Alpha Of Aberdeen
Chapter 43

My brows draw together with confusion. "What?! Benjamin is not my father?" I ask in shock as Isearch her face to see if she is telling a lie, but her expression never changes so I know she isn'tlying. "Cypress is your biological father, Chloe. You have had wolf blood coursing through your veinsthis whole time, but since it was also half-human from your mother’s side, you don't alwaysexperience the change. Normally, that would have happened on your 18th birthday, but it obviouslydidn't" Sukie explains, never breaking my eye contact.

The realization of this bomb she just dropped on me hits me like a ton of bricks. My eyes go wide infear. "OH MY GOD! If Cypress is my father, then that means Malachi is my brother WHAT THEFUCK!!!" I scream and start to pace in a small patch of grass as my hands threaten to rip my hair out.I can feel Sukie's eyes on me as if she is contemplating the level of my mental breakdown. "STOP!" Ihear beside me as Malachi comes around a tree. I freeze as the word brother rings in my mind andall the memories of us together play on repeat. I have to force down the bile that's rising in mythroat.

"Wait, Malachi. Let her speak," I demand, putting my hand up to stop him from coming closer. I'mnot sure I could hold it together if he touches me. Thankfully, Malachi stops, clearly confused aboutwhy I won't let him come to my side. I hear Sukie scoff beside me as she shakes her head. "Chloe,stop freaking out. You didn't have sex or a baby with your brother. Malachi is not Cypress's son.Evadean fell in love with the Alpha of the Cosmopolis pack before Cypress met your mother, so youare not related, but your lives are pretty fucked up," Sukie says, laughing a little.

I take a deep breath, feeling like I'm hyperventilating. "What is this witch bitch talking about?"Malachi demands, looking from me to Sukie and back. I turn to Sukie, "How do we know you aretelling the truth?" I question, raising a brow. "I have no reason to lie to you," She declares. Malachilooks between us, confused. "Can someone please tell me what the hell is going on?!" he demands.

I walk to him, wrapping my arms around his torso and look up into his eyes. "Well, my mother is awhore for starters, and your father, who is not your father, was in love with my mother. Cypress ismy father, and I am human, werewolf, and witch, but I never changed because of being human, andyour father is Evadean's Alpha,” I explained to Malachi in fast pace not taking a breath until ifinished, then take a deep breath and turn my attention to Sukie "Did I get that right?” I verified,and she nodded.

Malachi stares, stunned. "Um... I don't know what to say,” He mutters. "Cypress and I were never thebad guys here. When I brought Chloe back, it was because she is Cypress's daughter, and I lovehim," Sukie declares. "Your mother lied about their deaths and wanted to blame me for it. I put aspell on her to stop her from destroying the whole Aberdeen pack. Your mother was so powerfulshe had to be stopped.” Sukie says with an expression so soft.

Malachi finally comes out of his trance to stare at Sukie. "So, are you saying that my real father isGregor, the Alpha of the Cosmopolis?” He questions, puzzled. Sukie gives him a gentle nod. "Wherethe hell is he then?" Malachi asks, rubbing his temple like this is too much to handle. I put my handon his shoulder, and he turned to look at me. "I believe her," I tell him, pulling him close to me. "Wehave to replace your mother,” Malachi concludes.

Sukie walks to us, standing only a few feet away. "Don't trust her, Chloe. She is back for a reasonand it can't be a good one,” She claims. "What about Cypress? Where is he and why is he hiding?" Iquestion. "He is not hiding. He is hunting,” Sukie replies, turning around and leaving through thesame way she appeared. We stand there for a moment, confused.

Malachi walked back to the car and he gave me his shirt to put on, since my clothes shredded whenI shifted. We both get in the car and drive away. When we pull into the drive, Malachi parks butneither of us moves. We turn to each other "How come our lives are so fucked up?" I sigh, slouchingin the seat. "It seems the Moon Goddess chose us for each other for a reason. We both have spentour lives with fucking liars,” Malachi replies, no emotion on his face.

Malachi turns to me, looking like a lost puppy. I caress his cheek "Go for a drive, have some time toyourself to take all this in. I will be here when you come home. Remember, I love you, Malachi, andthis changes nothing of our love for each other. We will get through this together,” I reassure him,pressing a soft kiss on his lips. We break away and he stares into my eyes like he sees every ounceof me. "I love you, Luna," I smile slightly and open the door stepping out.

Malachi drives away, and I stand there, watching his taillights disappear into the night. Once he isout of sight I walk in the house and go straight for our room to shower and change. I take my timein the showering, imagining the water is washing away all my problems and the nasty seconds Ithought Malachi and I were related. Talk about cringe worthy. Once I get dressed, I walk backdownstairs to make some tea to relax my nerves. I stand there and look out the window, trying towonder if I can trust my mother or not. Was it safe to believe and trust Sukie? I jump out of my skinas the teapot starts whistling on the stove. “Ugh, Chloe, why are you so jumpy?’ I think, grabbing thepot and pouring my tea into a cup and walking to the front porch to take a seat in the rocking chair,but suddenly I get a sense that I'm not alone. "Chloe?" A voice whispers in the night.