The Beaten Path.

chapter 9: Mother Part 1

April POV
The plan is finally in motion. I've waited so long to get back at her for what she did to my family, April thought to herself as she waited for Joe and Jarred to arrive.

"Hello, April," Joe and Jarred greeted as they walked in.

"Hello," April replied. "As you both know, our plan is now in full force. We have successfully placed hidden cameras in the Blood Night pack house, and we got the letter to Kelly," she said excitedly.

"Are we ready for phase two of our plan?" April asked Joe.

"Yes, we are. The cabin has been set up for us," Jarred replied.

"I can't wait to get my hands on her. Just imagining her face as she reads my letter puts the biggest smile on my face. I can only imagine how I'll feel when we have her again and can finally make her feel the pain she caused me!" April exclaimed, watching the hidden camera monitor.

"You will have your revenge soon, April. With Jarred and me backing you, you'll succeed," Joe assured her. "Everything is set and ready to go; we leave in 10 minutes," Jarred added.

"I'm ready for this! It's long overdue; let's go!" April declared, rising from her chair.

Kelly POV
It's been a week since we fully mated. During this time, we have trained hard, and I am now officially the fastest wolf in our pack. Dom's parents have taught me everything I need to know about being Luna. I have become stronger, both physically and mentally, and I have gained my powers that come with being a silver wolf. I haven't told anyone, not even Dom. Athena advised me that it would be best to keep it a secret from my mother, so I took her advice.

As for my powers, I possess the power of sight and speed. My sight allows me to see parts of the future, but it's not as straight forward as it seems. The future I see comes in three frames, as I call them. Each frame represents different outcomes based on the actions I take. Unfortunately, I can't predict which actions will influence which frame. These powers, while a blessing in some ways, carry unforeseen consequences. I can already feel the strain it might put on my relationships—those around me can't know the burden I bear, and keeping secrets could create distance. Moreover, the fate of the pack could also hang in the balance, dependent on my choices and perhaps altering the path of our future due to my visions.

I have already seen three frames: The worst outcome—my mother gets what she always wanted: me dead. I lose Dom, but we win the battle against my mother. We win the war, but I lose my mother; I survive, as does Dom. My speed allows me to move as fast as lightning, and I can control how much I use. When I unleash my full speed, it feels as though the world around me freezes while I accomplish whatever needs to be done. Having these powers is extremely valuable; I can use them not only for myself but also to help our pack and anyone in need. For now, though, I must keep them hidden from others.

The pack has grown stronger and closer. We are enjoying a cookout, taking a much-needed break from training, and what better way to relax than by the pool with friends and family?

April POV
We arrived at the Blood Night territory and are currently hiding in the shadows of the forest, waiting for the right moment to strike.

"Alright, Jarred will take the lead on the attack. April will go for Kelly, and I will assist with anyone who comes her way. The rest of you handle the pack members," Joe commanded in his Alpha voice. Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Good. Now shift into your wolves, and let's go!" Joe shouted. Everyone shifted, and Jarred took off first toward Dominic.

"I'm coming for you, bitch. I'm coming," April thought as she sprinted toward Kelly, with the rest of the Skylight members following.

Kelly POV
Dom, Kyle, and I are sitting by the pool when I excuse myself to go to the bathroom. Once inside, I quickly do what I need to. As I finish up, I hear a commotion outside, so I hurry to dry my hands and head back out. The scene I encounter is like no other. I see pack members—both in human and wolf forms—fighting fiercely to protect our pack. My old pack members are tearing into my pack members.

Then, out of nowhere, I am hit hard in the side, knocking the wind out of me and sending me stumbling to the ground. As I recover from the hit, I glance to my right and see Jarred lunging for Dom.

"LOOK OUT!" I shout to him, just before I am punched in the face, plunging me into darkness.