Chapter 29: Chapter Twenty Nine

I couldn't believe it. For the first ten minutes, I was in a daze, staring at the dead body as if I was dreaming.

Why was he sleeping I muttered under my breath. I had clearly hadn't accepted the death of my good friend.

I was so busy staring at him that I didn't even see other dead bodies. It seemed that all the villains had died today, but someone else who shouldn't have died was lying like a dead body covered with blood.

No, this shouldn't have happened.

That day, while coming back, no one was in a mood to joke around. My tears and screams didn't stop as Owen took the responsibility of driving us back, but he didn't talk the entire time. He simply stopped the car when we arrived at the Endoro pack.

But I couldn't move. I stayed there like a statue until Aiden urged me in a hoarse voice. Let's go home.

And just like that, we spent a week like that. I didn't feel like drinking or eating anything, just kept waking up and doing my daily activities like a robot. It wasn't until one morning Aiden leaned on the door and knocked, waking up from my dream.

I had been sitting before a mirror, staring at my reflection in a daze when I noticed my husband's haggard face. Clearly, it was even impacted due to Ethan's death. When I saw his expressions, I couldn't help but get emotional all over again. My eyes moistened as Aiden walked over to me and hugged me, kissing my forehead.

Ethan saved you, so you should at least take care of your body, okay

I nodded. I wanted to, but no matter how much I tried, I never felt like eating even a single piece of grain. There was a lump in my throat, but I managed to open my mouth. Is everything fine

Now that Sebastian's dead, his pack would select another person to become an Alpha.

But why did they have to select him out of all people I was clearly dissatisfied with the ability of people to decide right from wrong. Hadn't they seen his face! He looked no less than a villain!

Don't be like that. He rubbed my head affectionately and said, He had killed the previous Alpha and took over the entire pack forcibly. They had no choice but to comply because no one was as powerful as him. Not that he died, they could finally be relieved.

Now, let's go.

Where I was confused.

Hadn't I told you earlier It would be Ethan's funeral today.

That's when I saw his dress. He wore black robes as his head was combed back. And here I was, still in my nightgown. I lowered my head in embarrassment. I'll get ready in five mins.

Okay, I'll wait outside.

After half an hour, I found myself standing beside Aiden beneath a very big camp that was set specifically for the funeral as Ethan's body was being buried.

A few old men wearing big black robes had joined their hands in a prayer position and muttered a few words in a language that I hadn't heard before. All the clan people surrounded us and stood in a pin drop silence.

Loss of a Beta Stride was a big thing for the pack. A Beta Stride was second to Alpha, and in the latter's absence, he would handle the pack affairs. That means he was the first person to approach whenever Alpha would be busy with something.

Now that Ethan was dead, every single pack member mourned for him.

The funeral was grand, and I choked up when I saw his face for the last time, but I couldn't say a thing. I still felt like it was my fault that Ethan was dead today.

Just then, Aiden stepped forward with an indifferent face before Ethan's coffin that was underground, but still opened. He looked down at the face for a long time and lowered his eyelids as if controlling his emotions and said, I knew him ever since I was a teenager. Even quieter than me, but he was the first person to approach me without getting frightened. Back then, my anger issues were very bad, but he handled everything very well. Aiden paused as if the next words would make him feel choked. Let's pray for his soul.

After that, he came back to my side and when no one was noticing, he wiped the corner of his eyes. I remembered how he had cried at that time when the bullet had almost hit me. Now that I thought about it, I realized that this guy was also capable of feeling remorse.

I grabbed his hands and intertwined my fingers with his.

A month later…

It had been a month, and the dust settled slowly. Even though I was still a little sad because of the loss of such a good friend, I still managed to survive and get back to how I was originally.

This day, I was sitting in the main hall of the pack. It looked more like an auditorium with a big stage before my eyes. I was sitting in the front row. At this time, Aiden just walked on the stage and tapped the mic. Is everyone here

The murmurs that had surrounded the hall suddenly stopped.

Okay. I have an announcement to make. He paused and gestured to someone as the curtain suddenly opened and a person wearing all black came out. He had black rimmed glasses as his jet black hair was combed back.

Was this person in love with the color black or something

That's when Aiden opened his mouth. This is Patrick Miller. He paused and said, My new Beta Stride.

Everyone standing across the hall clapped loudly. Then he went on speaking about the duties of Beta Stride, and what he would do after joining his post. Aiden also went on to explain Patrick's family background, and how he became a Beta Stride.

I still missed Ethan, but this new boy seemed good too. The only similarities I found between Patrick and Ethan was that both of them had a touch of indifference and coldness.

Patrick simply nodded without any expression on his face as he swept his glance past the audience and lowered his head obediently.

I was excited at first, but after an hour of lecturing, even I got bored. I pressed my lips to suppress a yawn. Aiden had long gone back behind the curtains, and Patrick took the mic, lecturing about Ethan, and Beta Stride duties. This person lectured so much that I nearly fell asleep.

Maybe I should go out to wake up. This meeting day will be long, and there will be a feast at the end of the day. I couldn't just fall asleep.

I've got to go for a walk. I walked through the crowd and went out, stretching my limbs.

Just then, another annoying familiar person spoke. Hump! Look at you! You're being lazy even on this important day. Looks like Ethan died for nothing.

I turned around to see Claire. I raised my eyebrows. This girl is still here How long has it been ever since I saw her I thought she wouldn't have any confidence to show her face, especially after what John did.

You're still here I couldn't help but blurt it out.

What do you mean I'm still here The girl became so angry at me that her entire face went red. You better not mess with me!

What will you do For the first time in my life, I wanted to go against someone, and I wasn't really afraid. In fact, I even felt a trace of confidence bubbling inside my heart, urging me to say words clearly.

I'll make you suffer!

Listen to me Claire, clearly. He moved toward her, and pointed my finger at her face. If I hear another word from you today, I'll make sure this would be the last day you are roaming around in Endoro pack. I'll use my status as a Luna to kick you out, and no one would be able to say anything. I paused and tapped her cheek with my palms. Get it

I never thought I would ever become brave enough to face this girl. Earlier, I used to be tongue-tied, and she would continue to bully me despite seeing my status. But after warning her, I felt relieved and happy. I had never thought that using my status to teach someone a lesson could make me feel so good. No wonder Claire is still after Luna's post.

Just then, Aiden came out of the hall and looked at the girl who just fled. What happened He paused and frowned. Did she trouble you again

I shook my head and leaned on him, hugging his arms. She won't be troubling us in the future.

Then Aiden snorted. Even if she does, I'll deal with it.

When I went home that day, I suddenly fell sick, almost as if I wanted to vomit out everything that I had eaten. I frowned for a while before a thought suddenly captured my mind. I rushed to the bathroom with a pregnancy kit at hand. After five mins, I came out with years in my eyes.

This was the scene that Aiden noticed when he arrived after me. But before he could say anything, I bombarded him with good news. I'm pregnant!

His eyes widened at this. He looked at me for a full minute as if he couldn't believe his ears and then walked over to me with large strides, hugging me tightly.

Our baby came back to us.

I nodded, still continuing to wipe tears in my eyes.

From now on, the three of us will stay happy, forever.