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CHAPTER 2 Can I  Go Back There?

Reya POV

I am driving to the club when I start thinking about how my life got here. I moved away from the pack life when I could no longer take the torment and bullying. I am an omega with no wolf. My parents were not rich, and there were often times I didn't have enough to eat.

The pack doctor told my parents that I was too malnourished for my wolf to mature. Once word spread that I had no wolf, I became a piranha. No one cared about the girl with no wolf.

My parents taught me to be proud of who I am, and never let anyone make me feel inferior. Though I try to stay true to that to honor their memory, it is not always easy.

My parents were killed in a rogue attack, and Raquel had already moved into the human part of town with Daniel. I knew nothing was left for me here. I managed to stay away until Raquel called.

I remember when Raquel got sick. Our family was stunned. Werewolves don't typically get sick, but there are rare circumstances where genetic diseases can be passed down. Surclania is a rare genetic disease that can affect a werewolf's blood count. It affects not only the human part but the wolf as well. As our wolf slowly dies, we die.

Though we knew it ran in our family, no one had been diagnosed in decades. No one had, until Raquel.

As Raquel grew more ill, Daniel became less involved. She moved back into my parent's cottage, and I came home to help her. Daniel only showed up when he wanted sex, or when it was convenient for him. The man my sister fell in love with was gone, and in his place was a raging alcoholic with a gambling addiction.

I pull up in front of the bar, and I do a quick check in the mirror. As I thought, there was a huge bruise on my face that was already turning blue. I open up the glove compartment and pull out my emergency glam bag.

When I lived in the human world, I worked at a store called Ulta. I got really good at makeup, and it doesn't take me long to cover up the bruise.

I get out of my car and scan the area before I head into the bar. Sometimes drunk patrons hang outside the bar after getting kicked out, and they can become handsy. After dealing with Daniel tonight. I am in no shape to deal with a drunk customer, too. Security normally does a great job of canvassing the area, but they cannot be everywhere.

I get through my shift without incident. I am tired, but I know that I get to sleep in because it is my scheduled off day from all 3 jobs.

On the ride back home, I think about Jena's words. I wonder what job opportunity she could be talking about. If there was a new position available, I feel like I would have heard about it.

As I pull up to the cottage, my body loses the last bit of energy I had left, at the prospect of climbing in the bed.

I hurriedly take my clothes off and hop into bed. I opt to take a shower in the morning. I know it won't be long before Angel comes crawling into my bed, so I want to take advantage.

Before I know it, I am waking to the sound of giggling and the smell of bacon.

I glance at my phone, and it is well after 11 am. I know that Jena must have run interference with Angel because there is no way my munchkin would sleep this late.

I get out the bed and head over to the small en-suite bathroom. There is a standing shower, sink, and toilet. It's not much, but it's comfortable. I quickly go through my morning routine, before throwing on some leggings and a hoodie.

I throw my hair into a messy bun, and I search for my favorite girl.

When I get into the living room, Jena has Angel on the couch blowing raspberries on her tummy, and Angel is in a fit of giggles.

"Good morning girls!" I smile at the two of them, and Angel bounces up.

"Mommmmy!" My tiny princess comes running toward me. I swoop her up and give her all the kisses she can handle.

Angel is giggling and kissing me back. "I miss you mommy,"

"Mommy missed you too, princess! Were you a good girl for Auntie Jena?" I ask her. Angel cocks her head to the side like she doesn't understand. "I am good girl, mommy," Angel says.

"That's right you are!" I respond before dipping her down to cover her with kisses again. I catch Jena's expression, and I wonder what she is thinking.

"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?" I ask her.

Jena wipes a stray tear from her cheek. "You would never know that she is your niece and not your daughter. You love her so fiercely. She is a lucky girl. I am lucky to be a part of this with you."

I sit down on the couch with Angel on my lap. "As far as she knows, I am her mom. She is too young to remember Raquel, as she gets older. Daniel has no interest in her. All he wants to do is drink and gamble himself to death. I am all she has, and she is all I have. She is mine, and I will die protecting her." I say, not even trying to hold back tears.

Jena moves from the chair to come to hug me. As we embrace, Angel softly pushes Jena. "No make mommy cry." She demands.

Jena and I both laugh at my princess's protectiveness. "I am okay baby. See, mommy is all better." I say with a big smile on my face.

Angel seems to accept my answer, as she gets off my lap to go play with her toys.

I turn to face Jena. "So, what is the new job opportunity?" I ask her.

"Oh, I almost forgot! They are looking for an administrative assistant at the new PR firm in Henderson Valley. It would cover what you make at all 3 jobs and then some! Best of all, it comes with full medical benefits for employees and employee family members! You would have weekends off again and a sense of normalcy. Plus, it's salary!" Jena tells me.

My mind begins racing! "Did you say Henderson Valley?" I ask Jena.

I haven't been back to Henderson Valley since I left to come home and take care of Raquel.

"Yeah, what's wrong with Henderson Valley? I know that it would be quite the commute, but the position comes with a relocation bonus, if you choose to move closer. I have a friend there, who will hold the position for you if you want it!" Jena says.

Could I dare go back to? I left with no explanation. I left with no notice, but once I found out about my sister's condition worsening, I had no choice. I left him behind, not that I think he cared. He didn't really love me anyway. He didn't know how much I truly was shattered.

Can I really go back there?

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