VALERIE.
“Why didn’t you go with them?” I ask Sebastian. He has been sitting on the sofa, on edge the entire time, a deep frown on his face and his aura is overwhelming. Even the children kept their distance from him and so I had taken them upstairs quickly.
Although I myself have been channelling my aura and trying to draw on it, it is still not as strong as his, although I am part of the triquetra.
However, I have been working on drawing upon it, trying to become one with my inner strength, but Sebastian… He sits there with this effortlessly deadly aura that sends a chill down my spine. How in touch with his wolf is he?
He’s angry. Although he says nothing, I can sense it, clinging to him like the shadows cling to the dark corners of a room. He doesn’t respond to my question, and I walk over to him.
I have just put the children to bed, but I am concerned. Why do I feel there’s more to his mood than the others going and why didn’t he go with them?
“The Alpha Sebastian I know wouldn’t let Zaia out there alone,” I say quietly, taking a seat on the sofa opposite him and crossing my legs.
His piercing eyes turn to me. “You have been out of it for several years. You don’t know me, nor do you know Zaia.”
His words sting but I’m not a fool. “Oh, I beg to differ. I know my girl. She is brave, loving, and strong. I know she can handle this, but I also don’t see you letting her go alone.”
“I didn’t let her go alone. She has company.’ “It’s not the same as you going with her, and you know that,” I say, watching him sharply. “We all know how dangerous this meeting is.”
Our eyes meet and I feel uneasy. “You are a smart woman, Valerie. Why are you trying to push me for an answer you already know?” he replies coldly, and his words are like a weight suddenly dropped upon me, making me feel dread. No… I refuse to believe anything else…
I stare at him, now realising he’s in turmoil…
“You’re-”
“You’ve been working on a cure for Sia? Tell me how far have you gotten?” he cuts in.
her blood has only attacked her other cells. I’ve reached out for
get worse. I don’t care if I’m selfish or not. Nothing matters more to me than my children and
Zaia, your woman.” I remind him, my heart
strong… right now,
cost will you do this?” I whisper. I do understand… but will Zaia be able to handle
to him again. I may not have been
Sia to be better… but perhaps tell Zaia you have a plan to “There is no plan, no façade, I will
stare at him, it breaks
and listen. We may not be friends, and I don’t mean any disrespect, but don’t do anything foolish or dangerous.” I plead. My voice is strong and
also needs you. She lost all trust in you and yet she let you in once more.
“Lose her forever? Maybe.”
sting, my heart clenching. This isn’t even my
you are by her side.” I try again. He scoffs and shakes his head. “No, she’s staying strong, because she IS strong. That is the end of the discussion. Make sure that this conversation stays between
mean by that? You know I can’t hide anything from Zaia, I will tell her!” I exclaim as he stands up and I stand up myself, blocking his path as
keep this between us because I’d rather she be angry than…” “Than broken?” I finish, glaring up at him accusingly,
not to tell Zaia where
I swallow.
exactly what
going to join
glances upwards, clamping a hand
Zaia and she will only become weak. They need to know and believe that I have chosen without an incentive to become
his voice as if
girl. She’s barely lived… she deserves to experience life to its fullest.
mouth, but I’m unable
know what
all know that even if Zaia is
Sia… our little princess….
lie to her.” I plead once more,
I understand him…
command rolls off of him. I frown and although I feel strong enough to defy it to an extent, it still weighs upon me. I’ll leave it to you to decide what
and I know I can’t risk it. I too have
and instantly, we both step away from
bend and the sight of both her and Atticus supporting a bloody Jai
over me and for
“Jai!” I rush to his side, cupping his face. His eyes flutter, sweat coating his forehead as he looks at me through half -closed
bleeding a lot, there’s a makeshift bandage around his chest and waist
a
this,” Sebastian says to me and I
him to the dining table!” I command. “I need clean water, bandages
supplies, my heart beating as everyone rushes to get me what I need. Goddess! Let him be ok!
around her as if she’s concentrating
through his hair. Sebastian rips open Jai’s shirt for me
in my throat as I stare down at the three deep
to be in a proper mindset right now. You
first,” I say, having no other option, the table is already a
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