- Cleo -
We were back at the Amber Desert pack now. Callie and Colt had both returned with us as we try to help Callie
navigate around her missing mate.
Both Jace and | were non stop searching for clues on where Gwen could be, but except for sharing amongst the
alliance packs a few pictures on Callie's phone... we didn't have a lot to go on.
It was like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
Each day that passes we are at risk of losing Callie that little bit more.
She was spiralling, the guilt eating away at her. All this tshe had left the Spear Thistle pack to give her mate
a chance at a life without her, only to find out that her mate has been missing all this time.
Having been forced to reject her, she can't even feel the bond...she doesn't even know if she is alive.
| can see the guilt on her face, the pain eroding at her from the inside.
We needed leads and fast.
On top of this, Jace when not performing alpha duties, was also helping Jaxon in trying to find information on his
mate.
Trying to find any information on the band of rogues that had been based in the mountains but had moved.
Was Medea with them, was his mate still part of that group...was she safe.
Jaxon headed back with his parents to the Dark Phantom pack, with an unamused Astraia. Who
tried to fight her case of returning to the woods but Kaia flat out refused for her auntie to now be
off any of the pack grounds.
In a true testament to her character, Astraia argued...only agreeing to the compromise set out by Josie. Where
she would take on her cabin in the meadows, that she would make it her new home.
Josie no longer needed it, and for what Astraia needs, it was the perfect size. It just needed a new
fit out, and she could still attend meals in the alpha house when she wanted.
She kept drinking that tonic, even though Kaia refused at first to supply her with wolfsbane, | think she finally
gave in. Knowing that if Astraia was found on Dark Phantom pack lands... it will put the pack at risk of an attack
again by the White Moon pack.
Mum, Dad and Ares returned back to the Red Thorn pack leaving Josie and Knox
to settle in to their new titles as Alphas of the Clear Waters alone.
Ares is due to start alpha training soon but with Knox now an alpha, his training program was now up in the air
for the tbeing. The future was still unclear but we had to keep faith in the moon goddess" plan for us all.
ugal.
With all the chaos of our daily lives, of helping Colt settle into pack life and keeping Callie feeling positive, which
was a difficult task... Jace and | were able to take a break today, take stout for us.
Just the two of us.
We were nervously waiting in the doctor's office in the hospital. The pack members had so far been good on their
word in giving us a chance and the excitement of an heir on the way was buzzing through the pack bond.
| was starting to show now; older females stoppingin the day to bless the child | am carrying, to ask
permission to place their hands upon my stomach.
At first | felt uncomfortable but | am used to it now, they are just wanting to touch the future...to let the
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With the pack behind us, I think the anxiety of a safe delivery was more pressure than | had
expected.
With just the two of us in the doctor's office, | am laying back on the bed...Jace holding my hand as he sits on the
chair next to me.
He was just as anxious as me, this was our first scan and I'm so glad | waited for this moment. | didn't think it
would cbut | had hope...and I'm glad | didn't do this without Jace.
| can feel Jace's nerves plough intoas the door opens, the doctor walking in, followed by a nurse.
"Alpha, Luna.” He greets us both with a smile, as he moves towards the bed, turning the ultrasound machine on.
"Doctor." We both greet back, our eyes darting to one another as we both feel the rawness of our
mixed emotions, happiness, nervousneChapter 211A Strong Oppressive Aura
'What's going on?
'Why would searching for ‘Bianca Rayne' be a violation of the law?"
While Bianca pondered over the question, her colleagues noticed a black Bentley driving into the courtyard with
two equally extravagant cars following behind.
The cars raised a cloud of dust; they were on sandy, unpaved ground after all. However, the people could not
ignore the fact that the cars had consecutive plate numbers.
The workers of T Corporation stood up in unison and discreetly put away their phones. They regarded the people
who had gotten out of the cars with the utmost seriousness.
Jason stepped out of the first car.
He walked directly toward Bianca.
Bianca stood up. She was still thinking about the comments on the Intewhen she heard Jason tell her, "Boss
wants you to go over, Ms. Rayne."
Bianca did not move.
'If Luke is in the car, why isn't he getting out?"
"Don't worry. It's official business," Jason explained. He seemed to understand Bianca's reservations.
At that moment, Bianca noticed that two people stepped out from the third car parked in the courtyard. They
were from higher management.
The two managers went to look for Joe and another female colleague. After a brief discussion, the two workers
packed up their laptops and cameras and followed the managers into the car.
It looks like Luke is really here for official business!
"It's just that... it's only been a few hours since last night. Isn't it exhausting for him
to travel between A City and the town to handle everyone?"
"Givea moment." Bianca packed up her laptop as she replied to Jason.
A City.
Xavier was being pestered by Marie when his phone rang.
He glanced at the phone number and picked up the call impatiently. "What's the matter?"
"What else? It's the biggest news, of course!" Leia's pampered voice was heard over the phone. "Did you find
someone to suppress the news? It happened so fast." "Suppress the news?" Xavier had just gotten out of bed
and did not know the latest developments.
"Right, the news is suppressed. Earlier, everyone on the Inteis talking about it, but you can't even find a
word of it now. What else could it be, if not that sinfluential figure is actively suppressing it? My agent even
says that searching for your wife's nresults in a violation warning..."
That was how Leia concluded that someone must be suppressing the news. However, she was not pleased that
Bianca enjoyed a better treatment than her! Xavier frowned harder and harder as he heard Leia speak. As he
told Leia that he did not do anything to suppress the news, he lit a cigarette and dragged on it impatiently.
"Is that..... Leia Norman?" Marie tried to guess the other party's identity from Xavier's words.
Xavier's impatience turned into stern anger. He pointed fiercely at Marie with the fingers holding the cigarette.
"Shut the hell up!"
Marie's face turned pale from fright.
Leia did not care to whom Xavier was talking. She hung up after finding out that Xavier was not behind the
suppression.
A luxury RV drove into a heavily-guarded path that led to a mansion.
Before Leia got out of the vehicle, she turned around to stop her agent who was also preparing to get out. "You
don't have to cin today, Bunny. | want to spend stwith my mother."
Bunny knew that she was unwelcthere. She lit a cigarette and waved at the driver, indicating that they
should leave the scene.
After the RV left, Leia stood in front of the door and tidied her appearance. She took off the high heels that she
wore on the journey, held them in one hand, and limped into the mansion barefoot.
Queenie was watching a talk show when she looked out of the window and
noticed her daughter limping. She quickly put her glass away and went to help her daughter. "What happened,
Leia?"
"Nothing. I sprained my foot." Leia sat on the couch and lowered her head, seemingly in a lot of pain.
"The heels are too high. | ought to
talk to your agent. You don't have to be so hardworking at a press conference. | know that you're not used to
wearing high heels. When you leave tonight, bring sflat shoes with you," Queenie said
pitifully.
"I miss you, Mom..." Leia suddenly sobbed. Her arms hugged around Queenie's
neck and she said coyly.
Queenie stiffened. She patted Leia's
back and said, You still act like a little girl. Isn't your Mom here for you? | saw the news earlier today. That's the
entertainment scene nowadays. If you're tired, you can always chome. You don't have to be an
actress."
"But... that's your dream. If you couldn't achieve it when you were young, let me
fulfill it for you..." Leia said foolishly.
Queenie had no response to that.
She felt a pang of melancholy when she was reminded of past events.
Her dream was to be a actress that won accolades. However, before she could realize her dream, she had
met Jack
Norman, her current husbandal ne
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appearances.
She had to kill her dream of making it big in showbiz. Her next dream was to bear
a child for her husband, but then...
Fortunately, they adopted an obedient and intelligent child ten years ago. Ten years later, Leia had never let her
mother down.
"Mom, all the news on the Intehas been blocked. Did Dad get someone to do it?" Leia was curious. If Xavier
did not do it, then it must have been her father.
Otherwise, no one else could have done it!
Jack Norman was a Provincial Committee Secretary. He had the authority to do
so!
Queenie ordered the caretaker to rub sointment on Leia's ankle. Then, she spoke, "Your Dad is still in a
meeting in the Capital. | don't think he knows about it
yet."
Leia frowned. "Then... who could it be?"
Leia lowered her head and hastily typed a message for Xavier.
[I won't be at ease if | don't know who ordered the suppression. Lethave a
meeting with your wife as soon as possible.]
Meanwhile, in the small town.
Jason led Bianca to the car. She shivered when she sat inside and felt an overbearing presence. She put away
her laptop bag and stole a glance at the man sitting next to her.
Luke was sitting casually, dressed in an expensive bespoke suit. He did not wear a tie, which exposed his
sculpted collarbones and alluring Adam's apple.
She could not tell the man's expression from his facial features. His thin lips were pressed in a straight line.
'l guess he must have read the news too?' Bianca thought.
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excitement.
"This is a real priviledge for me. | must admit | didn't think this day
would come. Let's take a look shall we." He sits down at the monitor, his hand reaching behind him as the female
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