The Luna Fighter

chapter 29 about your real parents

Brandon’s P.O.V

I had made so many phone calls to find out everything I could about her parents, but what I had found out left me more than a little stunned. I was so focused on finding the right way to tell her, but when she threw that book at my head it caught me off guard and I thanked the Moon Goddess that I ducked in time. I had to explain myself to her and I could see how hurt she was, but then she asked me the question I had been dreading because I still didnt know how I was going to tell her what I had found.

“Take a seat for me, please.” I asked and she looked at me in shock.

“I’ve never heard you say please, so this must be big.” Carla replied and sat on the edge of the bed. She was right, I had never said please to her, I just told her what to do and she did it. I took a deep breath and took the chair from the desk, placing it in front of her and sitting down, taking her hands in mine.

“Carla, I found out a lot more than I wanted to….” I said, trying to find the right words to say the next part.

“What do you mean?” Carla asked, looking confused. There was no easy way to tell her this, so maybe it was just best for me to just come right out and say it, at least then she would know and I could comfort her and be there for her however she needed afterwards.

“Your parents, well, the ones who were here, aren't your real parents. Your real parents did the same to you when you were two years old. They sold you to the people you now call your parents, so they could get money and pay off their loan.” I replied, explaining part of what I had found out. She gasped in shock, rendering her speechless. This had now happened to her twice and the life she had been living was a complete lie, the people she had known as her parents were a lie.

“What happened to my real parents? Where are they now?” She asked and I sighed.

“I’m sorry Carla, but four years ago they were found dead in their car. They were stabbed with silver daggers that were dipped in wolfsbane. The couple that said they were your parents….honey, they only wanted you back so they could sell you again, but this time to a drug lord. They owe him so much money, but I’ve talked to him and he knows everything. Carla, they will not survive the night when they get back home. I’m sorry, but I can't help them, it's already too late.” I replied, looking at her as she sat in silence. Suddenly she stood up and began to pace back and forth around the room, but when I saw her eyes, they didn't look the same and I knew that she was talking to her wolf.

Carla’s P.O.V

“Kayla, is he telling me the truth? Is he really telling me my parents were not really my parents? Did the real ones get killed? Now the fake ones are going to be killed or maybe they are already dead.” I asked my wolf, feeling myself getting anxious. This was a lot of information to take in. I thought it was bad to be traded by your parents once, but I had been traded twice and if I had gone back home with my parents then it would have happened a third time.

“Yes Carla, he’s telling you the truth. I can tell because he was really scared and worried to tell you, but he did because you needed to know. I have also spoken to his wolf, Brooks and he has confirmed that what Brandon is saying is the truth. I’m so sorry you had to find out like this, but you are safe here. He will keep you safe and so will I.” Kayla replied, making me sigh.

“Alright, let me get my wits about me and I’ll be okay. Thank you, Kayla and thank Brooks for me too.” I said and ended the conversation between us. My eyes turned back to normal as I stopped pacing and looked at Brandon.

“I know you did this for me and I am thankful for that. Now I know why I never felt like I had a connection with them. I always felt off about them, but I also feel sad for my real parents in a way, even though I didn't know them. I guess the only person I have is myself.” I said, wrapping my arms around me. Brandon stood from his chair and walked over to me, cupping my face with his hands.

“You have me, Carla. You have Ripley, Kidz, Eppes, Raven, Kevin and so many more here. You are not alone and you never will be alone here, honey. We will keep you safe, I will keep you safe. We will love you with our last breath and even after that, you're going to be okay.” Brandon replied, talking about him, his wolf and the rest of the pack. Tears started to stream out my eyes and down my cheeks as he pulled me closer and held my head against his chest, hugging me. I had been disowned two, nearly three times and had only just found out about it which made me feel sad and unwanted, but at the same time I felt loved, I felt safe and I felt wanted, not only by Brandon, but the whole pack as well. I could feel myself wanting to be done with all of my so-called family and then suddenly the bond tying me to them broke, releasing me from them. I don't know why I even had a bond with them considering they weren't my real parents to begin with, but maybe it was because I did at one time love them as my parents. That all changed when they traded me though and now all I felt was anger. I pulled away from Brandon and he ran the pad of his thumb across my cheeks, wiping my tears away.

“Do you know what I am going to do? I’m going to take all of this anger I have and take it to the fight tomorrow. So much is running through my head and tomorrow, I’m just going to let it all out.” I stiffly said, trying not to cry anymore.

Brandon’s P.O.V

I held her close to me, feeling all the anger and sadness she felt, but I also felt her determination as well. She was going to give Peaches hell tomorrow. I knew I was a part of the anger and sadness she felt, but I would make it up to her and show her that no other woman was going to come between us.

“Come on, you need to get some sleep. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow, starting with an hour-long drive to Georgia. After that we need to find the building the fight is being held at.” I said, wrapping my arm around her shoulder and walking ehr over to the bed. I laid her down in the bed as she was already changed into her night clothes. I stripped out of my clothes, leaving me in just my boxers and got into bed beside her. I pulled her close to me, holding her tightly as I kissed her cheek and the top of her head. It took a while for her to fall asleep, probably trying to process all of the information she had learned tonight, but she finally fell asleep. I laid there watching her for a bit, her brows scrunching up and then relaxing when I pulled her closer to me. I finally drifted off to sleep, curious about the fight tomorrow and hoping that Carla came out the victor.