LIVING A LIE
1053 Words
SHANE'S POV
" SHANE! Come down here now. We need to have a sit-down!", my dad bellowed from the first floor.
I have barely been out of my room since I heard of Emma leaving to get engaged to someone else. I know that I have absolutely no right to feel the way I do, but I did love her. I am just not worthy of her. I some how was able to drag myself out of bed and make my way down stairs to find my dad. He was already seated next to my older brother, Xayden, and it looked like he was unhappy about something.
" Sit."
I quickly sat down and shot Xayden a questioning glance which he just shrugged to. I guess whatever has dad so pissed is a mystery to both of us.
" I know this is going to be hard for both of you to hear, but do not interrupt until I am completely done explaining. Understood?"
We both were pretty confused at this point, but still obliged the old man.
" Twenty years ago, your mother and I were blessed with Xayden. A year later we were attacked by a group of rogues led by a witch who placed a curse on your mother. From that day on she could no longer have pups of our own-"
I started to speak, but before I could he raised his hand and stopped me. What the f**k does he mean mom couldn't have anymore pups? Here I am, right?! I am only 18.
" Then, we received a message about a young pup that needed a loving family. That needed someone to keep him safe from harms way. Your mother and I immediately felt that the Moon Goddess was blessing us once again. The moment we saw him, we knew he was meant to be ours from the start. Your mother named you that day, Shane. From that day you became our son. We love you no different from your brother and you both are so much alike."
I felt like my entire life was falling apart around me. My mom and dad are not my mom and dad?
" We made the decision to keep it from everyone other than the Alpha and the Luna. No one knows this truth because we didn't care if we weren't able to create you ourselves because you were ours none the less. However, your biological aunt and uncle have sent their Beta to collect you. Son, I know you probably have so many questions that even I do not have the answers to that only they know. They gave us the best gift we could have received after the harsh reality of the witch's curse set in for you mother. It is your decision to go, but I will stand by you regardless."
Just as he finished speaking a large, bald man with a goatee walked into the room. Who the hell is this? Is he my supposed aunt and uncle's Beta? Why do they only just now want to come into my life and who the f**k are they? What happened to my parents that I had to be sent away from them? Why was I in danger? I always knew that I was different from my parents and Xayden. That I was a little darker, and had hazel eyes, but I had always just thought that maybe I took after another member in the family down the line. Now I find out that I am not blood to any of them. My brother got up and put his hand on my shoulder while my dad looked near tears. I have never seen my father this way in all my years.
" No matter what, Shane, you are my baby brother.", he whispered before hugging me.
I felt just felt like I was spinning and everything was disappearing around me. The only person I want to talk to about this is now off getting married to someone else because I was too f*****g stupid to realize to take advantage of the gift I was given and just tossed her away like the 6 yrs we spent together was nothing. We shared our first kiss. She was my first and only love. I treasure the time we spent together, but I know that she deserves so much better.
AHEM.
Someone cleared their throat and I came back to my senses. I looked around to see my dad or well I am not sure what to call him now, standing next to the strange man that walked in earlier.
" This is Beta Valor. He is here to accompany you back to you Aunt and Uncle's home. Call me when you get there and when you are ready to talk. I love you, son.", my dad said as a single tear fell down his right cheek.
My brother was standing by my side and was still understandably in shock. Trust me, bro, I feel the same f*****g way. I nodded to my dad and gave him a quick hug before turning to do the same to my brother. My dad pulled a duffle bag out from beside the couch and passed it to me. We ended up having to video call my mom for another tear filled goodbye. She felt guilty that when this all happened she was away visiting our grandparents and she was visibly heart broken that I wont be here when she returns. She kept repeating that she was so sorry and that she loves me so much. She hopes that I do not resent or hate them from keeping the truth from us. Why would I resent them? Why would I hate them? They have given me so much love over the years that I would be none the wiser if this wasn't happening now. I was loved. I was spoiled. I was taught so much about compassion and love from these two people and given a chance to have a complete family. I gained a big brother who has always protected me. As I stood at the door with my duffle bag on my should waiting to leave with Beta Valor to Goddess knows where, I soaked in my last moments at my childhood home.
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