Chapter 27 Doing her job
AUTHOR’S POV She was rushing into the house while fanning herself quickly to catch her breath. Stephanie mumbled some incoherent words under her breath. The shock was written all over her face. Kingston ran towards his mother. “Is everything okay, mum?” He asked, heading back to get her water. She gulp down the entire content of the glass. Stephanie let a ridiculous burp. “Oh my goodness!” She let out, throwing her head to the back. Mindy stepped out of her room, making a face at her brother. “What’s wrong with her?” Kingston shrugged, “I don’t know.” Stephanie raised her head, “where is Caleb and your father?” “They are out,” Mindy replied. “What’s up with you.” “You both would be blown away by what I am about to say.” She said. “I do have a place to be a mother. Can you say whatever it is already?” Kingston persuaded. Gasping dramatically, she rubbed at her forehead. “the pack’s new healer is Nia.” Looking at her brother, Mindy scoffed as she crossed her legs on the couch. Is this some joke? That girl can’t be more useful than a cleaning tool. Who made her the healer?” “How would you know when none of the packs new concerns you? Nia Hayes is the new healer, and you know what that means.” Stephanie stated. Kingston’s heart thumped at the thought of Nia finally gaining her freedom. Now, he doesn’t have to worry about what she might be going through. “That’s an excellent news. I’m glad her life took a different turn.” He said, mentally promising himself to call her. “Can’t you all see this is a new turn for us, too?” Their mother asked. “How?” Questioned Mindy. Stephanie grinned mischievously, “Nia is a daughter of this household, and we looked after her up until now. So, we have every right to her money and all she becomes. You do know how rich the healer of the pack becomes. Nia would help us live the dream life we have always wanted!” She squealed. Scoffing in disbelief, Kingston stood up. “I want to believe you are making a long joke, Mum. You have no fucking right to Nia. Not after you sold her off to the crazy Alpha for fifty thousand dollars. Shouldn’t you be ashamed for doing that to a person you called your child? After doing something as cruel as that, you still intend to affiliate yourself with her. That’s low of you.” “Don’t you dare talk to me like that!” Stephanie warned. “didn’t you enjoy the spoils of her sales? Now that she has become wealthy, she would love to have her family back.” “She is that gullible,” Mindy added. “Also, we did her a favor, handing her over to the Alpha.” “Will you shut that thing you call a mouth?” Kingston glared at his sister. “Easy for you to say. Why didn’t you give yourself off to the Alpha if it’s truly a favor? I am hoping Dad doesn’t consent to this crazy idea of yours. Let Nia be, and she has served you long enough to provide a roof over her head and feeding. I don’t know what else you intend to take from her. Let the girl be!” Stephanie got up, squaring her shoulder with a stern look. “Listen here, young man. Your father and I are the sole proprietors of this house, and you live under us. You will do all we ask of you as long as you live here. I don’t even think there would be some escape for you. You will be the one to instigate the family reunion since you care for your dear sister so much. You shouldn’t mind connecting her back to her family.” She said with finality in her tone. Setting his jaw stubbornly, he held his mother’s gaze firmly. “you would have to drag me by the tail to do that. Since you are so shameless, air your dirty laundry yourself. I am not going to be a part of this.” Kingston hissed, walking towards the front door. “If you walk out that door right now, Kingston, do not come back.” Stephanie threatened, hoping he would turn back. Turning the doorknob, Kingston let himself out, not minding his mother’s loud comeback. The neighbors had their ears and eyes glued to the window, wondering what was happening in the Hayes household. Feeling frustrated as he ran down the long road, he paused and screamed. Kingston often wishes he never came from such an insensitive group of people.
The only reason he has tolerated them this far is because of the one they share as families. Their nonchalant attitude towards other people’s feelings worries him so much. He can’t just sit back and watch them try to jeopardize Darcy again. At the same time, people would call him out for embarrassing his family for someone who isn’t part of their bloodline. The Sunset pack members are very keen on their family bonds. He went to the park and settled into one of the benches, breathing heavily. Closing his eyes, he inhaled and exhaled slowly, trying to forget everything he heard from his mother. She is probably just running her mouth and would be able to do anything in the end. Nia should know better than to allow any of them to waltz into her life so quickly, not after what they did to her.
Kingston still feels guilty for spending part of the money given to the family for Nia’s life. His father had gotten him a new laptop and had admitted it was part of the money. For days, the guilt made him invincible, and he couldn’t bring himself to call Nia. Until now, he feels like he still owes her a lot, and he is willing to become very successful to give her a good life. But it appears the goddess has a different plan. Who would have thought the ordinary Nia would become a healer? It’s still shocking news, and it would take a while to get it in all at once. Just as he attempted to stand up, his phone message notification beeped. Checking who it is, a smile spread out on his face. Nia asked to see him. Dusting off the dirt on his trousers, he hoped things would sort themselves out with time.Content is property of NôvelDrama.Org.