Chapter 18

Callie's POV

Did he really do this?

Was Adrian truly capable of killing Payton?

Why did Trevor say it was him?

So many questions ran through my head, all of them making me seem crazier and crazier. I wanted to believe that Adrian did it, I wanted to believe that we knew who hurt my little boy so that I knew he would pay for it with his life. But each time I wanted to declare it truly was him I always stopped.

When Payton was first attacked Adrian was with me the entire time. How was it possible for him to have hurt Payton? But then I keep thinking and eventually concluded that he may have had help.

I knew that he was gone. I had heard the sirens go off immediately. When I had asked Theo and Mom what was going on they explained to me that he had some how gotten out. So now he was on the loose, possibly on the hunt for Trevor. But sad as it was, everytime I said that he wanted to hurt the boys, I didn't believe it. I had so much proof standing right in front of me, and yet, none of it made sense. I knew Adrian for a very little amount of time, but the time that I did know him, he was a kind and caring Father. It didn't seem logical that he would have killed Payton, but I still couldn't ignore the evidence. It was all right there.

Everyone now truly believed Emily, especially my family. Some of them had even gone up to her and said how sorry they were for believing him and not her. For a short moment I got the chance to speak with her, but all she could say was, 'I'm sorry it turned out this way'.

My head hurt, along with my heart which felt like it was crumbling into a million tiny pieces. My poor Trevor, he cared about Payton so much, and now he has lost him.

As I sat against the wall, staring at my hands, I honestly felt like giving up. I had lost my son, a part of me. The only true reason why I was still breathing is because of my Trevor. I would never leave him. He lost one person already, he won't lose me either.

"Callie?" I heard the soft voice that belonged to Izzy. I didn't bother looking up, not having the energy.

"Callie, Theo and I have been thinking that perhaps it would be better if we postpone the wedding? We don't feel that its right to have it right now-" I shook my head before looking up at her. I bit my lip and pulled her close to me. She immediately wrapped her arms around me, rubbing my back soothingly as I cried into her chest.

"Y-You w-will d-do no s-such t-thing!" I cried out, pulling her closer. I didn't care if I looked ridiculous at this current point, frankly I just needed a shoulder to cry on.

"But Callie-"

"No! Please Izzy, I don't want you guys to postpone it. I beg of you." If they did postpone it I wouldn't be distracted by anything. I'd be alone in my thoughts, which was definitely not a good idea. Looking over Izzy's shoulder I looked at the sleeping form of Trevor. Even while sleeping he still looked heartbroken.

"Please Izzy..." I whispered, resting my head on her shoulder. She sighed, running her fingers through my hair.

"Alright, I'll talk to Theo. But are you 100% sure Callie?" She asked one last time. I nodded, looking up at her. I wanted to smile. I wanted to feel happiness once again, but losing Payton, I don't think thats even possible anymore.

She kissed my head before standing up and walking out of the room. I watched as she closed the door behind her before I slowly stood up. I used the wall for help, stumbling slightly. I felt the need to cry but couldn't. All of my tears were gone.

"M-Mommy?" I heard Trevor say from behind me. Turning around I watched as he slowly sat up before pulling his legs up against his chest. I frowned sadly before sitting down on the bed. I moved closer to him before wrapping my arms around him.

"I-I can't b-believe he's g-gone Mommy..." He trailed off sadly, snuggling closer to me as I ran my fingers through his short hair. My heart ached for the both of us. Losing Payton was the worst thing imaginable for us. And my poor Trevor had to see his brother covered in bruises and watch as his father tried to kill him.

"I'm so sorry he did this to us. I thought he truly loved the two of you." I sighed sadly. Trevor pulled away from me before looking at me questioningly.

"What do you mean Mommy?" He questioned making me raise my brows.

"Your father Trevor. I didn't know he'd try hurting the two of you-"

"Daddy killed Payton?" What was going on? Now I could feel my heart begin to race. I sat forward and placed my hands on his shoulders.

"Trevor, yesterday you screamed that he killed Payton and that you saw him. You told us you saw him do it Trevor." I said slowly. His brows furrowed as he looked at me.

"Mommy I don't know what you're t-talking about. I d-didn't see anything." As each word registered in my head I began to worry.

"Trevor sweety, so you're telling me you don't remember your Dad hurting Payton nor do you remember blaming him for it?" He only nodded. Standing up I picked Trevor off the bed. He wrapped his tiny arms and legs around me, asking where we were going.

Rushing through the house I continued to look for my mom. Just as I found her, I stopped in complete surprise at the person she was talking to.

"Rob?" I said, looking at him in complete and utter shock. His head snapped to my direction to which he immediately smiled before rushing over to me. He pulled both Trevor and I into a big hug, holding us close.

"What are you doing here?" I questioned him, clueless as to why he was here. He rolled his eyes, looking at me like I was crazy.

"Um, you do remember you asked me to be your date correct?" Crap I can't believe I forgot about that. I felt truly bad that I didn't remember it but didn't dwell on it long. I had more serious matters going on.

"Mom, I need to speak to you." I spoke to her seriously. She looked at me worriedly before nodding.

"Excuse us please Rob, I'll be right down. Could you watch Trevor for me please?" He nodded with a bright smile before picking Trevor up. Walking up the stairs to Mom and Dads bedroom I closed the door behind us before sitting down on the bed next to her.

"What's wrong sweety?" She questioned, taking my hand in hers.

"Mom, Trevor doesn't remember a thing." I spoke, looking at her worriedly. She looked at me in confusion. I sighed and rubbed my head, feeling a headache forming.

"When I was talking to him about Adrian, it was like he was absolutely clueless as to what had happened. He doesn't remember seeing Adrian do it, he doesn't remember even blaming him-"

"Sweety maybe he had suppressed the memories. Its very traumatic for a kid his age-" I groaned, interrupting her.

"I know, I know but mom think about it like this. When the 'rogues' attacked Payton, Adrian was with me the entire time. It makes no sense. Plus if he truly wanted to kill Payton, he had many chances before we even showed up here. Why now? Something isn't right mom. I don't think Adrian did it-" I spoke but was interrupted once again. Loud sirens went off, alarming everyone of an intruder. We both looked at each other before rushing out the room and down the stairs. My heart steadied a little as I saw Trevor in Theos arms now.

"What's happening!" Mom yelled out to anyone.

"It's Adrian, he's walked onto the pack lands." At the sound of his name a lot of people glared, but I decided that I was going with my gut. I didn't believe he did this, and I was going to prove it.

"Where?" She demanded from the young pack warrior.

"The north-west sector." He spoke not flinching at her tone. She nodded before walking out of the house, as everyone began to shift Mom, Theo, Izzy, and I stayed in human form. I didn't have to worry about Rob seeing all of this since he already knew the truth. We all ran to the direction of where he was located.

Upon arriving we watched as Adrian walked to the centre of a field. He stood tall with a glare on his face. But he wasn't alone. Two men walked with him, but I only recognized one of them. We all approached the three of them.

"Who are they?" Mom asked, keeping her guard up as she observed all of them. The oldest looking man stepped forward first.

"I am Adrians father, the previous Alpha before my son." He spoke with so much authority. So this was the man that caused Adrian to be the way that he is? The aura that surround him was already threatening enough, and to add onto the deep scowl he had present on his face.

"And you are?" Mom glared at the third man, the man who just looked at all of us with a smug smirk.

"Dr Benson?" I questioned in complete shock. He chuckled nodding his head.

"Oh please Callie, don't call me Dr Benson, thats sounds way to formal. Please I insist that you call me Alpha Chand. Lovely to see you again Theo, I hope you're not interrupting anyone lately."

Alpha who?

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