“No… don’t come any closer.”
“I just-- ”
“Stop there.”
“Please-- ”
“I don’t want to hear anything. Just stay away from me!” she shrieked. Everything had happened too fast, and she was not able to absorb all of it.
Brandon was left with no choice, and he left the place without trying to explain. He knew Allison was struggling with fear and pain. He didn’t want to increase her pain. He wanted to tell her all the dead wolves had killed so many innocent wolves, and that they were a threat to the pack.
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I wish that all of this was a bad dream,Allison thought as she was trying to sort through the anxiety and pain. She grabbed her towel and stood under the hot shower. She stayed there for more than thirty minutes to get some relief. She was so lost that she didn’t know what time it was. It was almost morning. She wore her softest nightdress and slept for hours.
When she opened her eyes the next morning, her father was sitting in front of her. “Dad, you’re safe!” She jumped to hug her dad and tears started falling down her cheeks. “I love you, Dad. Please, don’t leave me alone like this ever again. They told me you were dead, but I never believed. I knew you were safe. I love you, Dad.”
“I am sorry, Princess. You have been through so much because of me. But now, you don’t need to worry about anything. I am here with you.” Her father kissed her forehead. He felt so lucky to have a loving daughter like Allison.
She hugged her dad. “I love you, Dad.” She was so relieved and happy to have her dad back. Now she could again think of making good memories with her father as she had wished.
“Love you too, Alli. I am so happy you are safe. I must thank Brandon for always protecting you.”
“Brandon? His name is Clint.” Hearing Brandon’s name made her heart ache. “Dad, why didn’t you tell me things earlier. Why didn’t you tell me who, or what, you really are?”
“Does that make any difference, Allie?”
“No, Dad. It doesn’t. But I regret not having Mom around. It’s been hard all these years living without Mom.”
“I am so sorry, Alli. It was hard for me as well, but now you also know why I had to let her go. I had to protect you all. Your mom is human, and she was not safe with me. Your mom loves you so much; she always wanted to be with you.”
“Really, Dad? She loves me?”
“Yes, Princess. I have been sending her pictures and videos all the years. Your Mom is a great woman, just like you.” This brought a huge smile to Alli’s face.
“We were not sure about you; I mean, you have the blood of both a human and a wolf. And it was highly likely you would be a shifter like me. So we decided to keep you with me here. And look, you are like me.”
“How do you know that, Dad? I mean, I haven’t told you about that yet.” She was surprised that he knew about her being a shifter already.
“Brandon told me everything.”
“You met him?”
“Yeah, he was here yesterday. You have been sleeping for more than 24 hours.” She nodded, thinking about Brandon.
“Do you feel bad about being a werewolf?” Marco asked, as he knew it was not easy for anybody to accept that.
“No, Dad, but it is not a great feeling, either. I don’t know how I am going to survive around humans, as I don’t have control over it.”
Her Dad smiled at his innocent and most adorable girl. Marco had been a strict father, never showing his inner feelings to anyone. To most people, he was a ruthless businessman. “You don’t need to worry, Princess; I am here to teach you. You just have to practice a few things. You will be fine.”
“Thanks, Dad.” She hugged her dad again.
Chapter 8
One month later…
“Are you sure about this?” Allison heard her father, Marco Farkas, asking her for the nth time. She had packed her bags and was more than ready to take the next flight to Italy.
