Hunter let out a huge yawn snuggling towards his mother, “Tell me another story” he mumbled groggily with his eyes closed. Nora smiled at her little angel, “Not today, my prince. Now sleep” she cooed him who let out a whine, “But I am not sleepy” he said making her chuckle. She started humming a lullaby and before he knows it he was fast asleep. She kissed his forehead and pulled the duvet upto his chin and switched off the light of his room, “Sleep tight, my baby!” She whispered and walked out of the room to her’s.
The second master bedroom was empty when she entered, she let out a sigh and went downstairs. She opened the back door and sat on the porch waiting for Sebastain. She looked at the abyss darkness of the forest which enveloped her with safety and tranquility. She leaned back on the wall and closed her eyes, she could feel his grief. He is still in pain, no matter how much she tried or what she did, his pain never alleviated.
It’s been over a year since that day. Sebastain screams in horror almost every night remembering that day, that unfaithful day when he had to choose between his daughter and his wife and son. He was never the same from that day, a part of him died. He had to kill the same girl whom he used to take to the park on his shoulder, the same girl whose eyes used to brighten whenever she saw him. The same little girl who giggled out ‘daddy’ playing hide and seek. He had to kill his own daughter to protect his son and wife.
When Sebastian’s family learnt of Kristen’s doing they were shocked to say the least but they did too sympathise with him nonetheless.
Now his only hope is Hunter and Nora, the only two reasons that give his life meaning. Someday his emotion will just spiral down and he’d just take off in the forest for hours and someday he’d be nonchalant to his deceased daughter. Sebastain has managed to hurt Hunter deeply with his mood swings. Sometimes the poor boy cies for his father ignoring him, just a few hours back he cried to his mother sating that his father is angry with him and he is usually sad because Hunter has been naughty. The poor boy thinks this is all his fault but enough is enough now, there is a limit to things. And this has to stop now.
Nora narrowed her eyes as Sebastain’s lycan came closer to the forest clearing. He came through the trees shifting as he walked towards the house, “You’re not asleep yet?” He asked picking up shorts and wearing it.
“I was waiting for you” she said getting up from the porch, Sebastain sighed shaking his head, “I just wanted to clear up my head” he said going inside the house with Nora trailing behind him.
He pulled a cold bottle of water and drank it not making any eye contact with Nora.
“You want something to eat?” She asked knowingly. He nodded his head looking vacantly into the space. She pulled out a packet of tortillas and packed it with meat, flavoured rice and avocado. She made five burritos and Sebastain sniffed them off in a few minutes.
She poured him a glass of iced tea and sat beside him while he sipped on it.
“Sebastain” she whispered putting her head on his shoulder. He looked down at her humming, “I need to talk to you about something” she said choosing her words carefully.
Sebastain put his head on hers, “I know..” he said, “I heard him crying..” he whispered rubbing his face with his palms. Nora sat up with a sad look on her face.
“I am a terrible father” he said with his eyes closed, there were tears already forming in his eyes. Nora took a deep breath trying to control herself, “First Kristen whom I raised with so much love turned out to be vengeful and now Hunter thinks his father is sad because of him.” He said shaking his head as tears roll down from his cheeks.
“The kids would have been better off without me in their lives–” he was stopped by Nora snapping at him, “Shut up! You need to shut the hell up! Things have been a nightmare for you and I fully understand. Killing your own blood is not easy and you needed time to get over her. I completely understand it! But ever wondered what would have happened if you didn’t stop her that day? Or you wouldn’t have found about her in the first place? She would have killed Hunter, then she would have gone down the hill and killed everyone you loved and then you! Just out of spite. You are the best son, brother, father and husband anyone could have ever asked for. You’re the best thing that has ever happened to everyone in your life. You did your best to raise her but it’s not your fault that she turned out to be like this!” She let out her mind as Sebastain looked at her dumbfound, “What did you just say?” He asked
Nora rolled her eyes, “I said it’s not your fau–”
“Not that! Before that. You siad something about her killing spree..” he said getting up from his chair looking at his wife in fury and confusion.