The Cursed Twin Alphas

Chapter 4: Leaving

POV: Emery

"Em, what did he want? Who was that?" My dad grabs my arm, pulling me around the corner of the pack house. He seems a little too skittish for my liking. He did just bet away a large amount of money. I have no doubt someone will be coming around soon to collect.

"Don't flatter yourself. It wasn't for you." I push him away. "What was that about? Why did Alpha Tyler request you personally? Who was that man?" Dad shoots question after question at me.

"Where is mom?" I ask. I'm going to tell them together. I only have two hours to get my things together, so I will use my time wisely.

"She's at work in the kitchen," Dad answers. Dad and I work outside in the garden and greenhouse while mom is a cook and a maid inside the pack house.

"Ok, let's go see her. I need to tell you both something." I walk towards the pack house's back entrance with my dad in tow.

As soon as we enter the pack house kitchen, I spot my mother. "Bethany, we need to talk." Dad goes to her. My mother used to be so beautiful, but now she looks so worn out and old. Her body shows how much the drugs have taken a toll on her.

"What is it? Ezra, I'm working, whatever it is, it can wait." Mom says. "No, it can't, Mom. I only have two hours before I have to leave." I pull her into the dining hall to speak.

"Emery, what are you on about now? Leaving? You can't leave." Mom says, looking as though she might have a panic attack. My mom relies on me to keep this family intact. I wish I could do this and stay here, but I can't.

"Dad is here, he will take care of you. Aunt Hayley will be healed in a few months, and she'll come take care of you. I'll only be gone for a year. I have to do this." I explain.

"I don't understand what is happening?" Mom asks almost at the brink of tears. I explain my conversation with Devon. "I must go. The moon goddess has called upon me. I cannot deny her call." No wolf in their right mind would deny the moon goddess' word.

"Ezra, tell her she can't go. We need her here with us." Mom begs. "I can't, my love. We have to learn to live without her. One day soon, she will find her mate and leave anyway." Dad realizes.

"See, even dad knows we need to go. It's time to fly the nest." Sierra says it matter-of-factly. "Not now, Si." I'm in no mood for her attitude right now, even if she is right.

"No, you have to stay. We can take care of Hayley ourselves. She doesn't need the serum." Mom cries. "Yes, she does. Look at you, Mom. When was the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror? I can't trust either of you alone with her." I say in frustration.

Mom begins to sob. I sigh put of frustration. "Mom, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be so harsh. I will be back in one year." I hate leaving her like this,s but I don't have the time.

"Bethany, let her go," Dad whispers to Mom as he holds my sobbing mother in his arms. "Goodbye." I leave them.

Tears leak from my eyes as I walk away. I didn't think this would be so hard. Why is it so hard? I'm coming back. Though I have this deep feeling within that says I won't be.

I spent the rest of my time packing and informing those who need to know about my leaving today. I throw as many of my clothes as I can find in as many bags as I can find around the house. The bags consist of 3 backpacks and 2 duffle bags.

I don't have a suitcase because I've never been on vacation, nor have I ever left the pack. This will be a first for me.