Mated to Her Alpha Instructor (Eileen and Regis) novel Chapter 228

Chapter 228

Mother was alive.

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Cornelius was a monster. This was obviously a trap. He wanted something from me–my blood, my magic, whatever twisted purpose he’d been working toward all these years.

But if there was even a chance Mother was really there….

If she’d spent decades in that prison, thinking I’d abandoned her. Thinking I’d run and never looked back.

I couldn’t leave her. Not again.

This is insane, Thea said, but her voice was uncertain. He’ll capture us. Use us like he used her.

Maybe, I thought back. But can you live with never knowing? Never trying?

She was silent for a long moment.

Then: No. We face him. Together.

I straightened slowly, wiping my face with the back of my hand. My reflection in the darkened window showed red eyes, pale cheeks. I looked like I’d seen a ghost.

In a way, I had.

I moved on autopilot–changing into dark, practical clothes. Tucking a small knife into my belt. Grabbing a few basic healing vials, though I doubted they’d help against whatever Cornelius had planned.

On my desk, my notebook lay open to a half–finished sketch of bloodbane compound structures. I stared at it for a moment, then flipped to a blank page and wrote quickly:

If I don’t return by dawn: Western woods, the creek where wild mint grows. Cornelius contacted me through the link. He claims my mother is alive. I had to know. I’m sorry. -N

I slid the notebook under my pillow. Not obvious, but Eileen was observant. If she came looking for me…

If, I thought grimly.

At the door, I paused. Looked back at this small, sparse room that had somehow become the safest place I’d ever lived.

Eileen’s kindness. Mira’s warmth. The medical staff’s gradual acceptance.

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Chapter 228

But Mother was in that tent. I could smell her. Hear her shallow breathing.

“Let me see her,” I said through gritted teeth. “Now.”

Cornelius studied me for a long moment, then inclined his head. “As you wish.”

1 moved past him, every nerve screaming danger, and pushed aside the tent flap.

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