Lahat ng Kabanata ng Stand Back, Alpha: Our Son Is Gone : Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

Ken PovThe alcohol burned my throat. I winced at the sting and almost coughed up my lungs.My bloodshot eyes stared blankly out the window of my study.It has been days since I found out about Leo’s death and Kaida leaving the pack, and I haven’t rested since then.Anytime I lie down to sleep, the pale face of Leo lying inside his little casket appears in my mind, and I end up waking up.For days, I had locked myself in the study, putting my mind to work on things I didn’t even know existed before. And when there is nothing to do, I sit near the window, just like now, and drink it away.The door creaked open, but I didn’t turn around. I didn’t need to—the smell of the perfume already told me who it was.I felt her stop beside me, but I still didn’t turn. I really didn’t have the time for her nagging.“It’s been days already. Can’t you snap out of this?”I acted like I didn’t hear her and instead chugged down the remaining alcohol in the glass.“All you do is drink and work all day. Y

Ken Pov The car drove speedily on the road. I stared ahead anxiously, wishing I could fly there. I hadn't been able to rest these past few days. Not only feeling guilty about Leo, but also worried about Kaida. I had hoped that she’d come back to the pack if she saw how dangerous it was outside. But— My heart pounded heavily, and I let out a painful groan. Unconsciously, I stepped on the brake of the car, and my body fell forward so fast that I wasn't able to stabilize myself. With a loud sound, my forehead hit the steering wheel, and a sharp pain pierced through my whole head. I sucked in cold air, but I didn't have time to care about that. I stared ahead in a daze, my heart beating so fast that it could jump out of my chest. What just happened?! I let out a groan and clenched my chest. My brows furrowed. It can't be, right? She can't be harmed. She’ll certainly be fine. While driving, my heart had felt a sharp cut. The same image I had seen on the day I had gone

Ken PovI got down from the car that was driven by Joel, who wouldn’t allow me to drive.Standing in front of the familiar but unfamiliar house, my heart pounded.This was the place I had always been reluctant to come to, but now, I found myself not wanting to be anywhere else but here.Even if I knew the people who had always waited for me here were gone…But—I just couldn’t help myself.I stared in a daze for some minutes, and only when it started to drizzle did I lift my legs and walk to the corridor.I bent down and brought out the key from the vase, then inserted it into the lock.The door made a creaking noise, like it was asking why its real owners weren’t here.My grip tightened on the handle, but I had no strength to push it open.My chest felt tight. My body felt heavy.But when I clenched my fist and felt the soft touch of the hair band in my hand, I gained the strength to push the door open.Silence welcomed me back.The once lively and warm house had become cold and cove

Kaida PovLo and behold, I had been in the Northern pack for almost a month.I’d have never thought I would one day stay in this chaotic pack or even get acquainted with the Alpha who is said to be the most powerful.But here I am today, sitting in a corner of the pack, watching people move about doing their businesses without being attacked.It’s been days, and I didn’t want to stay indoors anymore. I felt suffocated, but I was scared to come out.The last incident where the wolves had almost pounced on me was still clear in my mind.But Hannah had noticed my plight and informed Kabir, who then warned the pack members not to attack me.I had been shocked by the acts of both mother and son, but my heart felt their warmth. Though they were both rough in their doings and speeches—the typical Northern style—they never disdained me or hastened me to make a decision.I breathed in the refreshing scent of the rain, then tightened the thick blanket around my body.This is the second time I s

Kaida Pov“Huh?”I looked at Hannah, who doesn’t look like she is a middle-aged woman, but instead like a young lady my age.She snorted.“I might be old, but I can feel the tension in the room,” she groaned. “I’m not dumb.”I shifted awkwardly.I didn’t know how to explain, but I knew I needed to say something.I took a deep breath, then looked at her seriously.“You’re mistaken, Hannah. Just like Alpha Kabir told you, nothing happened.”For a while, she didn’t speak, but from her expression, I knew she didn’t believe me.I pinched the blanket that covered me. My eyelashes hid the emotions in my eyes.“You don’t need to worry, Hannah.” I let out a dry chuckle. “Nothing can happen between us.”The room fell silent again.“What do you mean, Kaida?”I pursed my lips as my dull eyes rested on Hannah, who looked confused.“I meant…”My voice became calmer.“You don’t need to worry about anything happening between us,” I repeated. “I don’t have the heart or strength for this.”I met her ga