Chasing His Betrayed Luna

68. A Strong Hero



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Katie's giggles were loud and melodious to my ears as we walked back to the apartment together. My heart swelled with pride and love for the little girl. It pleased me to know that getting justice for her was the reason she was happier.

"I can't wait to tell Kyle all about this, Mom. He'd be extremely happy to know that our dad is not only an Alpha but he is also a strong hero." Katie squealed.

I maintained a happy face for her despite my clenching heart as I recalled that even though I was able to make Katie happy today, this happiness wouldn't last if Kyle didn't return to her soon. What kind of hero would that make me?

The issues of the bullies have been sorted but the kidnapping case was still unresolved.

I reached out to Alpha Clinton yesterday after Larisa stormed out of my office in tears. I had to hurt Larisa yesterday to put an end to our so-called relationship that would only hurt her more in the future.

Alpha Clinton was shocked to hear from me and he sympathized with me when I informed him that the missing boy happened to be my son. Since he was the closest thing I had to a father, I opened up to him and asked for his help.

Alpha Clinton promised to get back to me with good news before the end of today. Also, my men have been searching according to the new plans Andrew and I agreed on yesterday.

"He would be found very soon. There is nothing to worry about." Lex's encouraging words bounced off the walls of my mind.

I let those words into my heart with hopes that it would ache less.

"Thank you for doing that for her. I haven't seen her happy since Kyle was taken."Aurelia whispered to me right after Katie ran out of earshot to join her nanny and the female warrior. The duo had been walking ahead of us. "It makes me happy to see her happy."

"You don't have to thank me for trying to be a good father and a better Alpha." I retorted with a smile. "I've failed you countless times. I better start making up for that."

To my surprise, Aurelia chuckled and etched, "I hope you aren't trying to impress me and Katie so I can change my mind about leaving. There is no hope for us. I'm also engaged to Tristan-"

"As much as I still want you back, this isn't about you. I just had to get justice for my daughter." I countered with nothing but the truth. "Tristan is an obstacle but I'm willing to-"

"My fiance is not an obstacle." Aurelia cut me off, defending Tristan with no hesitation. "You can stop trying to impress me and find a way to take care of the woman you have by your side. You have a long history of doing the opposite of that."

"Are you telling me to take care of Larisa after I confessed that I'm in love with you?" I questioned not knowing how to feel.

Aurelia had every right to say no to me for the rest of our lives but he doesn't have the right to decide who my heart wants-

"Yes, Raiden. You should stop making the women who support you cry. I don't like Larisa but Katie mentioned running into her yesterday and she-" "Can we change the topic or walk in silence instead of talking about Laria and me? It's uncomfortable." I interrupted.

"Oh, I never knew talking about the woman you chose over me would be uncomfortable! You can go back to whatever-" Aurelia started gritting at me.

But the nanny who had reached the apartment door called our attention to an envelope that she found underneath the entrance door. Aurelia completely forgot about our argument, running straight for the door and I did the same.

It has to be it-

"The kidnapper has sent another note." My wolf stated hopefully.

I got to the door before Aurelia and took the note from the nanny. "Thank you, I muttered to her before ripping the envelope open. My eyes scanned the letter as fast as they could. I couldn't read the content out loud because of Katie's presence.

Yet

"You want to get your son back badly. I see how you have been searching. Ksee how worried you have been. I pity you, Aurelia. You even had to lie to your daughter about her brother's whereabouts. Tsk! Hospital? Not bad for idiots like you guys. Come get your son, Aurelia. Come alone or you won't get him back alive."

A small map was added to the note and there was a clear mark on the meeting spot the kidnapper had chosen.

"What does it say?" Aurelia asked impatiently before snatching the note from me with shaky hands.

The nanny led Katie into the house while the female warriors stayed behind, watching Aurelia like a hawk. Aurelia read the note quietly. I expected her to dash toward the marked spot immediately after she finished reading the note.

As if that wasn't shocking enough, Aurelia boomed, leaving no room for argument, "It's her. Larisa wrote this note. She is the kidnapper." Shock was clearly written all over the warrior's face as she stared at Aurelia who somehow looked different yet still the same. I tried to get over the energy radiating around us and wrap my mind around Aurelia's accusation.

But there was no wrapping my head around this... all of this... whatever it might be.