" You asked for me Luna?"

" Yes, Cara please come in." She enters inside and closes the door, before sitting on the opposite side of me.

I'm currently in mine and Mica's home office because I had a few things to do before I left, for my old pack. Today was the day that I would finally see my father, after what happened that night in that forest.

I haven't been able to erase that night from my mind and once I see my father's eyes connect with mine, it is only then, I shall feel that sense of relief. I wanted so badly for things to turn differently but the end results, gave me the greatest panic.

Seeing him again has been long overdue but I don't regret, waiting for just a little bit because I had more time to bond with my little one and nurse her. In these past weeks, I have had the greatest pleasure of being a mother and I am still learning.

It is the most fulfilling yet sometimes exhausting with the long hours kind of thing, but I have no regrets because I get to be a witness, to my little Butterfly growing up.

I know that I should have gone much earlier, right after Mica and Ulana left, but I needed to do something first.

" There's something I've been meaning to do and looking for the right time, seemed to not work, that's why, I chose right now to do it." I say, digging into the side drawer.

I take out the rectangular velvet box and push it towards her.

At first, she doesn't say anything but curiously takes the box and open it. It is only then I receive a reaction from her and it is a small gasp, before she starts glancing between the gift and me.

" Luna, is this for me?" She asks uncertain.

I nod my yes.

" I-I can't take this Luna, I-I'm sorry." She says nervously, pushing it back to me but I stop her.

" Cara, to me, you are my family and I have every right to spoil my family anytime I want. Don't take that right away from me." I say.

She lets out a resigned sigh after hesitating and nods.

A smile takes over, knowing that she has accepted my gift.

Cara has always been by my side and she has always been so loyal to me, she has never complained or asked anything of me. Cara's heart has always been in the right place and she has always been appreciative for everything she has, but in my eyes, she deserves to be spoilt and treated like a princess.

I meant what I just said to her, I consider her family to me. She is important to me and I never want her to ever think she is just my right hand, because to me, she is like the sister I never had.

I continue speaking, this time as I rise to my feet and walk over to her side. " For so many years, you've always been by my side, you've been my most loyal and your care for me, is what I've held dear to my heart. I want to thank you right now on your loyalty, your friendship and your heart for me and my family.

Thank you for being here for me when I've needed someone the most. Thank you for being you and showing me true sisterhood." I put the bracelet around her wrist before taking her hand and kissing the back of it.

" Cara,  I never want you, for a moment, to ever think that I never think of you or - "

I let out a gasp of surprise when she takes my hand and places it against her cheek. " Never Luna, I could never think that."

" You are more then my Luna, you are the one I look up to and the one I trust the most, along with my mate. You have saved my life so many times but that day, when you intervened and defended me against that sick man, I knew then, that my trust in you, would never have doubts.

You have always believed in me, when no one else did and you trust me. Gosh, Luna...." She sniffles.

" Cara -"

" Luna please, d-don't leave us!" She cries out, looking up at me to plead with her eyes.

My breath gets stuck in my throat because of what she's just said.

" Cara?..... Don't say such things, I will always be here with you. Come." I reach for her hands and pull her up to her feet.

I have no time to react when she launches herself to me and wraps her arms around my neck. I return her embrace, softly rubbing her back and offering her comfort.

" Cara, please don't let your heart be troubled by what you've seen, trust in my words."

" How can I not worry Luna?....You're very important to me and seeing you in pain, that affects me too."

I pull back to wipe away her fallen tears. " I am here, standing before you. I have not fallen yet and a long time will pass, before that even happens. Be rest assured by my words right now. "

" Okay." She lets out in a whisper.

" Good, now I need some help from you."

" Whatever you need Luna."

" I would like you to read through something and tell me your thoughts on it, before we go."

" Um okay, sure."

I give a thankful smile before walking over to take something from the side draw again.

" You can read through everything here and I'll meet you outside."

Despite her frowning a little, she accepts the small envelope. I gesture for her to open it and then leave the room. I felt her anxious and curious at the same time as I left the room, but I know that soon, she'll be a bubble of emotions.

Coming out of the front door I see Evan pacing infront of the car, he only pulls to a stop when he notices me.

" I've given her some privacy." I tell him.

" So she's reading it now right?"

I nod.

He lets out a shaky breath, nervously wiping his hands on his pants. He is very nervous but ready to accept any answer she shall come out with.

I walk closer to him and say, " she loves you."

" I know."

" Good." I pat his shoulder.

" The wait is killing me." He says, glancing to the top window of the house.

" It'll be all over soon and before you know it, she'll come out that door."

" I just - gosh, I love her so much and whatever she decides, I'll be here, though I'm hoping it's a yes."

I chuckle.

" Relax."

" Yeah, okay." He nods as if he's truly hearing me yet his eyes are focused on the door.

The sound of the door stops me from saying anything and I turn to face it.

She comes out so nervous and unsure of what she might walk out to, but her eyes are quick to spot Evan. It is only when their eyes meet does she open the door wider and she starts towards him and he meets her halfway.

" I know that I'm not the most expressive person with words, and I know that this is not the most romantic way to ask for your mates hand in marriage but my words on that paper, they are my truth.

I didn't have to think hard but I let my heart do the talking. I wrote in the way that only you understand I'm able to express myself.

I loved you the moment I learnt I had a life partner, created especially for me. I loved you the first time we locked gazes and I love you even more each day that passes. I love you Cara, really I do."

" I know Ev, your heart has spoken and my heart receives it."

" So does your heart agree to be with my heart even in the future?" She laughs at that and nods her yes.

His breath hitches and his eyes widen.

" My heart agrees and yes, I will marry you Evan."

Instead of an immedate reaction, he just stands frozen infront of her.

" Evan, did you hear what I said?"

" You really said yes right?"

" Yes."

She gasps in surprise when he quickly pulls her close before spinning her around, where laughter bubbles out of her.

I clap in celebration and congratulations, my heart jumping in joy at seeing them so happy and inlove. I am interrupted by the sound of my cellphone ringing.

I walk away, giving the couple some privacy.

" Doctor Gomez, hello." I answer the call.

" Luna, I hope I am not disturbing you at this time."

" No, not at all."

" Luna, if it would be possible today, would you please come down to my office."

" Is there a problem?"

" It would be better if we spoke face to face."

" Ofcourse. Dr Gomez there is something in which requires my presence right now. Would later be okay?"

I frown a little when she doesn't answer right away.

" Yes ofcourse."

" Okay thank you."

" I'll see you then."

After hanging up, I take a minute of staring at my phone, trying to keep a clear head as much as possible. I know that this call from Doctor Gomez is a call for something important that I need to know.

" Luna, is everything okay?" I hear Cara ask as she walks towards me, with Evan right behind her.

" Yes, I've been informed that I am needed somewhere."

" Does this require you to put the trip on hold?"

" No, not at all. We are still leaving."

" We are ready when you are Luna."

I nod. " Okay, just please call me by my name for a while, we aren't in a meeting. Need I remind you that we are still friends?" I raise my brow.

" It's become a habit."

" You're too dedicated Evan, but this is nothing to fault you at. Your heart is at the right place and your loyalty, is admirable. Thank you for your service to this pack and to my family."

He steps forward and I see his hand touch his chest. " I know where my loyalty needs to be. It is right here."

I smile at that.

" That is good to hear and I would like to also thank you, for how good you've been treating my Cara." I say, glancing over at Cara. " She is most dearest to me and seeing her happy and glowing like this, makes my heart happy. Thank you."

" I love her with all my heart and I've been the happiest eversince she entered into my life." He says, looking at her.

My smile grows bigger when I see her face reddening.

I reach out to take each of their hands, earning their attention before I say, " Congratulation to you both, I speak this on behalf of my family right now, since they are not here at the moment. I wish you both a very happy life together. You deserve such happiness."

" Luna, I know that it's not known to be done, but could you please walk me down the aisle, if ever the right time came." She asks, her eyes pleading for me to say yes.

" I would be honoured Cara, thank you for thinking of me." I say, giving her a hug which she immediately responds to.

" We will get married soon Cara because I can't wait to make you my wife." Evan says after we pull back from the hug.

" I hear you Evan and I can't wait to marry you too, but shouldn't we wait for the Luna and alpha to get married first?"

" No Cara, you will not do such a thing. You both can get married anytime, don't wait on us. We will be more then pleased to be witnesses to your wedding."

" Okay Luna, we hear you." Cara says.

" Good. Now that's sorted, lets go." I say with a smile.

We soon enter the car and leave.

On the way, I try by all means to not think about my intended visit, to Doctor Gomez's office. I know that I need to be present for my visit to see my father. I need to focus on him now.

It is still so heartwarming, to see me being well received by my old pack. To them, they still consider me as part of them, though I am now mated and am in my respected pack. When we arrive at my old pack and have parked infront of the pack house, I am fairly surprised by the pack members who stand in waiting, not too far from the car.

I instantly know that this is all my brother's doing, which was unnecessary, but he likes to make a big fuss.

Evan gets out of the car and comes over to open the door for me, followed by Cara, who I made sure to sit in the passenger seat, next to her mate. One thing I didn't mind was to sit in the backseat.

A little boy comes up to me with a bouquet of flowers and I receive them with a smile, because the sight is just so adorable. I touch the boy's head and thank him before he goes back to stand next to his parents.

I hand the flowers over to Cara before heading over to the people. I greet everyone, shaking hands of the many that I can and not wanting to exclude the children. By the alpha and Luna making their presence felt as they approach me, silence takes over and they move back, giving more room for their leaders to move.

I turn to face them after smiling at the people. When Ronan stands infront of me, he doesn't say anything for a minute but just stares at me,  before he closes the distance and pulls me in for a hug.

This is the first time, in a long time that the pack has had to witness such an interaction between us, where Ronan has shown this side of himself to his people towards his sister.

So it makes sense why the few, that can't hold their composer or keep in their reaction, I hear them either gasp or their expressions show on their faces.

" Sister." He breathes out.

" Hello brother." I respond, pulling back from the hug to look at him.

"It's a good thing that you finally came." He says and I only give him a small smile instead of words.

I move on to Stephanie and give her a hug, saying hello to her. The two of them are a good looking couple and they compliment each other.

Witnessing Ronan speak in a firm but caring manner, instead of being abrupt and intimidating makes me to relax. Even the people are accepting and more open, with this new change, they are more comfortable then they were in the past years. I thank everyone once again for the warm welcome before Ronan dismisses them.

He then gestures for me to follow him to the medical centre, where my father is. I am well pleased to see Ronan acknowledging, welcoming and being civil with Cara and Evan. Ronan asks that we be given some privacy as we will be visiting my dad and I can sense that he wishes to speak to me alone.

" I am glad that you are finally here." Ronan says, on our way.

" I had always planned to come Ronan."

He sighs, pulling to a stop and I do too. " Catherine, I know that I am at fault and I had upset you, but I am relieved by your word, that you will not shut me out. In your eyes, I am still your brother."

" You will always be my brother Ronan."

He reaches out to touch my head and says, " it's those words that I greedily attach to my heart. They give me reassurance that I matter to you."

I sigh. " Ronan, don't speak like that, as if my life has to be about having to prove that you are important to me. Trust in my words to you, that you are of importance to me, end of."

" Don't misunderstand me please."

" I think it's high time I hit you upside the head." I raise my brow in a challenging manner, making him chuckle.

" Okay, okay, I'll stop."

I nod, smiling in acceptance.

We continue on our way to our father's medical room and when I enter, instead of pain hitting at my chest due to maybe seeing him not looking in good shape, I am relieved that there's signs of life on him. He doesn't look pale or anything like that but he looks healthy.

I walk towards him and sit beside him on the bed, taking his hand and feeling his skin against mine. I kiss the back of his hand, watching him sleep.

" Hello papa." I say. " It's Catherine, I know that you can hear you me. I wish that you could open your eyes and look at me again. You are here now, back home with your people, with your family.

You are safe and life is waiting for you to give it a chance once again, we are waiting for you to grace us with your presence and Ronan and I, have waited long enough, for the return of our father. The man we admire and the man we love. Come back papa, come back to us, come back to me." I end off, placing his hand back to his side before leaning over to kiss his forehead.

I pat his chest softly, where his heart beats, wanting for him to be reassured that his Catherine is here, right beside him.

I stay for a moment, just watching him resting and thinking positively, for the time when he finally wakes up and we all talk, like we used to when Ronan and I were young.

To my ultimate surprise, I notice his lashes moving. My gasp of surprise catches Ronan's attention and he too, can't help but to gasp. I glance to him with a smile taking over my face when his eyes begin to flicker open.

" Papa, can you hear me?" I speak up.

" I've called the doctors." Ronan informs me, though not being able to tear his eyes away from our father.

I nod.

" Papa?" I hear him call our father.

Our father's eyes connect with mine and I see his lips moving. I read the word his lips release and when I figure it out, it becomes clear that he calls out a name. My name.

Catherine.

The doctors enter before I can say anything and Ronan and I respect their wish, of needing some privacy, so they can check on him.

Once we are out of the room, I turn to Ronan and I give him a smile. I can see that he's still trying to believe that our father is actually awake.

" He's awake now brother, believe in this. In a few moments, we will go back inside and talk to him."

" You did it again, like I knew you would."

I sigh. " Ronan -"

" He woke up because you were here, you spoke to him and -"

" And you are giving me too much credit. He woke up because the time for him to, had come. This is a good thing, right?"

" Yeah, it is." He says, his lips curving up into a smile.

Seeing him now letting this moment to sink in, relieves me.

His smile however, drops when he receives a mindlink.

" Papa demands to see his family."

I nod and we re-enter into the room, while the doctors come out. One doctor shares a few words with Ronan on his way out and I continue my way to my father.

" Papa." I say, sitting back down at my previous place, right beside him on the bed.

" My darling Catherine." That's what he says before pulling me into his arms.

" You remember, thank goodness." I breathe out in relief.

" Tell me, are you well?" He asks and I pull back to look at him, frowning as he continues. " You look well but tell me anyway."

" Papa -"

" My family is not safe." He suddenly says, growing tense.

" Papa, don't disappear into your thoughts right now. Stay with us, be present with us....Don't worry okay?"

" It's impossible to not worry my flower, knowing that man is still out there." He bites off his last words, looking away from me.

" I know that your thoughts are taking you to that man and I don't want to mention his name, because it upsets you. I don't want to do that, I don't wish to bear witness to a repeat of last time."

" I was not in my better senses then but I'm better now, in mind I am more sound."

" You are upset, I can sense it."

He frowns now.

" You need to calm down and don't think of upsetting thoughts."

" Being upset is the least of my worries, the safety of my family is."

" Papa...You have just returned to us, stay calm please." I say through a sigh.

" I can't, why can't you understand this!" He snaps, making me jump in surprise.

He lets out a sigh before continuing. " That monster is out there. He is out there and I know he's planning something."

" He is no more papa. We took care of him." I try say but he shakes his head, refusing to hear the words I speak.

" No, no.....Listen to me Catherine. That man, Michael, he is alive. He is still alive."

My body grows cold at his words because he speaks with certainty. He speaks of what he knows. He speaks of who he's seen.

" Papa?" I hear Ronan say behind me.

Our father's eyes snap behind me and the look in which passes through his eyes, unsettles me.

" You."

" No, your son!" I speak in a levelled tone, reminding him that he's in my presence right now.