Playing dumb

I was eagerly picking up the messed-up things our wolves have made. When I noticed, our photo was also on the floor. It was turned upside down. I was about to grab it when I observed that a paper was protruding on one side of its frame. This frame was sitting on the table for as long as I can remember. It was mind bugling that a folded paper was hidden on its frame.

I side eyed Ayumi, whom I was talking to happily a while ago. I presumed this folded paper contains the letter of my mom. She and I were the only people who could access this place aside from Ayumi. I hurriedly walked towards the stairs. I knew Ayumi was curious about the letter I was holding but I needed to look at it first. I was forced to leave Ayumi alone.

I hurriedly opened my room then closed the door. I sat on my bed, I looked at the paper and I was hesitant to open it. These past few days, I have been discovering hideous secrets of my family. It affected my mate's life. Those secrets took everything from my mate. I feared that I would stumble on another ugly truth. I took a deep breath then opened the letter then started reading it. It has mom's handwriting:

Dearest Devon,

Hi my treasure. I know you are surprised with this letter. If you are reading this, I might not be already around. I am already missing you, my love. I apologize if I have kept everything from you.

I am a Katana wolf and so are you. You are part Katana Wolf, but you never knew what you really are. We are blessed kind but sometimes this blessing puts us in danger. That is why I kept it from you. I just wanted to protect you. I did everything I could to protect you.

I knew your father was not my true mate, I discovered it the night we marked each other and completed the bond. I have not experienced any surge nor felt me sharing an ability to him. He was faking the bond wave the whole time. The pain I felt during those pretend bond waves was inflicted by Tessa who was using spells. I was blindsided by them. I discovered it's Alpha Maximus doing. He had chosen me to bond with her son using the witch that they allied with. They thought that Katana Wolf can share ability to anyone by just consummating and completing the bond process. I heard them discuss it after we completed the bond.

I was too devastated about it. I wanted to confront him, but I discovered I was pregnant with you. I can't go back to my old pack. I felt ashamed that I was deceived by your father and his father. My own pack warned me about him, but I blindly chose him over my family and my pack.

Although he was not the mate the Moon Goddess had destined me to be with, I felt his overflowing love for you. He wasn't the mate I was dreaming of, but he was the father you clearly deserve. I pretended to not know all along just to make sure you grow up with a father. Then reigned Luna of Tibolo pack to keep you safe.

Every time we were here at this beach house, I was making means to hinder you from accessing your ability. But then you turned 18, I had to bottle up your ability. I had to do so to protect you from Tessa and refrain from causing conflict with your father. That was the only way I could think of. I need to prepare you when you meet your mate. By then you and your mate can protect each other.

You will be able to harness your ability once You complete your bond with your true mate. I am sorry for not introducing you to anyone from my previous pack. I have been in touch with Luna Tala, my best friend from The Katana Pack. If everything has gone haywire... you can ask them for help. They will surely accept you.

Be strong my warrior, mommy loves you so much. I might have not found my mate, but I got you. I am sorry if I have not mustered up the courage to inform you. I just hope one day mommy will be braver enough to let you know how blessed you are for being a Katana wolf.

I love you, My treasure.

Mommy Alana

I read the letter a couple of times. I could not help but cry. I was bewildered by the fact that she sacrificed so much for me. I stared at the letter; my mind was blank. I do not really know how I should feel. I felt empty, I felt lost.

My Dad was blinded by greed, and he had allowed my mom to go through hell. She looked happy and contented all those years, but she was just playing dumb in front of him so that I could grow up with a father and ensure my safety. I could not understand my father and my grandfather. Why did they need to make gruesome acts? For what for power? Did it make them happy? They made my mom suffer.

I placed the letter on the bed then placed my elbows on my knees. I cupped my face in despair. I could hear Ayumi knocking, but I felt frail. I lost it... She kept on knocking but I did not answer her. I just heard the door open then her footsteps nearing me. I sighed. I do not even know what to say. I heard her grab the letter. I felt the need to talk to her, but I could not grasp any word. Then I heard her breath so deeply.

She sat down next to me.

"Devon? Are you ok, love?" She whispered. I did not bother to answer. Her arms wrapped around me from my back consoling me.