Kids from One Alpha

Chapter 75: Fallout

Logan woke up to his phone ringing. He had gone home and just went back to resting. Being out of the hospital was a relief, but he still wasn’t up to his full strength. Most of the exterior wounds had healed, and he was able to breathe, talk, and stand, but he was still feeling a little sore and weak from the attack. Feeling around on his bed, he couldn’t find the phone and it kept vibrating more and more viciously. Groaning, he finally opened his eyes and threw pillows off the bed until he found the device.

He wanted to be angry at whoever was calling him so early, but his screen showed him that it was Serena calling. Sighing, he’mastered his frustration. He didn’t want her to be even more wary of him and his temper! “Hello,” he said into the phone. “Logan did I wake you?” she asked, her voice concerned. Logan sighed. “Yes, but I should be getting up anyway,” he said. “I’ve got a lot of work to catch up on.”

“I’m sure Carson handled it while you were in the hospital,” she said. Logan swallowed the instinctive growl that rose in his throat. He still didn’t like that she spoke of Carson so familiarly. “Yes, he knows what to do.” Logan forced the words out. “I know it is early,” Serena went on. “I wanted to let you know that the kids and I are leaving for a while.” “Leaving?” Logan asked, sitting up the rest of the way. He pushed his covers back and got up, finding a t-shirt to throw on. “Sorry, that sounded final.” Serena said with a chuckle. “Olivia, Oliver, and I are going back to Starseeker for a while. We haven’t spent much time with my family, and I think it would be good for all of us.” The way she said ‘all of us,’ Logan knew that she was referring to her too. He nodded, even though she couldn’t see him. She was probably right. He had to focus on the pack and Moonshine. He also had to focus on mending bridges with Holly and preparing for the baby. “I think that is a good idea,” he said slowly. The words almost stuck in his throat. He really didn’t want her to go!

There was so much left unsaid and undone. His dream still haunted him, and he felt like he hadn’t even started to thank her for saving his life! He hadn’t been able to earn back her trust or even her forgiveness. Logan still had a lot of confusing thoughts and feelings towards her. He wondered if

know personally,” she said, “Adriana and Dana know, obviously, but circumstances being what they are…” she trailed off. “I appreciate the call” Logan said. He grunted as he pulled his t-shirt on. His ribs still a little sore. “I also wanted to call to remind you to take it easy,” she said. “You heal fast, but you’re still in a fragile state.” Logan chuckled. “Fragile, am I?” he asked playfully. Serena

you.” Logan said. “I will take your advice to heart.” “I’ll let you know when we are coming back,” she said. “Please do,” Logan said. They said their goodbyes and Serena hung up. When he put his phone down, the news of her departure really sunk in! Sighing, Logan sat back down on the edge of his bed. He felt like all the warmth in his body was sucked away, his strength with it. She hadn’t said when she would be back, and she’d made it sound like she was going to be gone for a while. Logan understood she wanted to spend

pillows and blankets Logan had made, but she didn’t attempt to pick them up or do anything domestic. Holly had never been the type to do housework. Even when Logan was recovering from a deadly injury and major surgery, she

picked up the pillows and blankets, wincing each time he

in.” That was her attempt to be sympathetic towards Logan’s injuries. “I’m fine,” Logan said, throwing the pillows and blankets back on the bed. “Were you on the phone?” Holly asked. Her voice was innocent enough, but

day. He wasn’t willing to fight with her on it, though. “Serena is going back to

Holly. She was smiling widely, both hands on her stomach. “Yes,” Logan said. He offered no other details. Usually, Holly would pry for more, but her big smile told Logan that she didn’t care about anything except that Serena