Chapter 13. Spare the Wolfless Omega

They say that when you die, you see the person who matters most to you on the other side, waiting with a smile, hand outstretched, ready to guide you into the afterlife.

They say this happens so you won’t be scared or alone. So that death won’t feel so terrifying.

So it was no surprise that I found myself staring at my father after all these years since his death.

But he wasn’t standing there with a smile.

Not with an outstretched hand.

Not willing to guide me with him.

Instead… he was crying, sorrow and guilt clouding his eyes as he looked at me.

“I’m sorry, Lilith… I’m so sorry for leaving you so soon. I’m sorry for letting this happen to you. Forgive your father but don’t die yet. Turn back. You have to live. You have to survive. You have to be happy. So breathe, Lilith. Breathe!”

Breathe. Breathe. Breathe, Lilith!

The moment the grip on my neck loosened, my eyes snapped open. I gasped for air, hands flying to my throat as I c