Stella’s POV
Sophia? I tried mind-linking her even though I knew she blocked and couldn’t hear .
I was in complete darkness, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. I could feel Sophia’s light magic around . It was keeping warm and I wasn’t lonely. Her light magic was fueled by her love for her family and mate. It felt like they were around . It felt like Axel was right next to . I could feel his fur against mine. I could even feel Holden even though I never got a chance to see him. I could feel him next to . I could feel their love all around and even though I was trapped there, I wasn’t afraid. I had nothing to be afraid of as long as my family and my mate were around .
I missed Sophia, though. I missed her so much. She was my best friend and my other half. I couldn’t let anything happen to her. I had to do whatever I could to help her. I wouldn’t be complete without her
Soph? I called her again, trying so hard to reach her.
The wall she put up was strong and nothing I did could break through it. It seed like we never had a connection at all.
A disturbing thought ca to .
Was it possible for her to cut our connection completely? Was her magic so strong that she severed our connection forever?
Pain spread through my limbs, making whine. I laid down and crumpled into a little bowl.
It wasn’t possible. Magic that strong didn’t exist. Only the Goddess could sever the connection between a wolf and his human.
It still didn’t comfort . I was still in pain. I wanted to talk to soone. I needed to talk to soone.
I wanted to talk to my mate, but I knew that I wouldn’t be able to make a connection with him. Our bond wasn’t completed and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t reach him.
I could talk to my brother. Not Alex, though. I didn’t want to worry him even more. I could tell how broken he was just learning about Sophia. I didn’t want to add to his pain.
I closed my eyes and focused on Sophia’s light magic. I searched through it until I found what I needed.
Axel? I called my brother, as I focused on Sophia’s love for him.
Stella? He answered imdiately.
His voice was trembling.
I miss you. I told him.
I miss you too. He whined. I miss you so much. Where are you?
I don’t know, Axel. I said. I am in the dark, but I am surrounded by Sophia’s light magic so it’s not scary. I am surrounded by it. I can feel you and the rest of our family around . I am not scared.
I am. Axel mumbled. I am so scared, Stella.
I took a deep breath and leaned my head on my paws.
Everything will be okay, Axel. I said softly. I will find a way to bring us ho safely.
Can you reach Sophia? Axel asked, his voice breaking.
No. I mumbled. I tried so hard. I will try to use her magic to hear what is going on around her. I still didn’t try that. I needed to talk to you before I did.
Oh, Stella. Axel said quietly. I wish that I could be there with you. I wish that I could do sothing to help.
You are helping, Axel. I said. You are helping just by being here for .
It doesn’t feel like it. Axel mumbled.
I whined quietly. I wished that I could be there with him.
How is Alex? I asked, changing the subject.
Angry. Axel said quietly. In pain. Scared. I’m trying to comfort him, but I am as terrified as he is. Our parents are suggesting that we build a room for her. Sothing where we could hold her until we figure out what to do about the darkness. Sothing that would block her magic.
Axel took a deep breath and whined.
Alex is against it. Axel continued. I am against it. We will never allow them to lock her up.
I gulped and took a deep breath.
I think it will be necessary, Axel. I mumbled quietly.
He was silent for a few monts. I could feel his anger increasing.
What? He finally spoke. Why?
She isn’t the Sophia we all know and love, Axel. I said. She isn’t our Sophia anymore. I could only feel a small part of the darkness before she blocked , but it terrified . She isn’t the sa, Axel.
He whined again.
I know it will hurt, but it will be necessary. I continued. If they can build sothing to block her magic, they should do it imdiately.
I can’t let them do that, Stella. Axel said, his voice laced with pain. I can’t let them lock her up.
I whined quietly.
It will only be for a little while, Axel. I said quietly. We will save her. We will take away the darkness.
Axel whined loudly.
I took a deep breath and released it slowly.
I will try to listen to what is going on around her. I said. Go talk to Alex. Tell him what I said. They should build a room for her as soon as possible.
Stella... Axel spoke, but I interrupted him.
Trust , Axel, please. I said. I know it will be hard, but it is necessary. We have to protect her from herself.
Axel was silent for a mont.
Okay, Stella. He said quietly. Let us know what you hear, okay?
Of course. I said. I will reach out as soon as I can.
I love you, Stella. Axel said softly. I am waiting for you. I can’t wait to see you so we can go run together.
Warmth spread through my body. Axel and I loved going on a run together and I missed it so much.
We will go soon, Axel. I said softly. I love you too. Go talk to Alex.
I cut our mind-link and tried to focus on Sophia.
I had no idea how to break through to her. I had no idea how to use the magic to see what was going on around her.
I took a deep breath and released it slowly. I focused on the strongest emotion inside her light magic. I let the love we had for our mate spread through and focused on trying to hear what was going on around Sophia.
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