Marked By The Alpha's Cursed Blue Moon
Chapter 50. Echoes of the Past

Chapter 50: 50. Echoes of the Past

Immediately, Elijah Simons and his wife stood up and walked out of the gathering. Victoria instinctively moved to go after them, but to her astonishment, the Smoke appeared right before her.

"You can’t follow them. Continue with the rest of the pregnant women in the other families," the Smoke said firmly, noticing the disagreement clearly written across her face.

"Why can’t I follow them?" Victoria asked, a scornful look crossing her features.

"That’s the closest you’re allowed to get concerning their area. It’s left to you to decide what you’ll do with the information you have. Now go and search for the others," the Smoke replied.

As soon as the words left its mouth, the path Elijah and his wife had taken shut suddenly before her, leaving Victoria no choice but to carry on with her search.

She continued, her steps firm as she approached the next family. It was Alexander’s family. His wife was pregnant with their second child, and Victoria felt a sense of reassurance.

She had been at the hospital when the child was born, a baby girl. The Gilberts and the Alexanders had always been close family friends, which was why Victoria had been present at the birth.

She didn’t linger, trusting them completely. They had never given her a reason to doubt them.

Next, she found the remaining two families... Gilmore and Alfred, seated at the same table. Both women were heavily pregnant, their eyes gleaming with excitement.

"We’ve waited so long for the Blue Moon," Alfred’s wife said joyfully.

"Yes, it’s a blessing to be alive to witness it," Gilmore’s wife agreed.

Victoria remained in the background, listening closely to their conversation. She was alert, hoping to catch any sign of betrayal or suspicion.

But there was nothing. No deceit. No anger. Just joy and anticipation.

That confirmed it for her. The Simons family, they were the outliers. The only ones who looked visibly upset. The only ones who didn’t stay for the Blue Moon, a rare event that had once brought untold destruction.

So it’s the Simons, she thought grimly. They’re the ones who gave birth to a child that could destroy our pack... and our family. She nodded slowly, affirming her thoughts.

"Your time is up here. It’s time to return," the Smoke said suddenly. As the words echoed, a fierce wind blew through the air. The moment it touched Victoria, she and the Smoke vanished.

They reappeared in the cave of the three ancient witches. Victoria felt an intense heat within her body as she stood.

"Welcome back from the past, O daughter of Great Vanessa!" the witches greeted in unison, their voices echoing through the cave.

A small jar sat on the table before them. Victoria watched in shock as the Smoke gently entered the jar, guided by the witches’ spell.

"Is that where the Smoke resides?" she asked curiously.

"There are things beyond your imagination," one witch said. "It’s best you focus on what truly matters."

Victoria remained silent, sensing that they weren’t telling her everything. Still, she decided to speak.

"I saw a lot in the past. Who among all the families is responsible for this threat?" she asked, her voice firm but hopeful.

"What you saw is yours alone to interpret," the witches said. "We’ve done our part. You now know enough to guide your next move. Depart."

Victoria turned and left, their cold voices still echoing in her ears. Outside, darkness had already fallen. She checked her wristwatch, it had stopped at 9:20 a.m. Her phone was in her car.

She walked through the woods until she reached the car. The phone displayed the time: 10:45 p.m.

She blinked.

"But it felt like just an hour... how is it almost a whole day?" she murmured to herself. She noticed multiple missed calls from Beta Gilbert and Bernard.

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Back at the mansion, Bernard and Beta Gilbert sat in the living room, growing more worried by the second.

"Should we call the police?" Bernard asked.

"Not yet," Beta Gilbert replied calmly. "If she isn’t back by morning, then we will."

Just then, the front gate creaked open. They rushed outside and saw Victoria driving in.

Relief washed over them. Beta Gilbert returned to the couch, his usual calm demeanor returning.

Victoria walked inside, heading straight to her husband. "I’m sorry, honey. I left my phone in my bag, and it was in the car," she explained.

"How could you forget your phone and bag?" Beta Gilbert asked, frustration breaking through.

"Because I thought I’d only be gone for thirty minutes," she answered. "But what I discovered... it’s serious. It concerns our pack. I had to stay."

That caught everyone’s attention. Bernard leaned forward.

"What do you mean, Mom?"

She turned to him, hesitating briefly. Then she began.

"I met an old man at the mall. When I tried to walk past, he grabbed my hand and whispered something. I couldn’t move."

"What did he say?" Beta Gilbert asked, even more curious.

"He warned me about a calamity coming to our pack. He said we are connected to its source. Then he gave me water to wash my face and suddenly, I was in the past. I saw everything clearly."

Bernard’s eyes widened. "Did he say who or what is behind it?"

"No. He said I’d have to see it for myself. And I did. I know where the danger is coming from."

"Then say it already!" Beta Gilbert snapped.

"The Simons. They’re the problem. Their son is the source of the calamity."

Beta Gilbert shook his head. "Who is this man, and where did he come from?"

"I don’t know, but he was right. He knew about Bernard becoming Alpha. About defeating the Shadow. Everything."

Bernard spoke up.

"Dad, I think Mom’s right. The Simons always wanted the Alpha seat. They expected to be next after Alpha Jackson died. Maybe... maybe they even had something to do with his death."

He paused, then added, "I’m not accusing, but their behavior before and after his death has always been suspicious."

Everyone fell into a heavy silence.

Maria’s heart sank. Her thoughts spiraled.

So the Simons... they’re behind my parents’ deaths? Her fists clenched as the fire of betrayal burned inside her. They will pay...

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