Chapter 78

Mom finishes the story, her voice quivering as she recalls how fiercely I resisted when they tried to lock my memories. She confesses she was initially reluctant to take Helen because of the immense risk involved, but her parents’ insistence and her desperation to keep me safe forced her hand.

“Wow, I had my reservations about the Alpha and Luna of the Bloodmoon Pack but finding out they offered Helen despite knowing the risks leaves me utterly speechless,” Alex says, his eyes wide with astonishment.

“Me too,” Mom replies, her voice heavy with disdain. “They were so power-hungry. They saw Helen as a means to gain a more powerful daughter.”

“Yeah, but their plan backfired since my memories were locked away with the power,” I say, and Mom nods in agreement, her expression somber.

“How about Kevin? How did he end up with you after being presumed dead?” Alex asks, leaning forward with curiosity.

“He discovered what his parents did and was furious. All this