Chasing His Wolfless Luna Back (Rayna Quinn) novel Chapter 49

Confessions–2

I snapped out of that darkness when I realized what leaving Leo would mean. I didn’t want him to think I was weak. More importantly, I didn’t want Aurora to be his stepmother. I knew Sebastian would get back together with her, remembering how strong the feelings between them were, and I was afraid she would transfer her hatred of me

onto Leo.

“Now, seeing the vile things she said about Leo, I’m glad I chose to be strong,” I clenched my fists, remembering Aurora’s threats from days ago. “I won’t let her hurt Leo.”

“You should never have been blamed,” Kane said firmly. “You were both drunk, so neither of you should be blamed. Your parents should be ashamed for placing all the responsibility on an eighteen–year–old girl. And Sebastian–he should have taken responsibility for his actions instead of letting all the blame fall on you. He was already 21 at that time.”

“But I deliberately went to that bar at the Pack boundary,” I bit my lip, remembering my obsession. “I used tracking software to find him… it was terrible.”

“That doesn’t matter. He gave you alcohol knowing you probably couldn’t handle it,” Kane shook his head, slightly displeased. “He, as an Alpha who carried the future of an entire Pack, should have been mature enough to control his behavior, but he didn’t. The more I learn about Sebastian and your family’s behavior, the less I like them.”

I said nothing. When you live on the edges of werewolf society, you feel it more intensely. I was used to being ignored, treated like an outsider. But Kane was the first person to really listen to me, the first to try to understand.

“Come on,” he said, helping me stand up.

“Where are we going?” I asked, not wanting to leave this temporary haven.

I wanted to stay a little longer. I didn’t want to go back to an empty house that would only remind me of memories involving Sebastian, only remind me of those painful years.

“I’m taking you home…” Kane said gently, his hand lightly supporting my shoulder. “I don’t like seeing you trying to escape the pain with alcohol. I’ll protect you, Thea.”

Before I could say anything, he led me through the dance floor and out of the bar. The

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Confessions 2

“Want to come in?” I asked him, my voice slightly trembling. “I don’t want tonight to end just yet, I haven’t gotten enough relief.”

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