Zephyr's POV
I was happy after hearing that instead of killing her, they had chosen to make her the Pack's slave instead. I had reasoned that death was simply too good for someone as evil as her and I sought to make her life a living nightmare, so much so that she would beg for death but I would make sure not to give her that luxury. She would have to pay. I had thought.
After becoming Alpha, I focused more on punishing her, it became my sole purpose. The reason why I went to bed every night and woke every morning. I thought I was only doing the right thing, only keeping the promise I had made to my parents but I was only ruining an innocent girl's life. I didn't cry out, I didn't try to heal, I didn't try to get over my trauma, I instead let it turn me into a beast. My actions, though brutal, were carried out for a reason.
I'm not trying to defend my actions because in life, we'll all have to face one type of trauma or the other but what matters is how we deal with our grief, I had failed to fight my own demons and find peace with myself, I had instead decided to vent it out on poor Evelyn and blame her for all my problems. I had dealt with my own trauma in a bad way and that's why I have to face the consequences.
I instantly remember a particular phrase that mother always used to say when she was alive. "Give others happiness and only happiness is what you will get, it also happens in reverse as well. No matter how lucky or privileged you think you are, you're not above the wrath of the goddess, what you give is what you get."
My mother had always told me that while I was growing up and I had forgotten about it at some point. If I had abided by it then at least none of this would have happened.
What could I have done though, I wanted to punish Evelyn for killing my father but I guess vengeance was never mine to begin with and the way I had taken my revenge was actually the problem, it kind of makes me feel twisted.
I sigh and rub my chest, feeling my fragile heart race a bit. When thunder strikes, only then do I realize that a storm has begun and with this raging storm, comes an unfamiliar feeling within. I can't tell what it is but I feel expectant, almost like my heart is longing for someone or something but I don't even know what it is yet. A sudden burst of euphoria rushes within me, like something good is about to happen.
I look around and try to see if I can spot Evelyn but rather than my gorgeous runaway mate, my eyes fall on a little girl in a cute onesie and I start to wonder what she's doing here instead of being in bed. She seems sad, almost like she's about to cry but the minute our eyes meet, Kieran springs up within me and blurts the words I had never expected to hear.
"Pup! Pup! Pup! She's our pup!" Kieran chanted within me, immediately springing up excitedly but despite Kieran's enthusiasm about meeting our supposed pup, I'm left utterly confused and frozen on the spot.
Pup? What pup? I had never seen this little girl in my life before and though I had fucked a lot of girls in the past, none of them had ever approached me about being pregnant because I always use a condom and even if one of the girls did have my child, I'm pretty sure I would be already aware a long time ago so none of this makes sense.
I gesture to the little girl to come to me and as if by a magnetic pull, she walks towards me slowly. The closer she got, the more the feeling of my bond with her grew, my attachment and care for this girl was growing and I had just met her.
The minute she stood in front of me, I was mesmerized and all my questions flew right out the window. Pulling her slightly big cat ears hoodie down, I saw that she was an exact replica of me but in a female version. Her eyes were big bright orbs of emerald and her light blonde hair was the same as mine. She had basically inherited all my facial features, even my celestial nose and the birthmark on the side of my right eye.
I was filled with mixed feelings as she just kept staring at me strangely, I could still see that she was sad. I tried to say something but I just couldn't form a single word. What was I supposed to say? Hi, I'm your dad, nice to meet you for the first time? No, I can't say that. Besides, who could her mother be?
Without thinking too much, I instantly have a guess. It might be a little far off but it's the only thing that makes sense and if I'm right on this one, I'll forever be grateful to Selene.
The little girl who I just found out is my daughter seems frightened so I have to pull myself together and find out what the problem is. "Is everything OK, dear? Why do you look so sad?" I asked the only questions that came to my mind.
"Sir, have you seen my mummy? I'm very scared, I need my mummy now." She cried and just then, there was another blast of thunder from the heavy rain and she ran into my arms, clutching on to me tightly with her small hands.
In that moment, I felt a sharp sense of contentment and fulfillment. It's nothing like I've ever felt before and it's wholesome. I had never known that being a father would feel so good, having your child in your arms and their little heart trusting you to protect them was just the best thing ever. I had only become a father for two minutes and I was already loving it. I felt a strong attachment to my daughter, a strong wave of duty and fatherliness washing over me. I wrapped my arms protectively around her and carried her, resting her on my shoulder.
"Sssh. It's OK, you don't have to be scared because I'm here. I'll protect you and I'll never let anything happen to you ." I cooed and patted my soft hair gently and I felt her ease up a bit and my heart leapt in joy.
After a few minutes of calming her down, she finally seemed relaxed and she asked me to put her down.
She's a bit feisty and I like that, it reminds me of a certain someone and my suspicions grow. I only hope that I'm right or I'll feel heartbroken. If this girl is my child with Evelyn then it would be easier to get back together with her.
"What is your name?" I asked her and she looked up to me. She hesitated a bit before answering.
"My name is Nevaeh." She answered and I smiled. What a beautiful name, it's perfect. It's just the right name for my beautiful little daughter.
"You have such a lovely name." I complimented. "Thank you." She said with a smile and it was obvious she seemed a lot more comfortable with me. This is good progress.
"How old are you?" I asked and she looked at me strangely. "Why are you asking me this? Will you help me find my mummy?" She asked and it took a decent amount of effort for me not to burst into laughter. She's just so cute, I'm loving her more with each minute that passes.
"Yes, I'll help you find your mummy but first, you have to answer my questions, OK?" I asked.
"OK." She answered with a nod and I caressed her cheek softly.