Chapter 42
"Baby, the full moon is tomorrow. Are you sure you're okay to host it?", Serah said.
It's been over a week since the attack but Brian still complained about minor pains at some side of his body. The test result showed that he was shot with a poison laced bullet that was capable of destroying his internal organs one at a time. According to the doctor, the only reason why Brian was still alive was due to Jack's timely intervention and Brian's wolf who aided the healing process.
Serah knew that it was his wolf who did most of the work and she knew that if he was a human, he would have been long dead.
"Of course darling, I will. I'm the Alpha and it's my responsibility to host my subjects", he smiled.
"Babe, there's something I need to tell you", Serah said, wringing her hands together.
Brian gripped her hands, untangling her fingers which she had locked unknowingly. He placed her on his lap, smoothing her hair. He knew there was something wrong with the way she tensed up.
"I'm all ears darling, what's the matter?",he asked.
Serah told him all about the conversation with her mum and her suspicions over her dad's whereabouts. Thinking about it now, Serah realized that her mum hadn't returned her calls like she expected her too which only made her anxiety go up a notch.
"I hate to say this but I was right. There's something going on with your dad that you don't know about", Brian said.
"I know and now, it's glaring that something is definitely wrong. Heck, my mum hasn't even called to tell me anything", Serah said.
"When did she call baby, I mean your mum", Brian asked.
His mind was already on the move, putting difrer the ideas and theories together. He knew that professor Handel wasn't clean especially with the way he was behaving this past few days.
"About a week ago. A day before I got the news of your attack", Serah said.
"And you're just telling me now? Why didn't you say something earlier on", Brian chided, gently.
"I'm sorry darling, I should have said something but I was so caught up with your accident and nursing you back to health. It suddenly slipped off my mind", Serah said.
"It's okay baby, I totally understand. Now, here's what's going to happen. You'll call your mum, pretend like everything is okay and ask about your father", Brian said.
Serah nodded, picking up her phone. She dialled her mother's number, putting it on speaker. Her mother picked on the fourth ring but Serah halted, the line had gone straight to voicemail.
"Something's wrong. I just know it", Serah sighed.
"Try it again baby", Brian urged.
Serah took a deep breath before dialling her mother's number once again. This time, she picked on the second ring.
"Hey honey, how are you,", her mother said cheerfully.
Serah stared at Brian and she knew that they had the same thoughts. Her mother was definitely hiding something.
"Hey ma, I'm fine. How are you and Dad doing?", Serah asked.
Brian rose to his feet, nodding to tell her that he would be back soon. Serah sighed, gripping the phone tighter. He was back soon and with him was a phone tracker. He picked up the phone from her carefully, placing the tracker on the phone.
Brian handed her back the phone. He moved to his laptop that was sitting peacefully and he began tracking the call. Serah watched him frown from he sat and she knew he didn't get what he was looking for.
"Mum where are you? You only told me you were going to Georgia but I know that's a lie", Serah said.
Brian gave her a thumbs up, urging her to go on. If he couldn't locate where they were, it was best Serah asked her mother her whereabouts.
"I'm sorry Serah but I can't answer that question. Your father and I are fine, I think that's all that matters", her mother snapped.
Serah held the phone tightly, as silent tears spilled down her eyes. Brian growled, attempting to snatch the phone away from her and talk sense into her mother's head but Serah refused, raising up a hand.
She wanted to deal with her mother herself and this was the best way to do it. Her mother had completely changed but she wasn't surprised because she knew they were up to something all along.
"I hope whatever it is you're doing, you get caught", Serah seethed.
"Now, you listen to me you brat. You think just because you've finally found your mate, you're covered. I know Brian, he'll leave you faster than you can say your name", her mother chuckled.
Serah didn't understand why her mother hated her so much all of a sudden. She had known her parents to be loving people but this was surprising to her.
Brian growled yet again, his wolf threatening to spill her mother's blood. No one talked to his mate in such manner and he vowed to make her pay with everything he had. He placed his laptop on a nearby table, gripping her hands.
"Brian would never do that, I'm sure of it", Serah hissed.
Brian gave her a light kiss on her head, silently thanking her for believing in him even when her mother was bent on changing her mind about him.
"You'll soon see my dear and when it happens, don't come crying to me", her mother said before cutting the call.
Brian snatched the phone from her, throwing it to a far corner of the room. He soothed her as her tears stained his shirt.
"Your shirt, I'm sorry", Serah sighed.
"Forget about the damn shirt baby. It's okay, everything would be fine. I'll get to the root of this and find out what your parents are really up to", Brian said.
"Thank you. You couldn't trace her phone right", Serah said, drying her eyes.
"No. It appears she was using a burner phone which would make it untraceable but don't worry about that honey, I have my ways of getting my answers", Brian said.
Serah laid her head on his shoulder, feeling tired all of a sudden. The stress of the past few days weighed heavily down on her shoulders and she was glad that her mate was here with her to comfort her.
"I really can't wait for the party tomorrow. I need to unwind and get this thoughts off of my head",Serah said.
Brian gripped her hands, placing a kiss on each of them. He loved this about her, her ability to bounce back despite everything she had passed through.
"Me too and I specifically want to party with you... hard", Brian laughed.
"You're always a fiend and you're insatiable too", Serah laughed.
"Only and always for you my love", Brian smiled.
"I love you, so very much".
"I love you too my Luna and I won't ever stop loving you".