15. The Daughter
15. The Daughter
CHAPTER 15: The Daughter
ONE YEAR LATER...
LILIAN REALIZED SOMETHING after what she answered to Calista. She wanted to learn how to fight
properly this time. She wanted to be strong... so that when the time comes, she could face those who
hurt her without trembling in fear anymore. She wanted to be ready when she faced them. She wanted
to show them all that she's not the same wolf that they humiliated and pained her before.
That even though she's just an Omega, she can defend herself properly now which she failed to do in
the past.
"Aren't you tired yet?"
Lilian stopped from punching the sack of sand when she heard that familiar voice getting near towards
her direction. It was Jackson with a smirk on his lips. Jackson is actually handsome. He's tall and dark
and has curly hair which he tends to brush using his fingers sometimes. He's actually considered as
the most handsome male wolf in the pack. Every girl here likes him.
Well, Lilian couldn't really blame them. Aside from the fact that Jackson is handsome, he's also a nice
man. He's actually the full package, so female wolves are doing their best to have him but sad to say,
Jackson is the type of man who doesn't really play around with women. He's just waiting for his mate to
come to him when the Blood Moon comes and doesn't have the time to give attention to the female
wolves of the Midnight Pack.
Jackson is Lilian's sparring body. If there's someone in Midnight Pack that she's close with, that would
be him. He's one of the wolves who made her life easier in the pack when she was still new. It was
easy for Lilian to adjust before because of him. Calista also trusts him so she's letting Lilian train with
him.
Lilian breathed heavily as she threw a glance to him. "Hey. Are you done teaching the pups?" she
asked as she get the tumbler of water that he handed to her.
Aside from training, Jackson loves the pups so much. He teaches the pups the basic lessons since
they couldn't really all attend in school to learn. Jackson is like a different man when he's with the kids
so Lilian knows how much he loves them.
"Yeah. So, let's do our one on one session now, I guess."
She shrugged her shoulders and smirked at him. "I'm always ready, you know."
"Hah! I'm not yet tired. Okay, let's do this!" He said before he ran towards Lilian and attacked her. But
since Lilian's reflexes were fast, she was able to dodge Jackson's punch. He repeatedly punches her
but he is successful dodge it. They trained for an hour and more until they got tired.
That day, Lilian and Jackson spent their time training together.
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WHEN LILIAN WENT back to the mansion, her brows furrowed when she didn't see Maya or any
helpers lingering around. On an ordinary day, they would probably go towards her to assist her in
changing her clothes. And would talk to her about many things. They are that loud but Lilian doesn't
really mind. After all, they became her friends already.
Even though it has been a year after she got to the Midnight pack, she still can't believe everything that
happened to her. It was very different from her previous pack. Here, she was treated like a princess.
She's well taken care of by the helpers and Calista. She will be forever grateful to the wolves here.
Sighing heavily, she went into her room to take a bath first and change into her most comfortable
clothes, a white dress that ended just above her knees. When she's done fixing herself she went down
only to hear some noises at the dining area. It made her curious that she couldn't help but to go closer.
It seems like there's a visitor in the mansion so maybe that's the reason why the other helpers are not
around.
"I... I can feel it, Joseph! She's my daughter!"
A gasp escaped from Lilian's lips when she heard the conversation. It was Calista and one of the
elderly wolves in the pack. And did she hear it right? They're talking about Calista's daughter that had
been lost for years? The news about it is not new to Lilian anymore since Calista always tells her that
whenever they're alone.
Lilian should've left instantly since it seems like the talk between Calista and the elderly wolf seemed
serious in what they're talking about but something is pulling her to listen even though it was wrong.
She has a feeling that she needs to hear what they are about to say.
"Yes, Alpha. We know and we already confirmed it..."
"See? I already told you the moment I got her from her previous pack! It was her! She's indeed my
daughter! And goddess... She was hurt by that same pack. I couldn't take it anymore. She was hurt
because I failed as a mother..."
"No, you didn't fail as a mother, Alpha. You did all your best to protect her from the very beginning..."
"You don't understand. If only... if only I was able to protect her during the war years ago... things will
definitely changed."
"I understand you, Luna..."
"Oh, Lilian... my daughter."
The next thing that she heard was the loud cries of Calista. Lilian's eyes widened in shock. It took her a
couple of seconds absorbing what she just heard. It was hard for her to process everything as her hot
tears trickled down her face. She can't believe it! She can't believe that Calista is her... mother. But she
wanted to make sure! Is it really true? Did she hear it right?
"M-Miss Lilian?"
Lian flinched when she heard the familiar voice of Maya just a meter in front of her. She didn't even
notice that she came towards her direction. And as Lilian looked at Maya's face right now, it seems like
she also heard Calista's conversation with the elderly wolf.
Seconds later, she didn't notice anymore that Calista and the elderly wolf suddenly came to her. Calista
is now crying so hard as she stared at her with full of gentleness.
"I-Is that true? You're my... m-mother?" Lilian asked with her trembling lips as tears pooled in her eyes.
She never knew that she still has family. All she thought was she's already alone. She was fine living
on her own but it still hurt thinking that she has no someone to rely too whenever that she has a
problem. Lilian couldn't believe it!
"Lilian... you're my d-daughter!" Calista said as she went to Lilian and suddenly hugged her tight. "I've
been waiting for this to happen. I never knew that you're the daughter that I've been looking for! I'm so
glad I found you now!"
"P-Please, tell me everything. I couldn't understand... how... How come? How did it happen? Why am I
away from you for a long time?" Lilian asked with her trembling lips. And the moment Calista hugged
her... Lilian suddenly feel the warmth of a mother that she didn't feel for the past years. It felt so good.
Calista unwrapped her arms around Lilian and caressed her cheek gently, brushing her tears away. "It
was years ago when we were attacked by the wolves and rogues. The pack was still new at that time.
Our force is not as strong as it is now. I l-lost you because I gave you to a trusted wolf but... but we
never found her again! At that time, we lost you but I never believed what they were saying that you
were already dead! And I was right! Oh, goodness! I can't believe it! You're with me now! P-Please, let's
not be away from each other again from now on... my daughter."
Lilian sobbed. "M-Mama..." It escaped from her lips involuntarily. But it felt nice that she's calling
someone as her mother now. She will never feel alone again. She will never feel the void in her heart
again. She feels complete now.
"If I was careful enough before, I should've never let you go! I'm sorry! I'm sorry, dear.."
Lilian shook her head lightly. "I understand, Mama..." Lilian thought that Calista has so many regrets All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.
before. But she clearly understands now. Calista is also hurting for the last few years, same as Lilian.
They are both in pain for being separated for years.
But now that they're together, they will not be separated from each other again.
Calista nodded. "If only... if only I never lost you before, I was able to protect you from the wolves who
hurted you! I promise... I will not let anyone hurt you again," she said as her eyes turned to slit, her
Alpha aura rolled off her making Lilian also flinched.