Novel Square
69- Sena is Missing
Chassy
Xander is not helping. I was already worried about Sena since she had not come back since she left the diner, and here he was talking to me about Silas and the possibility of him being my other mate. I should not have told him about that vampire yet, until I was sure of it. But the result will be the same, so I guess informing him beforehand is a good choice, I think.
“Alpha, why are you so clingy to Luna these days?” Limuel asked,
“You know nothing,” he replied.
“That’s why I’m asking.”
“You don’t want to know the answer,” Xander said, looking at me, so I rolled my eyes at him. I don’t know what I will do to him anymore. I was itching to tell Daddy Jay about it as well, thinking he might have known something that may enlighten us about this situation. I don’t know if this is a curse or what, since being Silas’s mate might stop the war, and rejecting him might lead to an even worse scenario. I sighed heavily, and I didn’t know what to decide.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.
“Dad,” Ethan said after he knocked and got into the office. We looked at him, and my forehead creased, seeing how troubled he looked.
“Yes, son?” Xander replied,
“I have not seen Mom for days now, and I don’t feel good about it.” The boy said,
“What do you mean?” I asked.
“I had this uneasy feeling, and I suddenly felt a little pain in my chest about three days ago. I don’t know, but when that happened, I thought of my mom,” he answered as he sat on the chair beside Limuel. Limuel, Xander, and I looked at each other, which didn’t go unnoticed by Ethan. “Did something happen to her?” he asked.
“We don’t know yet, sweetie.” I replied, “But we are already looking into everything to find her.” I added. That’s the truth. Jack is in the diner gathering information-even scents he could get and any clues we could use to get and find Sena.
“The tracker that we assigned to the diner after your mother left there didn’t say anything about her coming back either. It was as if she vanished into thin air.” Xander added.
“But that’s impossible. I mean, we can’t just vanish, right?” the boy asked innocently.
“Of course, sweetie. That’s why we are doing everything we can to find something that might lead us to your mom, wherever she is.”
“Mommy C, I know my mom did bad things. But she’s still my mother, so please help me find her.”
“Of course, you don’t need to say that. She was supposed to be under our care, and it’s our responsibility to take care of her. You know how the pack is, right?” Ethan nodded his head, and I sighed in relief, thinking he understood everything I said.
I could feel Ethan’s heart pound with a mixture of fear and anxiety as we explained to him the news that his mother was missing. I could imagine how the knot in his stomach tightened, and a sense of helplessness washed over him. I’m certain that he feels that the world seemed to blur, and I knew that the reality of the situation hit him like a wave. I know that the bond between a mother and her child is a powerful force, and I’m sure that Ethan couldn’t bear the thought of something terrible happening to Sena, which made me feel sorry for the boy.
“Why don’t you go and continue your training, son? We will let you know if there’s anything or any news about your mom. Xander assured him. He nodded his head again and got up from his seat. I hate to see him like this, so I said,
“Ethan, I promise to find your mom, no matter what.” His face brightened a bit, and he smiled before he left the alpha’s office. I know that I shouldn’t make promises like that since I already know who took her. But I want him to know that we also care about his mother and that we are working on finding her.
After he left, Limuel, Xander, and I had a small meeting. Jack informed us that Nixon told him about a dead body that had been found on the outskirts of the city, where the vampires usually hang out. So, we decided to go and check it out, hoping it wasn’t Sena.
The journey to the outskirts of the city was shrouded in an eerie silence, the air thick with anticipation and an unspoken dread. Xander, Limuel, and I rode in the Red Moon Pack’s sleek black SUV, the dim city lights gradually fading as we ventured toward the desolate outskirts. The moon hung low in the night sky, casting a haunting glow over the landscape.
As the cityscape transformed into a more desolate scene, the atmosphere inside the vehicle grew tense. Limuel sat in the backseat, his expression reflecting the shared concern etched across their faces. Xander held the steering wheel with a tight grip, his eyes scanning the road ahead, a silent prayer echoing in his thoughts. I’m sure of it. While I, stoic yet anxious, gripped the edge of my seat.
Nixon reported the discovery of a lifeless body in this desolate area. The fear that it might be Sena loomed like a shadow over our hearts. Each passing mile intensified the knot of worry in our stomachs. It’s not as though we are close. But as Luna, I have this huge sense of protectiveness towards everyone. And Ethan is very important to me, even if he is not my son.
As we continued driving, the outskirts revealed a stark contrast to the vibrant city lights. Dilapidated buildings and overgrown vegetation painted a desolate picture, and the moonlight cast long shadows that seemed to dance in the stillness. The SUV navigated through deserted streets, the only sounds being the soft hum of the engine and the occasional howl of a distant wolf.
I looked at Xander, and I could see that he was worried. I’m sure it was because he knew Ethan needed his mother. I was sitting next to him, so I felt a mixture of fear and determination. The possibility of finding Sena in such a state terrified me as well, but I couldn’t afford to let fear cripple me. My duty as a Luna compelled me to confront the unknown head-on, to face whatever awaited us on the desolate outskirts.
The SUV came to a halt near the location Nixon had specified. We stepped out into the chilly night, the scent of damp earth and the distant howls of unseen creatures filling the air. The moon cast an ethereal glow on the landscape, revealing an abandoned building that stood like a solemn sentinel in the darkness. We approached cautiously, the crunch of gravel beneath their boots resonating in the quietude. The entrance to the building loomed ahead, a foreboding portal into the unknown. I sniffed, trying to find any scent of those bloodsuckers, but couldn’t find any.
The door creaked open, revealing the dimly lit interior. Shadows danced on the walls, and the air held a musty scent that spoke of neglect and abandonment. As we ventured further, our eyes fell upon the lifeless figure lying on the cold floor. Dread settled in the pit of my stomach.
The three of us caught our breath in our throats as our eyes fixed on the body. My gaze was steady, and I approached with a mix of trepidation and resolve. The moonlight revealed the lifeless form and a collective gasp escaped our lips. It wasn’t Sena.
Relief washed over us, mingled with a somber acknowledgment of the tragedy before us. The deceased, a she-wolf from another pack, lay in a peaceful repose. We exchanged glances, our shared relief tempered by the realization that someone else’s loved one had met a tragic end.
As we processed the scene, Nixon appeared from the shadows, his expression grave. He provided details of the discovery, explaining that the body had been found by a patrol investigating the outskirts. The circumstances surrounding the woman’s demise remained unclear, adding another layer of mystery to the night.
Together, the three of us turned away from the somber scene, the moonlight casting our shadows long and intertwined. I left some instructions to Nixon and the others who were with him about the body. They needed to find out who she was so we could let her pack and family know what happened to her.
The journey back to the city felt lighter; the relief was palpable in the air. As we left the desolate outskirts behind, a shared determination fueled our resolve to protect our packs and confront the unknown challenges that awaited them in the ever-shifting tapestry of our world.