Enigma

Chapter 14- Amara

“Hudson Martin.” The one that called me a nineteen year old said grinning.

“I am Amara Cross, now Astley and this is my mate and husband, Steven Astley. You already know our

eldest.” I told them grinning.

“Eldest? How many more are there?” Hudson asked.

“Six. We have seven kids.”

They didn’t look that surprised by it.

“So Aria was telling the truth.” Hudson said looking surprised. “That’s a lot of people in one house.”

“It will be really crowded with us adding in the house. We can stay at the cabin. Only if you don’t mind.”

Lucas said politely.

“Don’t give us that crap boy.” Steven scoffed looking over his shoulder to the boys. “If my wife says you

are staying with us then you are. Besides you can use a little time to relax, a feel of warm bed and

home cooked food. I can tell you missed that.”

“Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Astley for your hospitability.” Lucas said politely.

I choked on my spit.

“Dude just call us Steven and Amara. We don’t look that old.” I told him looking at him horrified.

Hudson snickered and Lucas smiled at us. Archer looked relieved.

When we exited the forest, I saw something that did not sit well with me. Steven growled looking at the

black truck parked in our drive way. No wonder Aria went to the cabin. That boy just won’t let her breath

freely. I don’t know what his problem is.

What is he doing here anyways? It’s weekend. Doesn’t he have anywhere else to be?

One of these days I am going to beat him to pulp. Nobody messes with my children. If it wasn’t for Leo,

I would have dealt with that boy by now.

I took a few deep breaths to calm myself down and walked to the door of our house. I opened the door

and entered the house with Steven right on my tail to stop in my tracks.

The scene looked intense. My children looked like they were about to commit a murder. I wonder what

happened.

My kids looked at the boys and then at me. Their eyes fell on Steven and the unconscious Aria in his

arms. There was a chorus of ‘Aria’ and they ran towards Steven. Eros clung to me and started crying.

“What happened to her?” Ben asked, his eyes on Aria.

“She is exhausted. She is just sleeping.” I told the lot.

They didn’t seem to believe that but still didn’t question any further. I shushed Eros down but he didn’t

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“Who are they?” Val asked looking at the three boys with a confused expression.

“This is Lucas, Archer and Hudson. They will be living with us from now on till they want. They are from

a different pack. They are Aria’s classmates too. So be nice.” I warned them.

“Yes mom.” They said together creeping the hell out of me.

Steven went upstairs to put Aria in her bed. I looked towards the four people huddled together. My eyes

fell on the back of a certain someone. I am done with his bullshit.

“You.” I marched towards Zeno.

I couldn’t help myself but burst out laughing when I saw his face. He had a freaking huge ass bruise on

his temple.

He looked at me with a clenched jaw making me stop my cackling.

“What are you doing in my house on a weekend? I don’t remember anyone telling me you were coming

over nor did I allow friends over when I was out.” I asked the four cartoons with narrowed eyes.

“He brought us.” The three monkeys said at the same time pointing at Zeno.

Why don’t you try to weasel out of this one Zeno? I can’t beat him up but I will make sure this piece of

shit never sets foot near my daughter.

Zeno glared at Fabian, Francis and Vivian. I cleared my throat to get his attention. He gulped and then

looked at his hands.

“I…”

“Yes you?”

“I just wanted to hang out with Ben and Ethan. That’s not illegal is it? The twins didn’t tell us that we

weren’t supposed to be here on weekend.” He said shaking a little.

Blaming my sons now are we? Fear for your life boy. I am so going to kick your ass. The twins opened

their mouth to say something but I cut them.

“Oh yeah! Then how did you end up in this situation and my daughter in the woods?” I asked titling my

head to the side.

He looked shocked at first but covered it quickly.

“She hit me out of nowhere. Why don’t you go ask her?” He gritted out.

Oh no you didn’t. He did not just blame my daughter for his mistakes.

“Listen here boy and listen clear. You go near my daughter one more time or even breathe in her

direction, I will make sure you get what you deserve. I have had it with you. I didn’t do anything at first

because of Leo and because Aria said not to but one more slip and you will pay for it. I will break your

bones one by one and let them heal and then break them again and again and again.

UNDERSTOOD?”