Phoenix:
When we hugged each other, we stayed like that for a few seconds. She rubbed her hand on my back before pulling back.
"You can do it, sweetheart," she assured , "Your Moon Goddess won’t leave you alone. It’s you who need to face the demons."
I nodded at her, holding her hands.
"I’ll miss you," I told her, and her fingers tightened around mine.
"I’ll miss you too, sweetheart," she smiled and then looked behind . It was the sa lake where Raya left behind.
"You should wait here. I’m sure soone from your pack will co looking for you," I wasn’t convinced.
It was more than a week. By now, they must have assud dead and might be celebrating. With a sigh, I closed my eyes.
"Hey!" she cupped my cheek, "Trust on this. Soone will be here for you. If no one cos to you, then return to my hut," she offered , and it ward my heart.
She then slipped sothing into my palm, "My bakery address is there. Visit soday," I nodded at her.
When she turned away, I quickly slipped the mask over my face. It felt so good to spend my days without it.
Before disappearing among the trees, she waved at with a smile. I waved back and then sat down on a rock.
Now I needed to wait for soone to take ho. The ho where no one thought of as family.
But this ti I needed to fight for my place. If they thought I wasn’t good for their pack, then maybe it was ti for them to leave the pack.
I don’t know, Luna Raya, why you hate so much. If Jai rejected you, then of course I was never the reason. When I joined your pack, you were already married to Alpha Blake. If you two have a past, then you can’t bla for sothing I didn’t do.
I’m not Maya. I’ll never eye soone else’s fiancé.
I looked up at the sky and smiled to myself. Thank you, Moon Goddess, for letting et Kiki and giving a new perspective on this life.
Now I knew what I needed to do with my life.
I stayed on the rock, hugging my knees as the sun dipped lower. What if Kiki was wrong? What if no one would arrive?
What if Kiki was trying to get rid of ?
Too many What ifs...
No. Kiki wouldn’t do that.
It was getting darker, and it didn’t feel peaceful anymore.
I glanced towards the track Kiki had taken. Maybe no one was coming. Maybe I should go back to Kiki.
Just then, a sharp crack echoed in the woods. Leaves rustled and a branch snapped nearby. My breath hitched in my throat.
I stood up quickly as my eyes darted towards the sound. Soone was coming.
And then I saw him.
A giant beast erged from between the trees, its body nearly brushing the branches. He was thick, muscular, covered in jet black fur. And it was huge.
Its glowing eyes locked on , and I completely froze.
Goddess! Who is this?
I was expecting a werewolf who might co into this part of the jungle while looking for .
To be specific, Jai.
Why would this beast ...
Oh. So, Lycans hadn’t left our pack. They were still there!
Weren’t they supposed to stay at the pack for only a few days?
Who was he? A Lycan warrior?
Lycans were a scary species and were not allowed to take their beast form among werewolves or humans.
There was a feral look in his eyes that had made turn into a statue in fear. My legs wouldn’t move, nor could I scream. In panic, I dug my fingers into my arms. The beast took a step towards ... then another... slowly... carefully.
Like...
Like, it couldn’t believe I was actually there.
I swallowed hard, my eyes flicking around helplessly, "K-Kiki?" I whispered my friend’s na for help, though I knew she was long gone.
However, this Lycan didn’t growl, nor did it roar.
Instead, it ca closer and slowly lowered itself onto all fours, crouching just inches away. Its face ca down to my level, and it stared deep into my eyes.
I frowned in confusion. Like, co on. Attack and kill . Make it easier for both of us.
Then, to my complete shock, it crawled closer. Okay. So as a warrior, I need to fight before he kills . I reminded myself.
Its long arms reached out, and I prepared myself for the blow. I squeezed my eyes shut and turned my face away, bracing for impact.
So is this the end? The death? Maybe I should round him and attack him from behind.
But the blow never ca. His long arms didn’t strike, but touched my waist.
I flinched.
By now, my body was shaking all over. These beasts were known to be unpredictable. They might attack you with their claws and leave you behind until you die.
But...
But its touch was gentle. Too gentle.
I felt its arms wrapping around . The grip wasn’t tight or rough. It was gentle. I opened my eyes and blinked fast, and then, gathering all my courage, I looked up into his glowing eyes again.
Sothing about it was too familiar.
Was he really a Lycan warrior?
His eyes were too intense.
Who was he?
And then it hit like lightning in my chest.
No.... No... it can’t be... Was it...
I raised my hand and touched the face of the beast.
Holy Cow!
It closed its eyes, almost like it was enjoying my touch – and let out a low rumbling grunt.
S...Sebastian? My hand dropped to my side.
"King Sebastian?"
For a second, I almost forgot how to breathe.
Goddess. It was indeed him. I could feel it.
Carrying in his arms, he slowly got up. This ti, for so odd reason, I wasn’t scared. I felt safe.
I leaned my head against the beast’s chest and closed my eyes.
The beast got the ssage because it pulled closer, gluing to its hard body, and then ... without warning, it started running.
I wasn’t aware where it was taking . But this ti I didn’t give a damn. At the mont, I wanted to close my eyes and enjoy the ride.
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