I'm the Alpha's Mate

Chapter 8

"So you left the pack because of that, not only because you're independent. Why don't you want to come back with me and join Sebastian's pack then?"

"I know your Grandfather and I initially left because of the Alpha, but I had grown used to life like this, darling."

I lean back in my seat. "Alright. What happened after you left?"

"The Alpha kept a close eye on your mother, knowing she was my daughter. After a while, it died down, and your mother found her mate, had you, her life was normal. Well, when you told her that you see the moon goddess she came and visited me. She told me about it and began to worry that it was real all along. Awhile after her visit, she began to notice the Alpha retaking interest in her, and right when it started, she decided to hide you so he wouldn't know you exist. Well, after the attack on the pack, the Alpha was convinced that it was your mother's fault."

I interrupt, "how could it I have been her fault?"

"The Alpha believed that your mother lead the other pack there. He thought that she did it because taking over the pack would be easier if the pack was in ruins. Oh, he was convinced it was her fault, so your mother panicked and took you here."

"She went back?"

My grandmother shakes her head, no.

"Your mother and father ran, dear."

"What—why didn't they take me with them?"

"Your mother was paranoid, always convinced that the Alpha was following her, watching her. She didn't want you to get hurt. I know you're going to ask why she does not come and see you, so I'll just go ahead and tell you that she does not want to lead him to you."

"Wow," I murmur.

"I know, dear. It is a lot to take in."

"If the people who attack Henry—if they're linked to this... I have to tell Sebastian."

My grandmother reminds me, "you'll have to tell him about the moon goddess then, Evangeline. Perhaps you should think before—"

"I wish I could, grandma, but this is not just about me. It affects Sebastian, his family, his pack, I mean, his own brother was attacked because of those people out there. I'll just have to tell him and hope for the best."

The air is cooler outside than it was before. The two guards look up as I come through the door and close it behind me. Something catches my eye down beside my foot, and I see a small spider dashing across the porch. Without thinking I bring my foot down on it before carrying on my way back to the pack. The two guards follow behind me again as I rush through the trees. They do not question my quick pace.

Once we make it to the border, I turn and face them. "Where is the Alpha?"

"By now he may be getting back from the search," one of the men informs me.

"Take me to him."

We switch positions.

Are you sure that you are ready to do this? My wolf questions my abrupt decision making.

I have to tell him now. More people could get hurt.

Yes, but—

There are no buts. This is greater than us.

If someone else is hurt by these people, it will be my fault. The only reason Henry was attacked was that of me, and now that I may have a reason for all of this, I can stop whoever they are. If this is linked to the past, to the Alpha, then he must have found out where I am, that I exist. I have not seen my mother for years so how could she have led him to me? There are so many unanswered questions that I know Grandmother cannot answer for me.