Chapter 41 - Help Me

*******Maddison's POV*******

We had walked for a good few hours before the refreshing pack scent filled my nostrils meaning that we had crossed over into our pack land.

I was home.

I smiled up at my Dad who hadn't let go of my hand the whole walk back.

I could tell that he was exhausted though... who knows how long they had been planning the attack for but I know for a fact he wouldn't have slept much.

"Welcome home my princess." My Dad smiles gently at me as I grin widely, my eyes watering due to how happy I was just to be alive to see this place again.

I looked over to Coda who was still holding Seth and I noticed that he looked kinda relaxed for the first time ever as he walked beside my brother in a soft silence.

We walked for a further ten minutes before my large home eventually came into sight causing my heart to swell once I noticed the person standing anxiously waiting on the porch...

"Mom!" I scream, tearing my hand away from my fathers as I run to her.

God I missed her so much!

"My baby!" She sobs as runs to me, embracing me in a tight hug as she cries- causing me to cry too.

"I'm so glad to have you back!" She sobs, with my Dad soon wrapping his large arms around us both once he reaches us.

"My girls..." He breathes steadily, before reaching to pull Karson into our hug too.

Karson chuckles lightly as he squeezes us in a death grip for a few minutes.

This was happiness.

This here was my joy.

But I couldn't help but feel bad when remembering that Coda, Farah and Seth stood only metres away alone...

They didn't have a loving family like this to hold close... Seth was backstabbed by his only brother, Farah's kind were extinct and Coda's Dad was an abusive rat...

I break away from the hug once my Mom begins to steady her breathing, before I turn to see Coda holding a whimpering Seth close to him whilst whispering soft words to help calm him.

"What's wrong with him?" I steadily approach Coda, his eyes widening at the sudden involvement in the moment.

"He's just upset with how things turned out with Warren... that was the only family he had left." Coda explains, as I frown sadly.

I take Seth from his arms, holding him tight to me.

"Shh Seth... this is your new home... you belong here just as much as I do..." I whisper, as he stares up at me with his huge puppy eyes.

"I mean it." I smile softly, as he offers me a sad smile in return.

"You can learn how to become a pack doctor after all!" I exclaim, causing him to perk up slightly at the thought.

"Isn't that right Dad?" I turn to my Dad, noticing Seth shy away slightly when I do.

"I'll have him trained by the best doctors we have." My father confirms, causing Seth's tail to wag joyfully.

"Look Seth... this here's my Mom... she's just like you... she's a runt wolf too!" I state, as my Mom approaches with a kind smile.

She holds out her hands to take him from me and strangely enough Seth goes to her without fear.

My mother holds him close and rocks him like a baby in her arms as he purrs in content.

"You are one brave special little wolf and don't you forget that." My Mom smiles down at Seth as he snuggles into her arms.

"I'm so glad to have you all home... even you Coda... I don't care for what you did in the past... I just care that you brought my baby home to us safely... I forgive you." My Mom nods to Coda with a smile, before she turns to follow Karson indoors, still holding Seth.

"Farah... I would like to welcome you to our pack and into our family with open arms. I'll have my guards guide you to your new room and you can make yourself at home. I'm sure Maddison will help you shop for anything that you need or desire and we are here to support you in achieving whatever dream you may have." My Dad turns to Farah and speaks softly which causes me to smile.

He was the best father and wolf King that I could ask for.

"I am forever grateful to have met such lovely creatures and I can't thank you enough sir." She bows her head slowly with a smile.

"You may call me Kane. We are family now." My father nods, as she grins at him before she follows two guards indoors.

"I appreciate your efforts to prove yourself to me Coda and it will be greatly noted... but I still wish to have a talk with you before things go any further with Maddison. My daughter must rest but in the meantime I feel we should talk things over." My Dad states with a stern nod to Coda as he nods back in understanding.

"Agreed sir." Coda says, as my Dad nods before walking indoors leaving Coda and I out here alone.

"Thank you Coda... for everything..." I smile, turning to face him as his eyes scan over my face.

"Don't thank me... I almost ruined your whole life." He sighs, as he diverts his gaze to the floor.

"Or... you made it an adventure..." I smile gently, causing him to look back up in shock.

"How can you say that? After all the shit that just happened? It wasn't a very good adventure Maddison." He huffs, more irritated with himself for what had happened.

"I'm safe. You're safe. We can have a fresh start Coda! Just me and you! At least we have a unique story to tell our kids when they ask how we met..." I giggle slightly, causing him to roll his eyes whilst fighting back a smile.

"So you still want to have kids with me in the future? Even though I'm damaged goods? Can you really accept me after I've been touched by another female?" He asks sadly, unable to look at me again as he fidgets with his hands.

Sometimes he can go from seeming so strong to seeming like the weakest man alive.

My Coda...

"Of course I want to still have children with you in the future Coda! You are my mate. I can't judge you for something you couldn't control. I love you regardless of your dark past. When I say we will have a fresh start I mean it... forget about that witch and forget about all the evil she brought into your life... we won in the end Coda... we did it." I take his hands in mine, causing him to look up and into my eyes.

"As harsh as this will sound Maddison... I kinda don't regret kidnapping you that day... because maybe we wouldn't have gotten this chance to be together if I hadn't... I probably would have died without even getting to know you." A tear falls slowly down his cheek, causing my heart to clench at the sight.

"I'm kinda glad too... as twisted as it all is... we get our chance at a happy ending..." I smile, swiping his tear with my thumb.

"You're one in a million Maddison... but I have one last favour before we settle down." He gulps, pulling me close to him for a hug.

"What is it?" I ask softly, knowing that regardless of what it may be, I'll help him.

"Can you help me find out what happened to my mother...?" He trails off quietly, his voice cracking as if he is ready to fully break down.

Of course I will help him... I need to... he needs closure before we can move forward with our fresh start...

"Anything for you Coda." I hug him tightly as we savour the moment...

Anything.