Chapter 19

Avery's POV.

"I don't know how this might sound to you, you might already be aware of it because of our previous talk in your subconscious state of mind, but still, I'll have to make u aware of what lay ahead of you if you succeed in this quest to defeat evil and have your vengeance." the moon goddess explained.

My heart began to race, and I don't know why my palms are getting sweaty, I hate sweaty palms. I only get those whenever I'm nervous, I reminded myself.

'Stay cool, Avery. All is well' I kept assuring myself.

"I'm all ears, my goddess," I said, with an uneasy voice.

I could feel Neville's scorching eyes on me, it was as if he was looking at me with pitiful eyes. I discarded the thoughts from my head. I don't need anyone's pity.

"I mean no harm to you in any way, Avery. I chose you to be reborn due to your betrayal and your painful request to know why your husband killed you in such a cruel way. The blood of my old good friend runs through your veins, plus we have the same nemesis who's bent on destroying that which we hold very dear to our heart and soul." The moon goddess said as she took my hands in hers.

Ok. This is becoming more intense than ever, even the atmospheric condition changed into gloom and if my ears are still working properly, I could hear dark sad tones in the air.

'Kira, I'm scared' I called out to my wolf who only whimpered.

"Don't be scared my child, there's nothing to be scared of."The moon goddess said as she gently squeezed my hands.

"Avery, I know everything might seem shocking or even weird to you, but you have to pay rapt attention and get every detail of what's gonna be sad," Neville said. I guess he was trying to calm my nerves, but his words actually inflamed my inside.

'Take a chill pill, Avery. It is well.' Kira muttered and it kinda calms me down a little.

"Am I going to die?"I asked, hoping that it was not what I'm thinking. Dying now is the worst thing that could happen to me, my parents already left me and their death was not natural. I want to avenge myself and avenge their death.

So dying is properly the worst thing that could happen to me right now. I concluded in my mind.

"Yes, Avery. You'll die----"I withdrew my hands from hers and they flew to my mouth to withhold the gasp that's coming from me.

I interrupted her with my action, hot tears flowing from my eyes. This isn't possible, how can I just die? I haven't achieved anything in this second life I'm offered, how can they just think of taking it away from me?

Thousands of questions ran through my mind,' I can't die... No! I really can't die, I haven't achieved what I came for' I screamed in my head.

"Avery, don't be so hard on yourself, calm down sweetheart."The moon goddess said, calmly.

'How can I be calm with the knowledge that I'm going to die again without accomplishing anything again in my second life? This is worse than the first life itself' I said to myself.

'Will you quiet down and let her explain things to you' Kira almost shouted in my head.

I tried to regain my composition and I quickly used my backhand to wipe my unexpected tears.

I could see Neville staring at me in complete wonder. I didn't give a damn about what he's thinking now. He's an Eternal. Death is far from him, death would probably be scared of him and the rest of them. It got me wondering how Deborah managed to kill one of them. Deborah is a big threat to my pack and I need to get rid of her and his evil minions soon. Death isn't an option for me. I said bitterly to myself as I looked at the moon goddess with teary eyes that were threatening to fall anytime soon.

"Avery. Just calm down and listen to me carefully, we don't have time on our sides."She said in a soothing tone and I calmed down a little, making up my mind to not interrupt her again. I brace myself for the worst.

I look at the goddess and nod my head, as a sign that I'm ready to hear whatever she has to say.

She smiled at me sweetly and continued, "Avery, you'll die but you won't die now."As those words came out of her mouth, I heave a big relief, but my mind wasn't totally at rest.

"When will I die?"I asked the bitter question that was like bile in my mouth.

"I took you three years back in time, so you'll die in the next three years.''The goddess said and I was happy, I still have time but Kira was whimpering in my head, and I know why. 'Our mate! Oh no!' I exclaimed in my head. 'What will happen to Xander once I'm gone?' I asked myself and Kira seemed to be mourning already.

I immediately began to feel sad again, "when you knew I couldn't lead a normal life like the rest, why did you give me a mate? "I asked, looking at the moon goddess, a little bit angry and greatly saddened.

"He's an important part of your story, Avery. He's your mate and you must make use of him wisely. He's a brave and honest wolf, he'd never betray you for anything in the world."The moon goddess explained.

I still couldn't quite comprehend what was happening. I have no problem with dying, but with Xander on the line, I have every problem with dying.

How would he survive without his mate? How will he feel when I'm dead and gone from his life?

Questions keep churning and turning inside me. I can't even have an image of Xander suffering because of me.

So I chose to stay away from him. Two people immediately show their discomfort at the thought of me staying away from Xander. Kira growled at me, and the moon goddess negatively shook her head.

"What am I supposed to do? I can't let anyone suffer because of me once I'm gone. I can't tolerate the thought of Xander being in pain. My wolf would not rest."I explained, hoping that she'll get my point but she was not willing to be on the same page with me.

"He's your mate Avery, and I choose him for you after much consideration. You'll behave well with him and don't do anything that will make me regret my choice. He's an understanding man, I'm sure if you explain things to him. He'll understand."The moon goddess said, standing up, and walking away from me, and I immediately stood up, following her.

We left Neville behind, he doesn't seem to mind though because he relaxed himself and his eyes.

I caught up with her and I tag from behind, I'm developing a soft spot for Xander, the thought of leaving him in pain tore my heart into shreds.

"Is there no way he can help me without being my mate?"I asked the moon goddess and she halted.

"You don't have to worry about anything, Avery. Destiny would take care of itself."She said and continued her walk. She walks gracefully and magnificently. She's like none I've ever seen before.

Her hair shining purely seems like a waterfall as the wind blows it while she walks.

'What a view' I said, hoping Kira would throw a sarcastic comment at me again but she remained silent.

'I know the thought of our mate losing us is painful Kira, but we can't stand in the way of destiny, that's how our life is, always an incomplete love story. I know how hurt you are, believe me, I'm hurt too but there's nothing we can do to compromise with destiny' I consoled her but she remained quiet.

'Stubborn-headed vixen' I said, with a heavy heart, but she only made a little growling sound and went quiet.

'Poor Kira' I muttered.

I looked up and saw the moon goddess had stopped walking, she was bent over something, I walked briskly towards her.

I noticed that she's bent over a flower, it seems to be dying.

"There are lots of things in this world that remain a mystery for all, it's not within our powers to seek it."She said as she touched the dying flower and it sprung back to life.

It was the most beautiful healing site I've ever seen.

"I know things might seem complicated to you, Avery but everything will reveal itself with time. Time is the best teacher if you make good use of it. I brought you back to life because your pack needs you back. Everything happens for a reason, Avery and I'm sure you'll figure that out soon. Don't think I punished you by giving you a mate. You need him as much as he needs you."The moon goddess said, standing up to stare at me.

I nodded an affirmative silently and asked. "How about my newly found powers."

"I'm coming to that, let's unravel the supernatural powers within you, Avery." She said, touching my head.

Kira who had been whimpering in my head since sprung to life excitedly.