Chapter Four : A Mothers Worst Nightmare NICOLE The scream tore through the night , cutting through the stillness like a blade . I was out of bed and halfway down the stairs before I even realized what I was doing , the sound of chaos pulling me toward the pack s borders . When I reached the clearing , the sight before me made my stomach churn . One of my wolves lay dead his body broken and lifeless . A she wolf knelt beside him , her piercing cries echoing through the darkness as two warriors tried to hold her back . Victor , wake up ! she sobbed , her voice raw with desperation . Please , wake up ! I closed my eyes , swallowing hard against the lump in my throat . My heart ached for her , but I couldnt allow myself to 45 % 11.36 1/6 Chapter Four : A Mothers Worst Nightmare crumble . Gerald appeared at my side , his face grim . Before he could speak , I exhaled sharply and gave the order . Have him buried . Ill address the pack at dawn . He nodded , and as he turned to relay the instructions , I cast another glance at the she wolf . Her cries had softened into quiet , heartbreaking murmurs as the warriors . guided her away . The scene twisted my stomach with guilt , and a voice whispered in my mind : This is your fault . Because I had tried to reduce the number of wolves I sent out but I still needed to scout the area so his death was on me . I forced myself to turn away , unwilling to let the pack see the cracks in my armor . By the time I returned to my quarters , sleep was impossible . I checked on Daniel , as I always did when I couldnt rest , gently brushing a strand of his dark hair from his tiny face . He was my anchor , my reason to keep fighting . 45 % 11:36 2/6 11:36 444 Chapter Four : A Mothers Worst Nightmare . But tonight , not even his peaceful presence could soothe me . I lay awake until dawn , staring at the ceiling , my mind racing with questions and plans . When my phone buzzed , I sat up , a wave of relief washing over me at the sight of Ivans name . Finally , some progress . Im sorry , he said the moment I answered , his tone heavy with regret . My stomach tightened . What do you mean , sorry ? He hesitated . There is a law in the Kaldor faction any alliance request must be approved by Nathan . I was aware of this but Nathan had never cared . As far as I know , he s never disapproved an alliance , Ivan continued , his voice cautious . But … once he found out it was you … His words trailed off , but he didnt need to finish . 45 % 11:36 3/6 11:36 Chapter Four : A Mothers Worst Nightmare I gritted my teeth , struggling to keep my voice steady . I understand . Maybe I 11 try another pack . 45+ There was a pause on the other end of the line before he spoke again , quieter this time . Nicole … you wont get anyone to help . Hes blacklisted you and no one will dare cross Nathan . My hand tightened around the phone as a wave of anger crashed over me . Without another word , I ended the call , the sound of my own heavy breathing filling the silence . Even after all this time , he was still determined to make my life hell . A knock at the door snapped me out of my thoughts . I opened it to find Gerald standing there , his expression tense . The wolves are waiting for you , he said , bowing his head . Tell them Ill address them later , I replied curtly . Before he could respond , I 45 % 11:36 4/6 11:37 Chapter Four : A Mothers Worst Nightmare 46+ continued , Have the car prepared . Two warriors will accompany us were going to the Kaldor faction . Gerald hesitated , his brow furrowing . Nicole- Whatever argument he was about to make was interrupted by the sound of rapid footsteps . One of the omegas burst into view , her eyes wide with fear . She bowed deeply , her voice trembling . Forgive me for interrupting , Luna , but … She faltered , tears welling in her eyes . Speak , I ordered , my chest tightening with unease . She stammered , her words coming out in broken pieces . It was my turn to prepare Daniel for his bath . But … when I went into his room , he wasnt there . The world tilted beneath me . I thought maybe he d crawled out of his 45 % 11:36 5/6 11:37 Chapter Four : A Mothers Worst Nightmare crib or some other Omega must have thought it was her turn , she continued , 45+ tears streaming down her face . But then I saw the windows were open . My wolf surged forward , a low growl rumbling in my chest as I struggled to breathe . The omegas voice broke , her anguish cutting through me like a knife . Im so sorry , Luna . Ive asked and searched everywhere . Ive asked warriors to help . She paused , meeting my eyes with a look of utter despair . No one can find him . He s not within the territory . The room seemed to close in around me , my wolf howling in fury and panic . Daniel was gone . My son was gone . And someone had taken him . 45 % 11:37 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!