Chapter 113

We all froze as Auri was smiling at the group of us. Logan slinked behind her like a sad puppy, his hands shoved in his pocket. Behind him, Felix was holding Lucy around the waist. However, everyone waited as Vale struggled to get out of her grip.

“Auri!” Jax was the first one to move and he stepped forward.

She let go of Vale’s wrist as he hugged her. His face fell to her shoulder and from where I was standing, I could see his hands grab her shirt tightly. Leaning her head against his, Auri rubbed his back and hushed him quietly.

“It’s alright, Jax. I’m okay. I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you when you needed me. I’m here now though. I’ve got you.”

I couldn’t help the smile on face as I watched my Beta’s shoulders shake. It was easy to see the pain and the tear that Auri’s leaving had on Bryan, Hector, and Vale. But AJ and Jax were as much affected because they had called her mom as much as any of her biological kids. AJ joined the hug and Auri laughed, moving to stroke the back of his