Alive and Well

Chapter 7

Me and Liazern have been together for at least three months now. We were like newly mated wolves. Always on or near each other at all times. We thought it would be best that Liazern moved into the pack house to also contribute to help protect me and Rhys.

Rhys believes that it is only because we want to be around each other 24/7. Which is partically true. He fills the void that is missing, but I can say that it isn't the same as Ron. No one can seriously replace Ron. He will always live in my heart. There will never be a day when I won't think about him constantly. Rhys has been playing with the other pups in the pack house. He enjoys being so close to pack memebers. He truly takes after his father. He cares for his people, and he wants to have a part in their lives. A tue alapha cares for their pack and makes sure they have a relationship, a friendship of trust and respect, with them all.

I was taking a walk around the courtyard at the pack house. I came across the gazeboo where Jeremey kissed me, and Ron lost his shit and almost killed him. Thinking about it now it is kind of funny. I was completely shocked and had no clue that was coming. I stepped into the gazeboo, admiring the flower ceiling and the vines wrapped down each pillar. It was late in the evening. The sun was setting, from where I am it hit perfectly on my skin, giving me a sense of warmth and serenity. I hummed a ballroom song and danced. The sun on my skin felt like Rondni's skin on my. It felt surreal. I miss him, but I have someone new. Someone who cares and is willing to help me. Deep down, I was mad that I moved on, but I pushed that aside. I told myself I needed this, that Rhys needed this. There was also a pang of danger sitting in my heart, but I thought it was because I was stepping into a new beginning.

My eyes moved to the sky, taking in its beauty. I felt tears well up in my eyes, but I quickly blinked them away. I'm sick of feeling sorry for myself.

My attention was drawn when Liazern spoke.

"Enjoying the view?"

"Yes, very much so!" I spoke

"There is no other feeling you can compare to this. It's unlike any other, is it not?" Said Liazern

I can compare it to the warmth of Rondni's body on mine. The wholesome satisfaction I get when he holds me in his arms. This is what this feels like.

"It is one of a kind! There really is nothing like it." I said while smiling at Liazern. I questioned myself a lot when I'm with this man.

He doesn't talk about himself often, and when he leaves, he is gone for at least two days. I worry not about him, but what he is doing. That's unsettling.

"Would you like to come inside? I have made us dinner. A little pasta and wine never hurt anyone." said Liazern while holding out his hand for me to take it.

"Pasta and wine! That sounds great... you're right it never hurt anyone... hahaha!" I said to him while laughing.

I took his hand, and we walked to the kitchen where there was a small table for two.

We ate and talked mainly about me as always. Liazern wanted to spend the night in my room, but I motioned otherwise. I haven't had sex since Ron died. I can't go through with it with anyone else, at least not now. I feel like I'm betraying Rondni.

Rhys was off to bed, and I was still awake as always starring out the window watching the night. A knock on my door ajarred me from my thoughts.

I walked to it to see if it was Damien.

"What can help you at this hour?" I said to Damien, gesturing for him to walk in my room.

"We have been trying to keep track of what happened to you and Rhys, but we lost the trail. There is someone roaming our woods and a lot more frequently since Liazern moved into the pack house. No one can get close enough to them. I worry that we will not be able to stop them before it happens again. When there is a failed attempt, there is always a second mission. Normally, they take a lot more precautions than before."