My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 131

Chapter 131: She Doesn’t Know

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Chapter 131

~Aira’s POV~

Golden Claw Pack—Solstice’s Bedroom

The world tilted slightly when I saw that note. Just a slip of paper. Folded neatly. No weight to it.

And yet, it felt heavier than all the grief I had ever swallowed.

I moved first.

Past the bed frame. Past the window, she always kept it half open. Her scent still lingered in the air—honeysuckle and wild spice.

My fingers brushed the note from Zade’s hands. The edge trembled in my hand as I took a much closer look at it. My breath held.

’I’m sorry, Dad, Mum. I have to go.’

That was all.

Eight words.

Eight damn words!

I clutched it tighter, something sharp pressing behind my ribs. My legs gave slightly, and I lowered myself to sit on the edge of her bed, blinking fast.

Gone.

My little girl was gone.

Zade turned away, his fists clenched so tight I thought his knuckles would split. His jaw worked back and forth, like a storm building inside him.

And Tempest... her voice cracked softly.

"No..." She stepped into the room beside me, disbelief washing across her face. "She didn’t even say where?"

Zade slammed his hand into the wall. Not hard enough to break it—but hard enough to shake the painting nearby. "Dammit!"

"Zade," I whispered. "Stop."

But even I didn’t believe the calm in my voice. Because inside, I was unravelling.

It had only been moments, and yet the fear was already clawing at me.

Solstice wasn’t like other girls. She was spirited. Wild. A spark wrapped in skin and laughter. But she wasn’t reckless. She was careful in her own messy way. She’d never just vanish.

Unless she thought it was worth the risk. Unless she thought... she had to.

To save someone important? Valerie or Sorm?

"She went after Valerie," I murmured, staring at the edge of the note again. "I know it."

Tempest looked at me. "You think she followed her?"

"I don’t think. I feel it." I touched my chest lightly. "A mother knows."

Zade turned back to face us. "But why now? Why leave without a word—no explanation, no location?"

"She’s never been subtle," I whispered. "But she’s never been quiet either. This... this silence is a cry."

Tempest rubbed at her eyes. "And you’re certain it’s about Valerie?"

"She’s been watching her more. Asking questions. Even when we thought she was distracted, she was always aware." I stood slowly. "And with the way Valerie’s magic stirred recently... Solstice must’ve sensed it too."

"Wait, what? Valerie’s magic stirred? How come no one said anything? We could have gone to meet Siona. Siona knows, only she knows how to tame that child."

I looked down, not ready to meet ehr eyes.

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