Chapter 18 Loriks POV Her distress tugged at something inside me . Despite my anger , a pang of guilt hit me . I quickly dressed and instructed Beta to keep a close eye on the rogue . I need to visit Lorcia , I said , my voice firm . When I arrived at the hospital , Lorcia was in a state of hysteria . Her wails were heart wrenching as she cried out about her ruined hand and her fears of never playing the piano again . orcia , I said , trying to calm her . Please , try to stay calm . Well figure this out . But her cries only grew louder . Her anguish was nearly unbearable , and I pulled out a bank card , offering it to her as a peace offering . The sight of the card seemed to soothe her a bit , but the sense of urgency remained I could see Lorcia crying but my heart only yearned for Shirley . I couldnt stop thinking about her and her pain . I knew she was all by herself and my heart was desperately forcing me towards her . In my mind and my hear , I could only imagine Shirleys pain and her not being able to play the piano . Though Lorcias crying tried her best to distract me but my worry for Shirley only grew stronger .. I have to go , I said , my voice cutting through her sobs . Shirley was hurt too . I need to see her . Lorcias eyes flashed with anger as she grabbed my arm . I am in pain , I need you You can call your parents to take care of you if you need to , Theyve gone to find the person responsible , She said , while grasping me harder .. I somehow succeeded in getting a bit away from her What ? I have already caught punished the murderer , so whom are her parents punishing ? I thought to myself Lorcias smirk was smug . Theyll make sure that awful woman , Shirley , pays for everything . Shes just jealous of me . Her words were a jolt to my system . I pushed her away , her shocked expression lingering as I left the hospital . My mind raced as I made my way back to Shirleys hospital . When I arrived , the scene was chaotic . The ward was in disarray . The room looked disgusting as if something horrible had just happened here . Rose petals were spilled all over , china tiles were dirty * Let Go My Alpha . He knelt in Regret with water and dark stains . I saw nurses and approached one of them : What happened here ? I asked urgently . There was a disturbance , the nurse explained . A couple claimed to be your relatives and caused a scene . There was an altercation , and the patient threw a vase at them . A man Intervened and arranged for a transfer . My heart sank . The couple must have been Lorcias parents , and the man who intervened had to be Maurice . I pulled out my phone and dialed Shirleys number . Maurice answered , his voice cold and unyielding . Let me speak to Shirley . I demanded . Shes resting . Maurice said , his tone dismissive . She had a confrontation with some visitors . Shes not up for phone calls right now . Where is she ? I pressed . Maurice hesitated . Shes being moved to a private hospital I own . I wont give you the address . If you cant manage the people around her , then perhaps you dont deserve to see her . When he finished , he seemed to hang up the phone . I hurriedly asked , Is Shirley okay ? I heard she had a run in with someone . The Shirley I remember was always very gentle and rarely resisted when she was harshly chastised by others . Facing the fierce Flameheart Alpha couple , she might have been hurt , which made me very worried . To my surprise , Maurices voice had a smile in it , Dont worry , she wasnt bullied . Just the opposite , she was brave enough to defend herself . The call ended abruptly , leaving me feeling frustrated and helpless . For the next week , my life consumed by the search for Shirley . My attempts to reach her were futile my calls went unanswered , and my mind link was rejected repeatedly . I even went to the piano shop , but I was told Shirley and Maurice had been out of town for days . The realization that our relationship might end over this was a bitter pill to swallow . The thought that I might see her next at the Council of Wolves was almost unbearable . On a special holiday , I decided to visit my mother , hoping some clarity might come from it . My mother lived in a suburban villa , having severed ties with the werewolf world after my father refected her . After 1 Let Go My Alpha , He knelt in Regret 15.2 % . other , Caroline , was not the last Luna but had been my fathers mate before he chose a path . After my fathers rejection , she had left the werewolf community , heartbroken and isillusioned . Pregnant with me , she had come to the human world alone , seeking refuge and raising me in a world that was both foreign and isolating . She had kept her distance from the pack , choosing . to live a quiet life away from the complexities of our world . Over the years , I visited her occasionally , when my duties allowed . Her home was a serene villa , a stark contrast to the chaotic life I led . Despite the distance between us , she remained a touchstone , a reminder of the life I might have had If things had been different . As I approached the villa , the familiar sight of its neat garden and tranquil setting provided a rare moment of peace . But as I stepped closer , I heard a voice that made me freeze in my tracks . It was unmistakably Shirleys . My heart skipped a beat as I pushed open the door and stepped inside . The villas interior was as calm and inviting as ever , but the sound of Shirleys voice clear and distressed cut through the tranquility . I followed the sound , a mixture of hope and anxiety swirling in my chest , as I made my way through the villa towards the source of the voice . 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