Chapter 8

Unknown pov: years ago before Kate's birth.

Today has been filled with bad news, mostly for my best friend, Alisa.

There have been many discoveries concerning her unborn pup and the complications of keeping the pup.

I am currently on my way to see Alisa in the packhouse; she is mated to the Alpha, making her the Luna of this pack, and she also my best friend because we practically grew up together.

I feel for my friend. I see and notice the stress weighing down on her, but I can't do anything but watch her go through this phase of her life.

Reaching the packhouse, I receive greetings from a few pack members while making my way towards Alisa's room.

I knock on the door before being asked to walk into the room to find her seated on her bed, folding clothes slowly.

She grins widely, noticing my presence in the room. Alisa has always been a beauty to behold. She has brown wavy long hair packed into a bun, and her captivating amber eyes are looking weary and restless with bags building under her eyes.

When we were little, I always wished I had her eyes because of how welcoming it looks, but not everything we wish comes true, "how are you feeling?" I inquire, walking towards the bed before taking a seat beside her.

"The pain is getting worse, but I am good, " she explains, sadly placing her hand on her big round belly.

"It will get better, okay," I encourage, trying to lighten up her mood with a smile " so......what did the doctor say after running the test on you? " I question, helping her fold the clothes.

A sad smile appears on her features as her eyes glimmer with tears, making me feel uneasy " she gave me drugs to reduce the pain, but this pup is making me and my wolf weak; if this pup is not born on time, I will die"she sobs stuffing her face into her palm.

I push the clothes away, embracing her letting her sob on my shoulder while sending a comforting vibe through our bond.

Questions still run through my mind from her words, "what do you mean by dying, Alisa?" I ask, pulling from the hug with a confused look on my face.

She wipes the tears under her eyes before giving answers to my questions," yes, I will die if we don't let this pup go, but ..." she was interrupted by a knock on the door before her son push the door open, running towards us on the bed.

She picks him up, placing him on her lap "what is going on, hunter?" she questions curiously, placing a kiss on his eyebrow.

He giggles. "Mum, Dad said I should tell you to meet him in his office," Hunter informs before diverting his eyes towards me with a smile on his lips," hi, aunty."

"How are you, dear? " I ask, taking him from his Mum, placing him on my lap.

"fine, aunty, you said you were going to get me a new toy, " he says, wrapping his little hands around my neck with a smile.

"I promise to bring it with me tomorrow, " I declare with a smile before placing him on his feet.

"Okay, aunty. Bye!" he yells, running out of the room " Hunter, stop running, or you will break your little legs," Alisa yelled.

"Sorry, Mum," he replies.

She shakes her head with a smile on her lip. "I want you to come with me; I will need you close to me," she says.

I help her stand on her feet before leaving the room, walking towards the Alpha's office.

"How is the Alpha talking all this? " I ask as we make our way towards Alpha Janes's office.

"I think he is angry with me, but I understand he just worried " she frowns.

I nod in reply, not knowing what to say because Janes can be difficult at times, he does well to hide his emotions from everyone, but he treats my best friend with love.

Alisa pulls the door open with me behind her; Alpha Janes looked up from the book he was reading, sensing our presence in the room.

He looked exhausted with heavy bags under his eyes and his hair looking disheveled.

"Take a seat, " he says, flicking his eyes between Alisa and me.

We took a seat opposite him with Alisa focusing her gaze on her hands placed on her laps, looking anxious" Alisa, you heard what the doctor said, so when are we going to remove that child" he says, sounding a bit too harsh.

"I can't kill this pup," she announces, sounding weak with her gaze still downcast.

"you can't do that. I would rather lose this baby than lose you," he says angrily, placing his fist on the table.

"you have to understand I feel this child means something great for us. I can't do this to my unborn pup," she says, sounding agitated.

Her shoulders shake from anger or fear; I can't tell which.

" I will give you few minutes to think about this and agree, or I will forcefully make you agree," he warns.

"clam down both of you," I say, getting their attention on me " we have to think through this logically and not by getting angry or by yelling "

Janes sighs, standing up " please talk to her; I will be back after you are done explaining to her," he asserts, sending an intense look to the both of us before leaving.

Immediately he left. I turned to my best friend; her head is bowed while her shoulder shakes slightly, taking her shaky hands in mine. "You have to try understanding from his perspective; he is scared of losing you," I say, pausing momentarily.

"I am scared of losing you. We are all scared of losing you," I say, wiping the little tear that escapes my eyes " you are the Luna of this pack. What is a pack without a Luna? And what about your three-year-old son who needs a mother? You can always have another pup after this one, so please do this for me, for Hunter, for your mate, and this pack," I say, staring into her eyes pleadingly.

She stuffs her face into her palms and quaked with sobs, "but I can't bring myself to kill this pup" I soothe her as she cries.

" I get it you are a mother, but think of everyone else. Think about the pack. The Alpha needs you leading this pack."

She meets her gaze with mine for a few seconds contemplating my words "okay, I will do this, please mind link Janes to come in," she says, wiping the tears from her cheeks.

" She's ready. Come in, Janes, " I mind link him.

" Okay," he says, coming into the room.

"Thank you very much. Let's go meet the pack doctor then," he says, pulling Alisa up before placing a kiss on her forehead" I promise everything is going be alright, love."

"Okay, let's go, and you are coming with me," she says, holding my hand.

I hope all this goes well because I want the smile back on my friend's face. I want to see that cheerful look on her face once again.

~~~~ present ~~~~

I wake up covered with sweat. Why is all this coming back to me now? This happened eighteen years ago.

Is this a message to go back? Or a reminder of the sin I committed?

What does this mean?