Fated to the Alpha Who Killed Me (by Sherry) novel Chapter 193

Chapter 193

Not necessary, but thanks! I replied, then silenced my phone and surrendered to sleep.

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The next morning, I woke to sunlight streaming through my windows and my phone buzzing with messages.

The company had announced a three–day Full Moon Day weekend. Perfect timing–I’d been planning to

return to Wildfire Pack territory anyway.

I called Sophia, my aunt. “I’m heading back to Pack territory. Want to share the private jet?”

“Wonderful timing, dear,” she said warmly. “I’ve been meaning to visit. Let’s leave tonight–avoid the holiday

traffic.”

By midnight, we were airborne. Sophia dozed in her seat while I stared out at darkness below, one hand

resting on my barely–there bump. The familiar landmarks of Wildfire Pack territory appeared as we

descended–rolling forests, the glittering lake, the sprawling Goldcrest estate with its warm lights.

The car service dropped us at my family’s door. I pushed it open to find my parents still awake in the living

room, fireplace crackling.

“Mom, Dad!” I dropped my bag and rushed into my mother Eleanor’s arms. “I missed you so much.”

She held me tight, stroking my hair. “We missed you too, sweetheart. Have you eaten? I can make something

“We ate on the plane, but I could always eat more,” I admitted with a laugh.

My father Marcus pulled me into a bear hug. “It’s good to have you home, Vi.”

We talked until three in the morning–about work, about Silver Ridge. When my mother’s eyes finally

started drooping, I kissed them both goodnight and retreated to my bedroom.

I slept until noon, waking to Eleanor gently shaking my shoulder. “Lunch is ready whenever you want it,

honey. No rush.”

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Downstairs, the dining room table was laden with my favorite dishes. Over soup, my mother ventured

carefully: “Is Daemon back in Pack territory too?”

‘I don’t know,” I said honestly. “I didn’t ask.”

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Marcus’s face darkened. “Vi, you can’t keep having anything to do with him. He moved that Morrison girl to

Silver Ridge, followed her there himself–you can’t keep being foolish about this.”

“Dad, I don’t have a self–destructive streak,” I assured him. “I’m not chasing after someone who doesn’t want

me.”

“Good.” He nodded with satisfaction. “You’re not lacking for options. Don’t undervalue yourself.”

“Tomorrow’s Full Moon Day,” Eleanor said, changing the subject. “Your grandparents‘ graves are at the

cemetery on the Frost–Wildfire border. We’ll go pay our respects in the morning.”

That afternoon, my phone rang with Sienna’s face filling the screen. “Violet! Come out and play!”

“What did you have in mind?” I asked, already smiling.

“Barbecue at that farm on the outskirts–the one with the outdoor pits. Lily and Jade are coming. We’re

making Lucian pay for everything.”

“I want roasted lamb,” I declared.

“Done! We’ll eat however many you want!” Sienna laughed. “I’m messaging the group chat now.”

Within minutes, the plan was set. I grabbed my keys and headed out, anticipation lifting my spirits for the

first time in days.

The farm’s outdoor barbecue area was exactly as I remembered–rustic wooden tables, massive charcoal

grills, strings of lights overhead. Sienna, Lily, Jade, Lucian, and Felix were already there when I arrived.

My three friends swarmed me immediately, chattering and laughing, creating a bubble of warmth and

normalcy. Lucían and Felix hung back, slightly awkward given our complicated history, but civil.

The roasted lamb was perfect–crispy skin, tender meat, the smoky char that only open–flame cooking could

achieve. We ate and talked and laughed, the easy camaraderie of old friends washing away the tension of

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recent weeks.

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Then Sienna’s face changed, her gaze fixing on something behind me. “Oh, you’ve got to be kidding me,” she

said flatly. “Celeste is back in Pack territory too?”

I turned slowly, following her stare. There, emerging from a car in the parking area, unmistakable even at

this distance, was Celeste Morrison’s honey–blonde hair catching the late afternoon sun.

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selena ortiz

okay hear me out…

is Celeste, Aurora?

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