Chapter Fourteen : Blood for Blood 494 NICOLE The execution never happened . By sunrise , Nadia had vanished into thin air , leaving behind an empty cell , escaping without a trace . I told myself to let it go . Move past it despite what she had done because no wolf had died in weeks . She was gone , and so was the threat . At least , thats what I told myself . Yet even as I repeated those words , trying to force them into my heart , my feet betrayed me . I found myself moving toward him , drawn by some invisible force . Nathan stood like a statue , his back to me , staring at his fathers freshly turned grave . Im sorry for your loss , I said finally , my voice barely above a whisper . 50 % 11:39 1/6 king the wrong medical My Crazy Husband Beat Edited 10:27 pm 11:39 Chapter Fourteen : Blood for Blood 504 For a moment , I thought he hadnt heard me . The stillness stretched between us , so taut it felt like it might snap . Then , finally , he spoke , his voice low and rough , as if dragged up from a place he had long buried . I waited for my mother to come back . The words caught me off guard , and I stood frozen , listening . For two years straight , I stood outside the territory gates every night , hoping she d return . I wanted to be the first person she saw if she ever came back . He scoffed bitterly , shaking his head . But she never did . And still , that wasnt enough for me . I stole my fathers phone and called her . Do you know what she said ? He turned slightly , his eyes dark and distant . She said , You re the reason I left in the first place . I never wanted you , so don t ever call me again . I inhaled sharply , but he didnt stop . 50 % 11:39 2/6 aking the wrong amon HWyCoy and be 11:39 504 Chapter Fourteen : Blood for Blood It took me years to understand that her problems went far beyond me but it didnt matter . I told myself that all women were like that incapable of staying , incapable of love . He paused , his gaze returning to the grave . Then my father brought Nadia home , and she filled the void my mother left and I really did love her as a brother should a sister . Just when I thought he was done , he continued . I hated you when my father forced me to marry you . I hated you because you were a reminder of everything I didnt want . But then , I let you in , and for a moment , I thought I could be happy . Until I saw those pictures . He let out a bitter laugh . I believed it because it was easier to believe youd betray me than to believe I could be wrong . I destroyed the one thing that couldve made me happy . And now , Ive missed two years of my sons life . I dont even know how to begin to ask you to forgive me . 50 % 11:39 3/6 Chapter Fourteen : Blood for Blood His words hit me like a blow , raw and unfiltered . In three years of marriage , he had never spoken about his mother . I swallowed hard , my voice trembling as I asked , Is she alive ? His expression hardened . Shes dead to me . The finality in his tone sent a shiver down my spine . Silence stretched between us again , but my thoughts were anything but quiet . I wanted to scream at him for believing Nadias lies , for not giving me the benefit of the doubt , for not asking me a single question that could ve saved us . But instead , I found myself saying , I dont want you to ask for my forgiveness because honestly , I dont think I can ever forgive you . 99 He didnt respond , so I kept going , the words spilling out before I could stop them . 50 % 11:40 4/6 Chapter Fourteen : Blood for Blood Nadia is gone . Im sure she wont be foolish enough to try anything else , so this is over . Daniel is your son , and well figure out a way to share custody , but beyond that , theres nothing left between us . The truth doesn t change what you did , and it never will . My wolf howled in protest , but I forced myself to turn away . I had barely taken a step when he called my name . I stopped , but I didnt look back . I will never stop trying to fix what I broke , he said , his voice heavy with a mix of determination and regret . No matter No how long it takes . I turned to face him , meeting his gaze . The pieces are gone . You cant fix what doesnt exist anymore , I paused for a second before whispering the words that felt final , Goodbye , Nathan . As I walked away , only one thought filled my mind : 50 % 11:40 LO 5/6 Chapter Fourteen : Blood for Blood It was over . Or so I thought , until hours later , I found myself rooted to the spot , frozen in shock . Geralds lifeless eyes stared back at me , unseeing , his body crumpled in a way that screamed violence . And as if to cement the horror , my gaze drifted to the words scrawled in blood across the ground : Blood for Blood . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!