Chapter 78
Chapter 78
Skylar
All my fear and panic fade away when Ebony is by my side. I cling to her like my life depends on it. The longer I do, the more I find myself. Her voice is music to my ears especially when she calls me that name. I’m not Keith… my name is Skylar. It feels like the truth in my heart.
After panicking after the two strangers who claim to be my parents, Ebony embraces me and all I can do is hold onto her tightly. I don’t want to lose her She’s my only ground at this point. What if she leaves me
Cause I’m acting so pathetic? Then what will do?
As a lady named Leah attempts to check me over, all I can do is think of what just happened. Why did the lady with purple eyes look so broken when she looked at me?
-Earlier
My whole body feels so sore. I groan from the pain and open my eyes. As I stare at the unfamiliar ceiling, I try to remember what happened. When breathe in some air, her scent catches my attention. “… Ebony…?” That’s right! I ran and ran and finally met the girl from my dreams! She’s real!
I sit up and look around but then see two strangers. One is a woman with pale skin and white hair. She’s also sleeping… but the other isn’t. With red hair and piercing blue eyes, the man watches me closely. “Skylar! You’re awake! How are you…?”
The moment he moves his hand, flashes of getting hit come back to me and I react on impulse. I launch myself backward off the bed with a loud bang and corner myself. As the man stands, the woman wakes up and a pair of purple eyes meet mine.
waus..
Her eyes widen and she stands up but I merely cower in fear. Who are these people?! “Sky?” She moves towards me and I picture Dahlia in her place. My growl stops her in her tracks and she frowns in confusion. All I can feel right now is fear.
“W–who are you?” I stammer out. I sound pathetic so I glare at them to seek threatening and strong. “Where am I? Why am I here? What do you want?!” I snarl to act big. “Go away! Leave me alone!” I hold myself tightly trying to stop myself from shaking.
The woman pales and looks heartbroken. As her hands tremble, she whispers in a trembling voice. “S–Skylar? You don’t… remember your mom…?” The sorrow on her face confuses me. What does she want exactly?
“Skylar? I don’t even…” I frown and try to think but I only feel agony run through my skull. “No… Keith… right…?” Why is this so confusing? No… I shake my head and snarl. “That’s not me! Just go away!” I cover my head and rock back and forth. Why must I be so weak? I hate myself for this! If Ebony saw me right now, I… wait.
I snap my head up making the two adults jump and look around. “W–where’s Ebony?” I glare at them and growl lowly. Where is she?! Where’s my Ebony?! “What do you do to Ebony?!” Rage rushes through me. Their dumb looks only make me angrier. Why aren’t they answering me?! Why do they look so stupid right now?!
“Answer me!!!” I roar and stand up clenching my fists. Power runs through my body carrying my voice even more. Jaden stirs in my mind but I ignore it right now. “If you people have laid your hands on Ebony…” The woman stares at me in stunned silence while the man is watching me closely as if I’m so interesting. Why do I feel even angrier?!
“S–Sky?” That sweet voice graces my ears and I look at the door. There stands the girl from my dreams with purple–hued hair and eyes. She’s panti she ran for her life. “Sky! It’s alright! Don’t be afraid! She rushes over to my side and hugs me tight. “These are good people! They’d never hurt e us so please… please calm down, Sky.”
I stand there frozen for a moment. Then I slowly hug her back and shake from exhaustion. “Ebony…” I set my head on her shoulder and breathe in her sweet scent. “You’re real… my Ebony… Jaden was right… heh…” I laugh faintly and close my eyes. “Sky… not Keith… ha… why does that sound right…?” Is it because she’s saying it?
I’m so focused on Ebony that I don’t hear a new voice until I hear, “We’d like to examine Skylar now that he’s awake so if you’ll please leave the room, that would be appreciated.”
My heart pounds in my chest. I pull Ebony behind me and glare at the new stranger. “Ebony’s not going anywhere!” I snart and hold Ebony’s hand while
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keeping her behind me. I must protect Ebony at all costs!
The herb–smelling stranger watches me before nodding. “She can stay as long as she doesn’t get in the way.” She says. “However… your parents, Afgha Aiden and Luna Daisy need to step out. I believe the Alpha King wishes to speak with you two as well. And Zoey too.” She tells the other two,
Parents? That word triggers me more than want to admit. Parents are nothing but liars and abusers! I glare at the two. “They aren’t my parents, Isay bitterly and the woman lets out a pained gasp. As they leave the room, I hold Ebony close. “I only need Ebony… she’s my family.
-Present-
Now alone with Ebony, I’m calmer. That doctor, Leah, only made me feel defensive. I wanted to bite her hand off so bad but Ebony stopped me from doing anything. “She’s helping you heal! Be nice!” She has said firmly.
My peace doesn’t last long though when I hear a knock on the door. I tense and hold onto Ebony tightly. Who is it?! I let out a low growl when the door opened. A man with black hair and green eyes stands there with a small smile on his face. He’s so big and tall and looks ready to crush anything he can get his hands on.
So that sight of him holding a small and squirming bundle in a blanket takes me back. “Hello, Skylar.” He says calmly. “My name is Xander. If it’s alright with you, I have some questions I want to ask you. It’s about your abusers… may I sit down and ask?”
I glare at Xander and don’t know what to say. I don’t want to talk about Dahlia… I don’t want to think about them either. I feel a nudge and look down at
of hers. Ebony meeting her black eyes. “He’s a good guy! You can trust him.” She hides nothing with those big
I swallow hard and look down. “… you may.” I force out. “I don’t know Ebony.” I murmur and shake.
what to say honestly… I want to forget
all
about it. I can when… I focus on my
Xander nods and walks over sitting down in one of the chairs. He rocks the whining bundle in his arms and smiles at me. “I’ll start with something simple… what are their names? And what pack are they from?”
I swallow hard only being driven by Ebony’s gentle encouragement. “Dahlia… and Tristian. Mostly Dahlia… and they’re the leaders of Moonlight Pack. say in a shaky voice.
Xander doesn’t look surprised. “Ok. Thank you for telling me. Now… I’m going to punish them. You see… I’m the Alpha King.” My eyes widen. He’s the king?! I’ve heard about him and now he’s not something to be messed with! “I want to hear every detail. First… is there anyone in the pack who didn’t hurt you? Was it only those two or was it everyone? Did they know and do nothing?”
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