Chapter 17 The room fell into a heavy silence after he left . It was then that Lena , my wolf , appeared in my mind , her presence both calming and reassuring . Have you forgotten , Sherley ? she said gently . Youll be as good as new . Goddess Luna has given us the power to heal . No one can bring us down . Miraculously , I felt a slight casing of the pain in my hand . It was a small miracle , but it provided me with a glimmer of hope . I asked Lena if we could heal this wound completely . Of course , she replied proudly .. It all made some sense . I quickly asked if Loriks leg was even healed by us . Lena replied Yes my love , see how we saved his crippled leg and made him healthy .. I was surprised and amused while she continued Its our ability that also affects those around us , especially our mates , that is the reason after being diagnosed and unable to even walk , we miraculously cured his leg because of our healing energies and this silently kept on influencing him for 3 years I thought back to when I was caring for Lorik earlier , the way his injured legs were covered in scars , and it gave me some comfort to think that if injuries of that magnitude could be healed , then my hand injuries were probably nothing . I was overwhelmed with emotions and gratitude so I gave Lena a very warm look .. I was astonished . Could our combined strength truly heal my injuries ? The thought was both comforting and surprising The quiet of the room was abruptly interrupted when the door swung open , and a pair of impeccably dressed individuals entered . Their haughty demeanor was evident as they looked around the room with disdain . Shirley Eaton ? the woman asked , her voice dripping with contempt . Are you the she wolf who is clinging to Lorik and keeping Lorcia from being with him ? I stared at her , confusion and alarm swirling within me . Who are you ? The woman and the man introduced themselves with an air of superiority . We are Lorcias parents , the man said . Alpha and Luna of the Flameheart Pack . After 1 Let Go My Alpha . He knelt in Regret My heart raced . I was about to ask them to leave when their next words struck me like a blow . orcia was attacked by thugs and injured her hand , the woman accused , her voice thick with bitterness . You must have orchestrated this to secure the Lina position for yourself . Youre a wicked woman . I was stunned into silence . The weight of their accusations and the realization of Loriks hurried departure overwhelmed me . So , he had rushed off to be with Larcia after hearing about her injury ? The truth was crushing . The Alphas indifferent tone cut through me like a knife . Lorik threw you under the bus the moment he heard about Lorcias injury , he said coldly . You should just leave and not stay here to be humiliated . When they finished , they looked at me with condescending eyes , as if waiting to see me weep in shame and walk away from the place . But they were destined to be disappointed . I looked at them coldly , You should ask Lorik who is actually chasing after whom right now . And , as for your claim that I framed Lorcia There are a lot of people here and they all heard of it . If you continue to slander me here , I dont mind meeting you in court . Loriks POV The fury that raged within me was unlike anything Id felt in a long time . My hands trembled with barely contained violence as my mind replayed the image of Shirleys injured hand . It was a white hot anger that consumed me , urging me to tear through every obstacle in my path . I could think straight , the only coherent thought being the need for revenge . I gathered my men and scoured every street in the neighborhood , Betas voice broke through my haze of rage . He stood before me , his face etched with grim determination . We used considerable force and managed to capture the man . Hes in custody now . My gaze locked onto Beta , my anger barely suppressed . What do you know about him ? Why did he target Shirley ? Hes one of the rogues who fled after our last confrontation , Beta replied , his voice steady . I suspect this attack was a retaliatory move aimed directly at you . H Without a moments hesitation , I stormed towards the holding facility where the rogue was being detained . The sight of him , battered and bruised from a grueling interrogation , did little to temper my rage . stormed into the interrogation room . The rogue looked up , his eyes defiant despite the pain . Why aid you go after Shirley ? I demanded , my voice a low growl The rogue sneered , a malicious grin stretching across his face . I wanted to hurt those close to you . Make you suffer . That was all the motivation I needed . With a fierce snarl , I grabbed his hand and twisted it violently . The sickening crack of bones breaking was a twisted satisfaction , the rogues screams echoing off the walls . I retaliated with equal brutality , ensuring he felt every ounce of the pain he had inflicted on Shirley . As the rogues cries faded into weak moans , I stepped back , my breathing heavy but my rage slightly alleviated . I sank into a nearby chair , lighting a cigarette , trying to calm my turbulent emotions . Beta approached , holding out a phone with a serious expression . Theres a call for you , Beta said , his tone both respectful and concerned . I took the phone , my mind still burning with anger . Hello ? I said , trying to steady my voice . On the other end , Lorcias voice was strained and tearful . 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