Chapter 21: Chapter 21

[Author's POV]

Aires decided to go home immediately after school, his mind was on Daisy as he opened the door, he pondered in what she said, she envied him because of his dad, she thinks he is that rich and spoilt child of his father, he shook his head, if only she knew, he was about to pull off his uniform when he heard a loud thud, it came from the direction of his father's room, he frowned, he thought he was the only one at home, his dad was supposed to be in his office, his mum in her karaoke shop and Jasmine was still supposed to be at college, so, what the hell was that sound, quietly, he went to where he thought he had heard the sound, and placed his ear on the door, there, he heard it again, a loud thud and groaning this time around, he thought it sounded like the voice of his dad, quickly, he pushed the door opened and his eyes bulged at the sight before him, his father was seated on the floor, with a bottle of alcohol in his hand, his top to middle button was opened and his tie hung loosely around his neck, his hair was messy as if he had run his hand a million time through it, he had never witness his dad in this form, he was always that cold, aristocratic man to him, he wondered what could have happened to make him look so pitiful, slowly, he stepped into the room, he didn't know what to expect from his dad at this moment but he do know that he does not want to leave him on his on in time like this,

"Dad? What's wrong?" He called out, walking towards him, his dad stared at him with bloodshot eyes, it seems like he had been crying also, his dad stood up and staggered a little, and Aires rushed to help him,

"get your filthy hands off me" his dad yelled, pushing him away,

"But dad, I am just worried about you. What happened? Are you okay?"

His father laughed coldly, "you are worried about me? Ever since you came into this family, this never go well for me, you are just a child with bad luck and now you are worried about me?

Even though Aires was hurt by his words, he still stood there, he should be used to his father's cruel words by now, it's nothing new,

"Do you know that I just lost a million-dollar contract?" His father yelled, and took a swing from his bottle, "I cursed the day that you came to my house" Aires was confused as well as hurt,

"Why do you keep saying that dad? You sound as if I am not your son, why do you hate me so much? I tried all I can to be a good son so that you could like me"

His dad mockingly tapped his cheeks, "well, stop trying, because you can never be a good boy in my eyes, now, get out"

Aires' breathe was jagged as he tried to steel himself against the harsh words of his father, he stood absolutely still staring at him, "what are you still looking at? I said leave me alone" his dad yelled furiously, smacking his face, Aires gritted his teeth, over the years, he had gotten used to his dad's constant smacking, he had groveled at his father's feet just so he could show him just a little affection but as the years go by, his innocent little heart kept getting bruised by his dad and his yearning for a father and son relationship became just a dream because he already knew that it was never gonna happen, his father raised his hand to hit him again but he caught it, just before it could connect with his face, "I am done with you" he clenched out before walking out of the room.

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Jasmine walked in just as Aires came out of his room with a backpack, "where are you going to with that?" She asked just as she sighted the faint marks his father's hand had left on his face, narrowing her eyes and moving closer, she checked it out, "who did this to you?" She clenched out, already knowing the answer to her question, "is dad at home?"

Aires nodded and she immediately stomped off in the direction of their father's room,

"No, do not go to him" Aires held her arm, dragging her back, "I have decided to leave this house for him, since he so hates me and can't stand the sight of me, I am leaving"

"You aren't going anywhere, I won't allow you, if he cannot stand the sight of you, I can't stand your absence, what will I do in this house without you? No, you can't leave" Jasmine quickly grabbed the backpack from him as she spoke, "where are you going to go?"

"I do not know, I just have to leave, everyone hates me, I have to disappear..."

Jasmine grabbed his cheeks in her palms and stared into his eyes, "don't you ever say everyone hates you, what about me, do I hate you, don't I shower you with enough affection as a big sister? Only dad hates you and no one else "

Aires turned his head agitatedly, "but why? What have I ever done to make him hate me?" He cried out, his voice filled with anguish,

"Nothing, you have done absolutely nothing, you are such a good boy, please, I can't stay in this house without you," tears flowed from her eyes as she hugged him tightly, she knew why their father hates him, he wasn't his son, but how could she tell him that he is not their father's son, neither is she, the both of them aren't their children and that was why their father cannot give them the fatherly love and attention they had both craved for.

[Blood Moon Pack]

Dylan walked into his house and was surprised to see how dark it was, "Ariana?" He called and just as he moved towards the light switch to turn it on, he heard a loud pop, and soon everywhere was bright, Ariana emerged and walk towards him with some people, carrying a cake in her hands, others were clapping and they were all singing, "happy birthday to you...."

Dylan glanced round, that was when he noticed the beautiful decoration she had done, tears misted his eyes, it's been long since he last saw her this active, well, that was before they lost their son, slowly, she approached him and stood in front of him, "happy birthday my love"

Dylan choked back a sob, "you did all these?" He asked, indicating to the decorations she had done, she nodded and he grabbed her, taking the cake from her hands, he gently placed it on the table so as to be able to hold her firmly against him, he placed a kiss on her neck and fiercely whispered, "I love you"

"Can I get my hug too?" Damien asked and they parted, "happy birthday Alpha"

Soon, they all gave him birthday wishes and the party started, they were all having a good time, drinking and dining, and suddenly, Damien patted Dylan's back, "I have some good news for you"

Dylan arched a brow, "what is it Damien, don't tell me you're drunk already"

"No, not at all, I heard that the Luna of Crescent moon pack just put to bed and they have invited a sorcerer to come and tell the future of their child",

Ariana was speaking with her sister Samantha when she heard what Damien was discussing with her husband, they both stopped talking and paused to listen,

"What has that got to do with me?" Dylan asked, confused at what Damien was trying to say,

Damien shrugged, "the Alpha has invited you to come and witness it, don't you see, it's an opportunity for you, I heard the sorcerer is very powerful, she might tell you where your child is"

Ariana slowly walked towards them and Damien's ears grew red when he noticed that she had heard their conversation, "I didn't mean to...you know...it was just a suggestion, there's no harm in trying "

"Of cause, we are going to try it out" she turned to look at her husband, "right love?"

Dylan took a deep breath and shrugged, he knows the impact that the loss of their child have on Ariana and he do not want to see her relapse but he do not have a choice, he would have to do it for the love he has for his wife, he could only hope that the sorcerer would help them find their child very soon.