Have you ever felt like the whole world was on your shoulders? Like the fate of everything depends on the choices you make?
Well that was how I felt all night, though I may have over exaggerated a bit.
I thought it was a mistake keeping everything from Ace for another day, though Jenna said I should wait.
Could I even trust her? There was no reason for me not to, so why not?
It only made me want to see my mom sooner to clarify everything. I barely slept last night. I woke up every hour to check the clock. Ace even came to stay with me around 4 a.m when he felt my uncomfortableness, and that was how I caught a few Z's.
Now I was on my way to where my mom supposingly lived, and I was feeling all sorts of uneasy.
I thought about how I may not like the answers that I get. I thought about what if Ace or someone else finds out where I was. And most of all, I worried about whether or not Jenna was right about the reason why my mom hadn't revealed herself to me. What if she genuinely doesn't want to see me? What if Aiden and I are the real reason why she ended up here?
It was all nerve wracking as I trotted down the dirt road that led to a small cozy looking cottage. I stood firm in my spot in front of the door for a few minutes, contemplating if I should leave or not.
Eventually, I mustered up the courage to knock once, then twice. There was no answer so I tried another time.
I felt both disappointed and relieved, as I wasn't sure if I was ready for this. But time was running out, I had to be brave.
After I stood there for another minute or two and there was still no answer, I decided to come back later or tomorrow. Ace took me off 'training duty' due to my pregnancy, so I had more than enough time.
But before I could turn around, a voice sounded behind me.
"Roxanna?"
I froze.
'It was her.'
Her voice was soft and kind, no hint of annoyance present. But no matter how much I tried, I couldn't move.
I heard light footsteps climbing the steps, and my body only grew tenser as if a killer was making his way towards me.
A soft hand pressed to my bare shoulder, causing a shiver to run through my spine. She gently turned me around to face her, and my breath hitched when I saw her.
photo albums. She didn't look different in the least bit. Maybe just the few stress lines in her
brown eyes scanned mine for some sort of emotion, but all
away a fallen tear
a hug, and I slowly
the flesh. Blood flowing through her veins and all. She was alive, unlike what my dad told
found the voice to whisper. She pulled back so
I always have
and pulled her back to me. It felt
she didn't have the scent of our pack anymore. I pulled back
hurt. I
and gestured to the door. "Let's go
brewing the tea, I took the time to look around the room. Just being in there made me feel like
I'm assuming you have questions" She started with a gentle smile. I retrieved
you been? Are you happy
cup down." I have been fine. And I can't say I
to start. Why
maybe he didn't want his two kids crossing pack borders
us?" My voice cracked as more tears left my eyes. "We had to grow up without our mom.
chair to comfort me, and I was more than happy to accept her warmth. I wasn't angry at her, and
have come
many times, but John kept me as locked up as possible. Then he put a dog
gaped at this. "That's awful! And Jenna
that! And Jenna made it seem as if he wasn't
" She asked with a little shock. But before I could answer she added,
at the conversation I had yesterday. I could see why
much did she tell you?
short everything that I learnt yesterday, hoping that it was the truth and that mom knew where
hard part for
"I didn't kno-"
a few graves" I cringed at how that sounded which made her chuckle lightly
was the one who needed medication.
little at her choice of words, despite the
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