Page 108 of Omega for the Pack

“The nightmare ended after that night,” I said. “I’m actually glad we went to the ball. I may still be stuck in my dad’s house. Who knows?”

“It’s a huge relief he put you up for auction. I know how bad that sounds,” said Jade. "Forget I said anything at all. Fuck my life."

“How’s work, though? Did they replace me yet?”

“They couldn’t find a doctor fast enough. You should apply again,” she said, sipping her drink.

“I’ll think about it,” I said. “Oh, by the way, I owe you for the dress you bought me.”

I noticed that everyone crowded around the TV. I stopped and stared at what was happening, making my way to the TV. They made room for me upon noticing me, so I didn’t need to jostle my belly through people.

“We are sorry to inform you that King Saku, ruler of the Royal Pack and Howl’s Edge, has passed away,” the newscaster said.

Oh no.I hadn’t known the Royal Pack too well, but I suddenly felt sorry for Princess Lyra losing one of her fathers. The guests looked shocked, some of them with their hands over their mouths.

I was about to run upstairs for the dress money when I spotted a guest with a head of stringy red hair.

My blood ran cold. My mother’s killer was here. This was no imagination. Heart pounding, I couldn’t move from my spot as I saw him casually talking and mingling with the crowd. The music was loud over my ears, so I couldn’t hear what he was saying.

“You don’t have to pay me back for that,” said Jade, waving her hand dismissively when I walked to her.

“No, I want to,” I said, trying to keep calm. “I’ll be right back. You have fun with everyone and make yourself comfortable.”

I quickly waddled to the kitchen, where Silus was passing out snacks to everyone. I saw Shawn in the kitchen, scrambling to find more snacks.

“Keera, what do we do? We’re completely out,” he said. “Should I just have Jatix buy more?”

“Yes. Shawn, who’s that guy?” I said, pointing him out in the living room.

“Oh, Grogan? He’s Jatix’s friend,” said Shawn, barely glancing at him.

“The redhead?”

“Yep,” he said.

I looked up again and saw Grogan approaching the kitchen, his eyes on me. My pulse raced as I turned away from him. He knew I was here.

“Listen, I’m going upstairs to grab some cash for Jade,” I said. Shawn nodded, sticking his head back into the fridge.

Breathing hard, I climbed up the stairs. My palms were clammy, and sweat beaded down my back. I closed the bedroom door behind me and went into the walk-in closet for the cash.Should I tell my pack?They would think I came with all sorts of problems and baggage. First, my dad, and now this stalker.

Maybe Ishouldwarn Jatix. I walked over to my phone lying on the nightstand and called Jatix.

It rang and rang. There was no way he could hear his phone over the music.

I was too freaked out to go back downstairs. Maybe I would hang out here until the party was over.

As I sat on the bed, contemplating what to do, I heard a knock on the door. Oh my god, I forgot to lock the fucking door. Grabbing my phone, I ran into the closet and closed the door. There wasn’t a lock, but I leaned against the door with my body. I heard the bedroom door opening, and I covered my mouth with my hand, trying not to make a sound.

Heavy footsteps came in.

None of my men wore shoes when coming into this room. It was definitely Grogan.

“I’ve been looking for you,” said a soft silky voice. I shut my eyes tight, nearly about to cry. I recognized that voice anywhere. I had nightmares and dreams about him. The redheaded monster who killed my mother.

Please, go away. Please go away, I begged in my head. Hands shaking, I felt my phone vibrate in my hand.

Jatix was calling me back.

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