Iya's Blind Alpha

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

Pietro stayed the night at Iya's cottage.  Iya prepped the couch for him to sleep on but he knows sleep will evade him with Sonia still weak and Iya so close.

Every twenty minutes he would check on Sonia's temperature.  Each time he visits their bed, he finds himself captivated by the sight of his mate sleeping. He pushes aside memories of their intimate moments together.

Kieran and Diana called to ask for update.  They have been Pietro's dependable support these trying times.  Kieran sent spies to the royal witch coven to get any information as to what Calixta did to the captured and severely injured luna queen.

Pietro stirred unaware he succumbed to sleep but got surprised to find Sonia sleeping beside him.  She was all squeezed in between Pietro and the back cushion.  Pietro immediately checked her forehead and sighed to find that her temperature is normal now.  Her aura looks better too.  He kissed the little girl's head.  "You are turning into a Dada's girl, my princess."  He whispered.

Soft taps were heard by the front door.  Pietro slowly escaped Sonia's hold to see who is at the door.   

An old but elegant woman stood by the door as if already expecting Pietro and not Ana to open for her.

"Ah, the great alpha king is finally here."  She said.

Pietro used his body to push the woman further outside and gently shut the door.  He does not want Iya and Sonia to be awaken by the their voices.  He is on protective mode.

"Who are you and why do you know me?"

"Of all my children, of course,  I know my alpha king the best.  I watch over all my precious wolves and their families, like how I watched over yours.  To Iya and Sonia, I am Mrs. Jacob, their heroine and benefactor.  But to you.."  She paused with a sly smile.  "I think you know who I am."

"Moon goddess, Selene!" 

She beamed.  Pietro made sense her look or disguise.

"How? Why?"  Pietro could not give a coherent question.

"Oh my poor king.  Much as I did hear your cries and resentments, I could not interfere YET.  You see, Pietro, even gods have to give way to fate.  But over those years, I can assure you I have kept your precious mate and pup safe and comfortable.  However, I admit, there was nothing much I could do to alleviate Iya's loneliness.....or yours."

Pietro looked confused.

"She was lonely.  She felt that void too.  There were nights she would weep in her sleep and wake up confused as to what she had lost and constantly been yearning for."

"How could you stand it and let us suffer all these years?"  Pietro accusingly reprimanded.

"Because life is a test.  And it is still testing you all!"

"Why are you here?  Why did you reveal yourself to me now?"  Pietro is worried because the goddess could be cruel when she wish it.

"I just need to spice some things up for my favorite royal family.  After which, it's all up to you now, my brave and enduring alpha king.  And, I do, bring hope as well.  Curses placed on your mate will not last longer.  The bond is the key.  Love is the ultimate price and prize."

The moon goddess is speaking in riddles.  Pietro did feel relieved to hear her words.  Before he knew it, Selene stormed the house with such unnecessary drama.

"Ana!  Wake up, my child.  Who is that man you let inside your house?"  Selene started.

Iya awoke in alarm and confusion with the voice she knew all too well.  When what Mrs. Jacob uttered registered in her mind, she does not know how to explain Pietro to her.

"Mrs. Jacob, hi!  It's quite early, your visit and all.  Uhm, the man you saw is Pietro."  Iya replied as Pietro closed the door behind him, equally baffled.

"I do not like him one bit!  Promise me you will not let this man get near you and Sonia ever agian!  I forbid it!  If you know what is good for you, you better listen, dearie.  This man is trouble!"  

"Hey, wait a minute!"  Pietro objected.  He thought, what game is the goddess playing now?

"Shhh!  Zip it!  Get out!  Get out now or I will call the police!"  She squealed and yet she gave Pietro a wink.  Pietro shook his head in disbelief.

"No, my Dada stays!  Please, Mama!"  Sonia joined.

The moon goddess could not look at Sonia.  Pietro could tell she does not have the heart to distress Sonia and so she ended her acting stint with cryptic words for Iya.

"Ana, I know you are aching for someone.  The presence of this man may have given you hope and a feeling of being alive again, but trust me, he can never be yours.  He is too good looking, well-off and perfect for a blind girl with a daughter such as yourself."  Selene cringed but pressed on.  "Stop this nonsense before you and Sonia get hurt.  I am leaving now.  Wise up, child!"  She blew kisses to Sonia and patted Pietro's chest as she passed him.

And she's long gone.

Ana and Pietro were left speechless for a moment.  

Iya asked herself why the feeling of being not enough so familiar.  It was odd.  

"She is right.  We are better off without you!  Please, Pietro, I do thank you for your kindness  towards my daughter, but it ends now!   You have your life back in your pack and we have ours here in Romania.  We do not wish to burden you anymore.  It's time to say goodbye."  Iya indignantly stated.

"No, Mama!"  Sonia protested.

"Didn't you hear me yesterday when I said I will not be parted from you and Sonia any longer? Unless, you, yourself want to end my life for me now?  That's the only way I'm going."  He promised.

"Leave!"  Iya demanded.  Pietro gasped.  She surprised herself too with how much her command was laced with loathe.  But the very thought of Pietro dying petrified her and then her tears betrayed her as they fall without permission.

"You left me no choice!"  Pietro threatened.

Iya was troubled with his response.  She summoned Sonia as Pietro started calling  someone over his phone.

"You call me brother, now is the time you help THIS brother.  I am going for plan B!"  Pietro growled.  He contacted Kieran or more like pressured Kieran!

Plan B?  Iya pondered.

"What's plan B,"  Iya asked.

"THIS is plan B!"

Before Iya knew it , she felt  a quick, sharp pinch or sting when a needle penetrated her skin.

The last conscious things Iya recollected were Pietro's words: forgive me, my love; and his delectable lips over hers.

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