He was technically accountable for them. She was just aware of his exclamation that day: ‘the worst of the worst.’ How could she be anticipated to comprehend otherwise? Naturally, she would have struggled for her survival, striving to attain freedom. There was no alternative, given what she had overheard, and subsequently awakened after being incapacitated, restrained by silver, while being conveyed back to the pack.
She was uncertain if the girls should participate in the necessary discussion. She did not believe that to be the case. They appeared content, more than pleased to have a father, and they held affection for him. Maybe it was simply Karis who had watched the news and overheard the grownups at his school talking about it.
She had attempted to make sure that they didn’t see the news, had tried to make sure that they did not know what was really going on, her struggle with him. But somewhere along the way he had seen it. Though he was barely 5, if Luke’s name had been uttered on whatever he was viewing, and she was convinced that it would have been. He recognised exactly who this man was and now knew where her injuries originated from.
He plainly assumed she was remaining here out of fear. That was not going to be a good thing. How was she going to convince him otherwise? Their lives had been disrupted; she had been abducted, harmed, and terrified. He had witnessed her in a state of distress, panic, and ultimately devastation, and he was now certain that he held Luke responsible for everything.
She believed that explaining it to him would not alleviate his concerns, as it ultimately traced back to his father, who was also responsible for her banishment. Their lives had been tranquil and stable until the day she was summoned back to the pack. Subsequently, there was much upheaval due to the abrupt relocation of the triplets’ school. That was only the beginning.
Karis was undoubtedly apprehensive about being present. She needed to devise a method to reverse that situation before he could feel at ease inside this pack or in the presence of his father. I needed to contemplate the method for accomplishing it.
Luke and Maddis were dissatisfied with Bella’s reply. Maddis wished to avoid upsetting his companion, since he had noticed Tyler’s involvement in her remarks to them. Both anticipated he would attempt to attribute the blame on her. It was entirely contrary to his intentions. Recognised his culpability for her departure and his ignorance regarding his own offspring.
As she extricated herself from his embrace and departed, he realised she anticipated his response. He was growled at by his own creature, as both Bella and Tyler shared the same sentiment. It seems that mating with them did not resolve the issue.
He needed a minute to ensure Maddis was composed; his inner beast was agitated, attempting to connect with Tyler but was swiftly rebuffed. Maddis was frustrated, but his anger was directed only at himself, not at his Mate, Bella.
After a whole minute of the beast prowling and aggressively swishing its tail, he finally crouched down and gazed at his Mate via Luke’s eyes. Was dissatisfied, to put it mildly. Luke propelled himself away from the wall to join the females, certain that this would please Maddis. Both smiled at him, and upon his seating, Minka immediately ascended into his lap, prompting him to reciprocate her grin.
His attention, however, was focused on Karis and Bella, and he overheard his son enquire whether they would reside here permanently, since she feared she may be harmed again. His gaze shifted to his mate and son. Both he and his beast experienced pain upon comprehending that singular statement. His boy assumed that his father had injured his mother. They had been brought here by strangers and were now required to remain.
Heard he had viewed the news and speculated whether he had witnessed the press conference that occurred between them. He believed she would have prevented them from witnessing it. Luke had observed the real news coverage, none of which favoured him in any respect. Her damaged condition has consistently been displayed on the television. Or it had here. He was unaware of the news coverage from that location.
Bella responded to Karis’s inquiry, indicating they may converse later; yet, it was evident to both him and Maddis that the boy would prefer his absence from the room. “Fix it,” Maddis growled at him.
Luke was uncertain about the repair, met her gaze for an extended period, struggled to interpret her face, which appeared to convey a blend of emotions. It was evident why he was unable to establish a connection with his son. Karis held him accountable for her death and injuries, and he was justified in doing so.
He was the one who had her brought in, despite his Beta’s disapproval and inquiry over his certainty in that decision. Benzy’s method of counsel against it. Even his father had counselled him to attend in person, yet he declined. He completely compromised everything independently. He was entirely to blame.
Luke was uncertain about how to rectify the situation and how to convey this to little Karis, given it was really his responsibility, having occurred during her arrival at his behest. His request. He rectified his statement; although she was not meant to be injured in any way, she had been, and that was all his responsibility and approach.
Although not executed by his own hand, all events transpired as a result of his fury.
She had been estranged from her children for more than a day, maybe two complete days and probably two nights, which had frightened the youngsters. They could have presumed she was deceased when she failed to return home that night. That they would be orphaned and alone in her absence. He was unequivocally certain that she had never left them unattended, given her identity and her apprehension for their safety.
