Page 367 of Fated to the Wolf Prince
I found my mate sitting on a couch in the living room, flipping through a book. He looked up as I approached. “How did it go?” he asked, setting the book aside.
“Better than I expected, actually.” I sank down next to him. “Liam really pushed me, but I managed to keep my emotions in check for the most part.”
“Tell me everything,” Ty said, twining his fingers through mine.
“It wasn’t easy at first.” Liam had taunted me mercilessly to provoke a reaction from my wolf. “But I learned that losingcontrol would only put you and everyone else in danger, so when Liam started making cruel comments about you, they hurt, but I managed to stay calm.”
“I’m proud of you, Liza.”
“Thanks.” I rested my head on his shoulder. “But we still have a long way to go. Liam says our lessons are far from over.”
Ty wrapped his arm around me. “Don’t worry. You’re strong. You’ll get through this.”
“I hope so. I just want to be able to protect the people I love.”
Ty pressed a gentle kiss to the top of my head. “You’ll get there, and I’ll be right by your side. No matter what it takes.”
Buoyed by Ty’s unwavering support, and the understanding that I had already made some headway, I held onto the belief that I would eventually gain control over my emotions and harness the power of my wolf, for the sake of my family, my pack, and myself.
“Your mom phoned while you were training with Liam. I told her and your dad what you were doing. Do you want to go see your parents?” Ty didn’t need to ask twice. Seeing Mom and Dad was just what I needed to recharge.
We piled into the car with two members of my security team and left for my parents’ home. Ty didn’t let go of my hand for the entire drive.
The familiar scent of the woods surrounded us when we stood on the porch of my childhood porch, with a warm breeze caressing our skin. The weathered panels creaked underfoot as we, along with a couple of security guards, waited for my parents to answer the door.
The door eventually swung open, revealing my parents standing side by side. It was impossible not to be at ease in the presence of my mother, with her softly spoken and gentle demeanor. She opened her arms wide, and I stepped into her embrace. My father smiled at me, but it belied his worry.
“Sweetheart, it’s so good to see you.” My mother squeezed me tightly before letting go. Her attention flitted between Ty and me.
“Hey, Mom. Hey, Dad.” I tried to sound upbeat despite the obvious tension in the air.
“Hello.” My father gave me a quick hug, then nodded in Ty’s direction. “Ty.”
“Scott, Rory,” Ty said respectfully with a smile.
“Come on in.” My mother stepped aside to let us pass. As we entered, I spotted my older brothers sitting on the couch in the living room. They glanced up at our arrival, their eyes creasing in relief.
“Little sis.” Mason rose from his seat to pull me into a bear hug.
Michael followed suit. “We’re glad you’re here.”
“Guys, please.” I extricated myself from their overbearing embraces. “I can breathe just fine, thank you.”
“Sorry.” Mason grinned, releasing me. “We’re just worried about you, that’s all.”
“Speaking of which,” my father said, glancing at Ty. “Ty told me you’re doing omega training. How’s that going?”
I fidgeted with the hem of my shirt. “It’s been… challenging,” I said, grateful for Ty’s supportive hand on the small of my back. “But I’m making progress. Liam’s helping me learn to control my emotions so I don’t lose control of my wolf.”
“Really?” my mother asked, hope shining in her eyes. “That’s wonderful,”
Michael grimaced. “But what about Liam? Can we trust him?”
“His methods are harsh, but I think he genuinely wants to help me.”
“Still, we can’t forget what happened in the past.” My father’s haunted expression chilled me to the bone. “Just be careful, Liza.”
“I will be. I promise.” As I spoke those words, a surge of strength welled up inside me. I’d do whatever it took to regain control over my wolf and my life if I ever wanted things to go back to normal.
