They say that life is 50% chance and 50% choice, that people are given an opportunity to make decisions of their own when facing anything that requires them to choose. 

Sometimes people are given a good chance in life but due to wrong choices, the opportunity will just go down the drain while there are also instances where because of good choices, people are turning their small chances to be the big step for a good change in their lives.

When Rina saw her best friend aimed the gun towards the little girl she knew right at that moment that the Moon above the dark sky is giving her a chance, the last one way ticket to redeem herself and maybe to show that she's also choosing to do the right thing to do after all the wrong choices she has made in the past.

She knew that the gun Alex was carrying has the purest silver bullets that intend to kill Aria and knew that Kinana would not be able to survive. 

Not thinking twice, the alpha who turned pale at the thought of death jumps in front of the little girl and took the bullet  the moment she saw Alex pull the trigger.

It only took a few seconds after the sound of a gunshot, another one was fired but this time, the gunshot cane from Dylan and was aimed towards  Alex who immediately dropped on the floor after that fatal blow straight to the head.

The scene inside the storage area in the warehouse is so dreadful. 

Aria who just came back to her senses saw her ex best friend Rina took the bullet for her baby. 

She screamed because of the fear for her daughter's life but when she saw Cyrus already holding Kiana in his arms she finally breathes again. 

She ran towards her mate and their pup to make sure that they are safe. She saw that Alex was already down on the floor.

Cyrus hugs his mate and their daughter while kissing their temples.

 When Aria is finally sure that her daughter was safe, she turns to look at her pup's savior. 

She momentarily let go of Kiana and gave Cyrus a knowing look before crawling towards Rina who's now covered in blood on the floor.

"What the hell Rina! What the hell?!" Aria’s eyes are brimming with tears while holding her. She doesn't even know where to put her hands because all she could see was blood. 

She tried to remove her jacket to press it on her chest where the blood keeps coming out but it just won't stop.

 Cyrus’s knows Kiana needs her mother too but with Rina’s condition he knows the two needed the closure they both deserve.

No one knows yet, but Rina actually sent him a message a while ago telling him Alex and Julius’s plan about killing his mate and their pup. 

Rins told him that she would try to buy some time to make sure Alex doesn’t do anything to Aria or Kiana until they arrive.

 That's why she was told about the fact that Aria is a pureblood omega.

 Cyrus also knows that Rina chose to stay with Alex until the end not because she wants to fight beside her but because she wanted to make sure Kiana did not get hurt. 

Alex didn't even realize that Rina put earbuds in Kiana’s ears to protect her from anything she might hear. 

She also made sure Kiana didn't see the gruesome happenings in the warehouse by putting a blindfold on the child's eyes.

"Why...w-why are you crying Ria? I-i'm sorry... I'm s-sorry." Rina swallows the blood in her mouth while using the last of her strength to apologize to her best friend. 

She couldn't see Aria anymore because her eyes have become blurry due to her tears. She knows that she only has a few minutes left, and she wants to apologize to her best friend.

"Sshhhh, stop talking Rina! Fuck! Dylan! Uncle someone!! call an ambulance please!!!!" 

Aria screams at the two other alphas. She didn't even look at them because her eyes are only focused on Rina who's now having a hard time breathing.

"No..n-no amb-bulance R-Ria...I just w-want to-apologize for ev...everything." Rina stutters as she coughs out more blood.

"Stop, stop talking Ri! No! I refuse to accept your apology now! You have to live! please, hang in there don't---" Aria had to bite her lips when she saw her best friend's pale hands reaching for  her face.

 She crouches down to help her cup her  face by putting her hand on top of hers.

 She is not a hypocrite. She hates the alpha, she hates how her best friend deceived him for years. 

She hates how she agreed to everything Alex and Julius did to her family.

 She hates how they connived to manipulate her but after knowing the truth as to why she was forced to do all those things and after witnessing it with her own eyes how her best friend who betrayed her saved her pup, all the pain and betrayal that was etched in his heart already melted. 

She knows it would be questionable for others. She knows people might think she’s dumb for choosing to forgive her at that very moment but for her who grew up with no family, she knows she would've done the same thing Rina did for her own mother too.

 When her best friend speaks again, Aria knows right at that moment that her heart is breaking not because of betrayal anymore but because of the sudden fear that tonight, she is about to lose someone again.

"Y-you'll finally sing for y-your Kiana again Aria... P-please tell her, Aunty Riri really l- loves her. I l-love you Aria." Rina says as she takes her last breath and her hand goes limp in Aria’s hand.

 Aria  squeezes the hand on his face as he nods silently while crying. She knows Rina had a choice, she could've saved herself too but she chose to save Kiana in the end and that is more than enough to forgive her. Aria brought her best friend's hand to her lips and kissed it for the last time.

"I love you too Rina... I promise, Kiana won't ever forget you. T-thank you." Aria whispered to her best friend's lifeless body before she pulled her into one last hug while her wolf howled in grief.

Aria  and Cyrus didn't even know how they arrived at the hospital with Kiana in the omega's arms. 

The last thing either of them remembered was the Prime Minister assisted them to the ambulance that arrived at the warehouse. 

There were police officers too but they're all obviously from a special unit because they did  not use the regular police patrol car.

 Cyrus also noticed some agents from NIS and some security personnel who were wearing military uniforms. 

The pure blood alpha didn't even ask about his father because all he wanted was to make sure that his mate and their pup was safe beside him. 

He knows that Lucius Ashbourne and Dylan already told them that there were no threats anymore at all but then he is still scared to let go of the Omega's hand while he's carrying their pup. 

The child is thankfully sleeping when they enter the room and when Aria finally regains consciousness she wouldn't even want anyone touching her baby.

 He just witnessed 3 deaths that night and even as a grown man he has limitations too. 

He may have trained to be a brave and resilient wolf through the years but that doesn't mean he could just act like nothing happened after the horrible death he witnessed that evening.

Cyrus is being treated because of his wounds but the pure blood alpha's eyes are still focused on his family as if he doesn't even want to blink because just like Aria he doesn't want to lose anyone else. 

After he made sure that his cousin was safe, he did not let go of Aria and their pup. 

Even when the Prime Minister tried to talk it out with him because Kiana and Aria needed to be treated and cleaned too, the pure blood alpha just growled at them so Lucius just requested a family room where the three could stay so Cyrus could relax a little too.

 The Prime Minister had to deal with every mess that Julius created so after making sure that his eldest son's surgery was successful and his youngest son is now being treated well, he finally allowed himself to breathe.

The Prime Minister also asked Dylan’s assistance because there are loose ends they need to tie permanently so that they would finally live in peace.

 Lucius doesn't want to tarnish Cyrus’s reputation once the news about his family comes out in the media. 

The Prime Minister knows that Cyrus is his son m but the nation still believes that Cyrus is a Carter so he needs to protect him at all cost. He knows that letting the media know what really happened that evening would create a huge damage on Cyrus’s career as a politician so the Prime Minister has decided to settle things in silence.

If they need to create a fake scenario regarding Julius' death, he'll do it as long as Cyrus won't suffer more. 

The Prime Minister and Dylan were about to leave the hospital to deal with the legal matters without informing the media when Dylan’s phone suddenly rings.

The alpha wasn't supposed to answer the call since he's also so stressed out and still shocked of everything that happened that evening but then he's curious who could have called his

 private number so he answered.

 "Mr Ross" a familiar female's voice called on the other side of the phone.

"Oh Fuck! Thank the moon you're alive! Where the hell are you Felicia?!" Dylan asked with his wide eyes open. 

He already ordered his men to search for the old omega woman since they discovered that her body wasn’t in the warehouse. 

He really thought the woman was killed but her voice sends relief to the younger alpha.

 The Prime Minister stopped in his tracks when he heard Dylan talking on the phone.

"Mr Ross, the man...please don't kill him. He was a new guy and he let me live. He's willing to be a witness against Alex and...wait... please tell me Kiana is---"

"Okay, listen to me first." Dylan cuts her off because he saw the Prime Minister already waiting for him inside the car.

"Kiana, Rus and Aria are all safe now, they're in a private hospital. Now about the guy with you, make sure you both go to the nearest police station where you are and I'll ask one of my men to fetch you there. You don't have to worry about Alex anymore, she's dead. She won't be able to hurt anyone of you anymore." Dylan explained to the older woman who was now crying in relief the moment she learned that the little family she loves dearly is safe.

Dylan ended the call after reassuring the old woman that she has nothing to be worried about anymore.

 She also asked about Knight too and that reminded Dylan that after all the huge spectacle he has witnessed within the 24 hours, Cyrus has yet to face another challenge. His cousin would have to face the Ashbourne family too and this time, Dylan is genuinely happy for this challenge because he knows that Cyrus would finally be reunited with his real family.

That evening the winter wind blew as the Prime Minister and Dylan went to the white House. 

They both know the scandal that will blow up if they won't be able to come up with a good cover up.

 Dylan knows that politics is a battlefield and he's just so thankful that the Prime Minister is on their side right now because if not, then he's so sure that the other Assemblymen who are eyeing the highest position would feast on Cyrus.

The moment they arrived in the White House, Dylan was astounded to see that the President himself was already waiting for them in his office. 

It's not his first time meeting with the president since he's been accompanying Cyrus in his important events but this is his first time to be inside his office let alone sit right in front of the most powerful man in the country.

"Lucius, you should've sent Mr. Luke instead of coming here. I've heard everything already but what I don't understand is why do you have to come and waste your time trying to cover up Julius’s filth when this is your chance to make sure his blood won't even come near your seat."

the President didn't even try to sugarcoat his words. 

He didn't even greet them though the alpha noticed that the President stole a glance in his direction when he thought he wasn't looking.

"Mr. President I'm sorry for bothering you at this hour but--"

"Lucius! since when did we call each other with formalities?" the president cuts the Prime Minister's words.

"Right, Raphael I am not covering up the crimes Julius has committed but I have to ask you to buy more time for this to subside without blowing it up to the media and the others." Lucius said with a firm voice.

"And why would we do that?"

"I'm doing it for my son."

"I thought Knight is in the hospital because of Julius? Why would you cover that up when---"

 "I'm doing it for my youngest son Raphael. I've found him, I was so dumb not to recognize those eyes when I practically saw the kid for years" Lucius finally blurted out. It's the first time he finally openly talked about his youngest son with someone else and he's so happy that it's with his best friend, no other than the president himself.

The President's eyes widened and immediately turned to Dylan. The alpha feels like he's a specimen under a microscope and it only dawns on him that the president misunderstood.

"S-sir..Mr.President, I'm not his son." Dylan uttered, his voice lace with awkwardness that made Lucius laughs a little.

The president gave his friend a questioning look and when he finally realized and put all the puzzles together, he turned back to his seat again.

"Cyrus Carter is your son?!" He asked, a little more confident this time.

Lucius nods with a small smile though Dylan can feel the pride blooming in the Prime Minister's smile.

"I knew it! A rotten tree would never bear a sweet fruit. That man is too good to be Julius' son! But why and how on Earth do you discover it just now when the Assemblyman Carter has been around for years?!" The president asked again.

"Remember when I told you that I wanted to keep my distance from Carter?" Lucius replied.

"Oh yes, because you still believe that he is responsible for the  Von Dorn- Thomson’s tragic ending." the president said nonchalantly but Dylan noticed how his face suddenly turned a little sadder.

 "Right, the Von Dorn- Thomson, also the family of your sister. I don't understand Raphael, you are the most powerful man in the nation but why wouldn't you open their case? Wouldn't you want to give your family the justice they deserve?" Lucius said, disappointment written all over his face.

"I suppose it's time for you to know it too, since you have always been the one wanting justice for my sister and her husband." the president said as he pulled an envelope from his drawer and put it in front of the Prime Minister.

Dylan feels like he's watching a movie while listening to the two. He knows exactly what the two are talking about and yet his genius mind feels like he's about to explode when he realizes something. He's about to ask and verify something when the president speaks again.

"I never stopped seeking for the truth. How could I sleep at night thinking that my sister, her husband and her only pup was roasted alive in that building? I did investigate their case.

 It took me years until I found a lead. But it's been years and I actually thought it would be futile to follow the lead because it might just give me another heart break but just like you, I didn't stop that one day I would avenge them." He paused for a while before he continued talking, but this time he slowly pulled out the photographs and papers from the manila envelope.

Dylan is sitting right across the president so the moment the president put down the familiar pictures of two people on the table, his eyes widened as he cursed under his breath because in the photographs are none other than his friend Harris Williams and Aria, Cyrus’s mate.

"I thought I would only find the culprit, Lucius , but the moon has once again proven to me that the family  are the chosen ones because my niece...my sister's daughter is alive. 

My nephew Harris has found her!" Raphael said with a genuine soft smile while it's Lucius turn to be shocked because the man in the photograph he is holding is no other than his youngest son's mate.

"What the Fuck!" Dylan  blurted out when he finally completed the puzzle together.

"Are you telling me that Cyrus and Aria were both lost only to find each other again? I mean, how is that not a huge bullshit? How could you not recognize your son? And why would you not claim Aria if you've already verified that she’s  your niece?" Dylan snapped 

He couldn't believe what he just discovered.

"What is this chaos and who----Dylan?" Harris blurted out the moment he recognized his friend. 

One of the staff members of the president sent him a message that they spotted the Prime Minister entering with someone. He already learned about what happened to Knight so he came as quickly as he could to ask the Prime Minister about his friend.

 He's about to wait outside the office of the president but since the door wasn’t closed properly, Harris managed to hear someone yelling inside.

At first he got worried for his uncle's life because he thought they were under attack but then he heard Aria and Cyrus’s name so he carefully leaned on the door to listen. 

The voice he heard is so familiar and since he couldn't see the face of the owner he just decided to barge in before the guards intervene because no one is allowed to raise their voice towards the President.

 Clearly, Dylan forgot that rule already because of what he learned.

"Harris! What the hell are you...wait, you're the nephew he's talking about?" Dylan asked while pointing at the president who's wearing a smug face while watching the young men.

"Dylan, did you just disrespect the president like that? And I'm sorry I forgot to mention to you about my uncle. I just thought it wasn't necessary." Harris said with a timid smile.

"Not necessary?! Wait.. so you knew Aria was his niece and your cousin when you met her in New Zealand? Is that why you---"

"I’ve been following her since Cyrus claimed and mated her. We were just waiting for the final result of the DNA we took from the kid who died in the fire to verify everything. Then when we were ready to take her back and introduce her as my cousin, she was already on the run so i had no choice but to follow her to New Zealand. I didn't know how else I’d be able to help her when I heard her story, I just knew I had to protect her from the Carter’s so instead of telling her my identity, I introduced myself as a friend and hoped she won't get mad at me when I tell her the truth." Harris said with a little hesitation.

Both Dylan and Lucius were speechless. 

They both didn't know what to say anymore because everything about Aria’s real identity is now out in the open. 

They also both understand why the family decided to keep her a secret because they hadn’t caught who the mastermind of the crime yet.

The four alphas in the room looked at each other as if trying to read each other's thoughts about the whole thing.

"You know what, leave it. I mean, I'm sure you just want the best for Aria. And now that Cyrus has his mate back, I don't think I have to worry about Aria anymore. I know my cousin...I mean, I know Cyrus wouldn't let anyone hurt Aria again." Dylan said with finality in his voice.

The Prime Minister smiled at the younger alpha before he spoke.

"Mr Ross, I don't know what kind of relationship you have with my son but with what I have seen last night I know he trusts you with his life. Him being an Ashbourne by blood doesn't mean he's not your family anymore. Thank you for being by my son's side when we couldn't be there to protect him."  He said with a sincere smile.

Dylan doesn't want to speak anymore. The lump in his throat keeps getting bigger with the thought that Cyrus will be back with his real family now. 

He is both happy and sad because finally the assemblyman would finally be with his real family but at the same time, he knows he'll miss him so much.

The silence in the office of the President is starting to become awkward then Dylan’s phone starts to ring. 

He was about to cancel the call when he saw that it's Cyrus’s phone number so he quickly accepted it.

"Rus what---"

"Mr. Ross, this is Felicia. Young master and Aria are sleeping. the doctor gave them a shot so their bodies could rest because they both refused to sleep." Felicia explained immediately since she knows Dylan would be confused.

"Oh, okay that's good. Those two deserves to rest. Wait, you're at the hospital now. Are you with Kiana? Felicia please don't let anyone near that child again please. Stay in the room with her parents. The Prime Minister's men are there to protect you so you have nothing to worry about." Dylan reassures the older omega since he could still sense the anxiety in her voice.

"Mr.Ross...they are safe now. I...gosh, they are finally safe now. No one can hurt them anymore." Felicia suddenly burst into tears. 

Her hands are still shaking Naomi who is standing beside her sister-in-law moves closer to hold her.

"W-what do you mean no one can hurt them now? How did you know that?" Dylan asked, his voice laced with doubt.

"You have to come back here Mr. Ross, you have to come see Naomi! I can't believe that I have been serving the same person who killed my brother!" Felicia is now sobbing while talking to the alpha. She still couldn't believe that Naomi managed to hide all these secrets for years. 

She called her a while ago after her abductor told her that he couldn't kill her. She called her family immediately and learned that her sister-in-law is in the city too, that's why they're now together.

Donna still couldn't believe Naomi suddenly burst out crying when she told her that Julius and Alex tried to kill her. 

When the omega started to cry, Felicia asked her about it and that's when Naomi finally confessed about the death of her mate, Henry.

 Dylan is still confused about everything that's going on. 

He hasn't slept and he feels like his brain is about to explode but he is also worried about the older omega. He ended the call and promised her that he would get back to the hospital as soon as he could.

The President and the Prime Minister are staring at him as if they were waiting for him to spill what was the call all about so the alpha told them about it.

"I honestly don't know what's going on but Felicia is Kiana’s nanny and apparently there's another omega with her who knows something about Julius so I'll have to go back to the hospital to know what they have for us." Dylan said.

Harris and the president exchanged a knowing look before they turned to the alpha.

"Dylan, did Felicia mention the name Naomi?" he asked.

"Yes, from what I've understood is..that Naomi was her dead brother's mate." Dylan said and this time, Lucius couldn't hide his reaction anymore.

"Naomi... she's alive! We have been searching for her for years but the PI informed us that she died because she wasn't able to take the pain when her mate died! They were the most loyal staff of Desmond’s family!"

Dylan’s eyes widened again. He isn't even sure of what to think anymore because it seems like the Moon really made sure to give the   Von Dorn- Thomsons, the Ashbourne and the Carter’s a fuckinf twisted plot of their lives.

In the end, the four men agreed to use the new information they have found to create the story behind Julius Carter's death. 

The prime minister knew the press might turn the events and put it all on his son so he made sure to have a perfect alibi for the whole warehouse raid. 

They also know that Alexandria’s father won't sit still for his daughter’s death so they made sure to have all the evidence pointed at his daughter.

Dylan knows that he has a lot of work to do for Cyrus who's still sleeping at the hospital but despite the exhaustion, he chose to go back and meet with Felicia instead of going home to take a rest.