical blow. "What?""The suspect, Stanley Webb, was found dead in his cell yesterday morning, Alpha," the sergeant said quickly, his voice shifting into a tight, cautious tone, the one officers used when they were very aware of who they were speaking to. "Apparent suicide. He… he used his shirt to hang himself."I stared at him, my mind refusing to process what I was hearing. "Suicide?""Y..yes, Alpha Ethan," he replied, standing a little straighter. "It's unfortunate, but it happens sometimes. The guilt… the realization of what they have done…""When?" I interrupted. "When exactly did this happen?"The sergeant immediately checked his computer; his fingers were trembling slightly. "He was found at approximately 6 AM yesterday during morning rounds. Medical examiner estimates time of death between 2 and 4 AM."Just a few days after his confession. Just a few days after providing Maria and Dennis with their perfect scapegoat.It wasn't suicide. It