Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien) novel Chapter 163

Taking Her Back

Auren POV

For eight years, we had been crazily trying to find Tamara. For eight years, I had dreamed of this moment–of seeing Tamara again, of finally holding my daughter in my arms. After Magnus’s death, every lead went cold. But we didn’t give up hope. Even though Lucien focused on his pack and Bradley, he never stopped searching for our daughter. We traveled to every place including human towns, but for all our efforts, she remained out of reach.

It wasn’t until one day Alpha teddy came to Lucien for help that the breakthrough came. After Magnus’s death, he was struggling to keep two packs going well and alive. His pack business wasn’t doing so well because he had invested it into two packs. Knowing that Lucien had previously helped Magnus, he had come to him seeking monetary support to prevent his packs‘ collapse.

When Lucien met Teddy, his sharp senses immediately caught the familiar scent of Tamara. It was unmistakable. Before Teddy could speak a word, Lucien growled at him. “Teddy, who else have you been around?”

Teddy was startled. He hesitated, but after a moment of silence he said, “I’m sorry, but what do you mean, Alpha Lucien. I’m not a traitor.”

Lucien couldn’t help himself. He walked over to him and sniffed him. “That smell,” he said, his eyes glinting. “Do you know of a pup named Tamara?”

Teddy’s eyes widened in surprise. “I know Tam, and-” Teddy stopped midsentence, and leaned in to smell Lucien. “Fuck!” My insides screamed because I wasn’t believing where this may all lead to. Was the goddess being kind to us again? Teddy jerked his head up to see Lucien in his eyes. “Tam. We found Tam eight years ago. I mean–I mean my son brought her to us. By Veles! Tam… she’s my adopted daughter. She’s been living with us… but… she’s yours, isn’t she?” The moment of truth was out, and everything fell into place.

And now standing in Teddy‘ house, I felt a whirlwind of emotions crashing inside me. Relief, fear, joy and guilt. I couldn’t help notice how Tamara had grown into such a beautiful girl. Suddenly, I realized how much I missed out on. I envied Shehla and Teddy for the time lost. But would Tamara remember me? Would she accept me as her mother? Those words were making me edgy.

Tamara left us and walked to Shehla. She climbed her lap and hugged her tightly. “Mom…” she cried.

Shehla hugged her and kissed her on her cheek. “These are you parents, Tam. They love you.” Her voice wavered from all the love and care. “And even if you’re their daughter, you are still our girl, too.”

“Mommy!” Tamara cried.“”

“Oh, my baby!” Shehla sobbed.

It was a heavy moment, and I waited patiently. I just couldn’t pluck Tamara away. She needed to be with her adoptive parents. And I was thankful to the goddess that they took such good care of my baby.

Finally, after a long time Teddy handed all papers to Lucien, and when all of Tamara’s things were packed, we headed to our car. I darted my eyes to find Matt, but the boy had gone missing. He seemed to behave oddly, like he was protecting my baby, but I was overreacting. It was obvious that he had grown attached to my baby over the last few years. After all, he was the one who saved her.

Tamara was in my arms when we came to the car. She blinked as her small hand rested on my chest. “You’re my mommy?” she asked in a soft voice, tinged with uncertainty. She glanced at Shehla and back to me, clearly torn between the life she had known and the strange new reality unfolding in front of her.

My heart broke. I brushed a strand of golden hair from her face. “Yes, baby,” I said in a soft voice. “I’m your mommy, and I’ve missed you so much.”