DANIKA
"Who is it?" Kaziel asks. His tone is lighthearted, but I can feel the tension winding up his body. I listen closely, keeping my eyes closed.
"Your mother."
His entire body stiffens. Still, he lets out a humorless laugh. "Is that supposed to be a joke, Kira?"
Somehow, I can tell that he isn't amused. He's mad.
"I'm not joking, Alpha. Why the hell would I do that?" Kira's voice trembles. She sounds deeply shaken. It makes my heart sink. I clearly remember how much pain Kaziel had been in when he'd mentioned his mother's death.
"Please, Kira," my mate croaks. "Don't do this to me."
Kira sniffles. "You don't think I would still be able to recognize her? She used to pick me up from school when my mum was a no-show, remember? I still remember Auntie's face clearly. It was..."
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