Chapter 74

Avery's POV.

I found myself in a very mysterious place and I couldn't quite figure out where.

I had this odd feeling that everything about this place is not right.

"Hello..." I called out but my voice echoed back at me.

"Anyone here?" I asked, looking around.

The place was dimly illuminated and I can't figure out what exactly it looks like but everything about it creeps me out.

I began to feel that someone was coming towards me but I couldn't act or move my body.

I tried hard to move but nothing happened.

I felt the person's presence very close to me and I suddenly felt a sharp object dig into my heart.

I couldn't scream or move, blood began to rush out of my open body and the surprising thing is that my deep wound wasn't healing and it scared me.

The person moved and stood at my front, a silver dagger in hand.

Without a second thought, he pushed the dagger into my heart and as I slumped on the floor,he revealed his face.

Xander?

I awoke with goosebumps covering my whole body, what the fuck just happened.

My heart was beating frantically against my rib cage and I tried my best to calm down and think straight.

How could Xander...he wouldn't!

I screamed in my head trying to discard the dream from my head immediately.

It was just a dream girl, just a dream.

But why does it feel so real?

It felt as if he was actually present there and the pain I felt was real.

What the hell is happening with me?

I've never had such nightmares before?

What does this mean? It's probably over thinking, Xander is no threat to me and he'd never think of harming me.

‘Kira? Are you there?’ I called my wolf but she was silent. I felt that she's there but she just didn't want to talk.

‘Don't worry Kira, it's just a dream... Just a dream, Xander would never harm us, I believe so and he loves us so much to the extent that he would take on danger before ur reaches us.’ I tried to assure her but I know I'm trying to assure myself that everything will be fine.

I have no doubt about Xander but what's up with this horrible nightmare?

This is the first time I'm having such a nightmare.

What does it mean?

I stood up from the bed and staggered towards the bathroom. I needed a fresh bath to calm me down and relax my muscles. I don't understand the dream but I don't want to think about such nonsense about Xander, I know that he'll never harm me, not in a zillion years to come.

I'm so glad that I have Leilann's bath soap over here. It feels good to have the scent fill me with positivity instead of a negative energy, especially those I felt because of the nightmare.

I'm just wondering what's up with Kira as the water splashes onto my body. I didn't bother to wear a bath cap, I need water to warm every inch of me.

"Avery?" I heard Xander called and the goosebumps returned covering my whole body.

Stop this madness Avery!

You shouldn't be doubting your mate, he's your mate for love's sake... He'll never hurt you or think of hurting you, just control your silly emotions and stop being an ass hole.

I screamed in my head and that seems to work.

Xander is my mate and hurting me would never come across his mind.

'But Erik was your mate too, yet he hurts you.....he watched you die, he orchestrated your death fool...how can you trust someone so soon, you can't allow yourself to be clouded by some illusionary love Avery, you need to stay away from him and learn to fight your own battles on you own.....he not right for you Avery and the earlier you get that the better for you reborn life!'

A voice I never knew existed before now screeched in my head and I started hyperventilating

No!

No!!

He's not like him!!... He's different!!!

I screamed at the newfound voice in me.

‘That's where you got it wrong Avery, you're just a small idiot who's easily fooled into love. Do you think Xander truly loves you? He's just using you to get the alpha position, he's the same proud man as Erik, don't be fooled again Avery.. Don't be.’ It said one last time and it was all quiet again.

He's real... My Xander is real!

He wouldn't betray me like Erik, he's different and I'm sure he loves me way more than Erik... He's not Erik, he's not!!!

‘Keep hallucinating, Avery.’ It said with a chuckle and vanished.

I felt my body growing limp by the second.

"Avery!" I heard Xander's voice called faintly.

I was wondering why his voice was so low until I realized it wasn't his voice that was low, I was slowly losing consciousness and I'm not able to fight it.

‘He's real...my Xander is real.’ I keep saying in my head as I slumped to the floor in subconsciousness.

"I'm coming in Avery!!"I heard his voice again faintly but I couldn't reply.

Before I knew it... He opened the door and I saw him in haze as he rushed towards me and kneel on the floor beside me.

"Avery!!!" He called, his voice filled with worry.

"Avery?...what happened to you? Please tell me what happened?" He asked in panic.

"Yoouu...you..you won't hurt me...wi..will you?" I stuttered the question as I felt tears fell from my eyes.

"What the fuck are you talking about?" He asked, confusion evident on his face.

"Pro..promise me you won't leave me? I don't want to lose you too......I love you Xander." I confessed as I felt darkness begin to engulf me.

"I promise..I promise with my life Avery, I won't leave you." He said and I smiled.

Before the darkness engulfed me completely...I could see confusion, fear, anxiety and tears etched on his face.

I didn't struggle to fight the darkness, I let it embrace me.

I'm tired of feeling scared and I can't let it control me.

Xander POV.

I watched in fear as Avery's eyes drifted shut. I thought I was gonna lose it when I saw her sprawled on the bathroom floor with blood all over.

I rushed towards her and checked her, she'd hit the floor hard and something had cut her deep but she was fast healing.

I couldn't think straight as to what to do with her, I felt hot tears of relief rushed out of my eyes when I felt her pulse...a sign of life.

I scooped her in my arms and took her to bed.

I can't call the healer because everything might go against us and Avery won't like that.

The only person that came to my mind was Leilani.

I put a call across to her immediately. I cleaned her up and dressed her in my baggy clothes.

As I await Leilani, I look at the beautiful fragile creature on the bed and smile.

How did she become so strong and courageous?

She's facing through a lot and she's facing every challenge with brave calmness.

"You'll be fine baby....I promise and I'll always be with you no matter what happens. I love you too Avery and I've loved you for a very long time." I muttered, dropping kisses on her face.

She'd gone pale all of a sudden, I wonder what happened to her.

It's probably due to the stress she's going through, she has so many responsibilities leveled on her shoulder and so many enemies to deal with....to make things worse,she's dealing with a witch.

The very thought of it gives me goosebumps, how will she be able to cope with everything?

The scarlet witches are known for their extraordinary powers and to think that my Avery is facing one who's into dark magic makes me wish I could destroy them and save her the stress.

I checked the watch again, when will Leilani be here?

She and Avery had been here a few times, so she shouldn't have any difficulty in locating the house.

Goddess.... Please, help my mate....she can't fight this battle all alone.

The threat to the pack is enormous and any miscalculated step might lead to misfortune.

I checked my watch for the nth time and was deliberating whether to call Leilani when I heard footsteps around the environment.

I immediately sped to the door and opened it before she knocked.

"What's wrong with her?" She asked immediately as she stepped inside and rushed up.

Leilani is a wonderful girl and I have this feeling that she cares for Avery deeply.....though I find her strange but she's pure.

I rushed up too and found her sitting beside Avery with a worried face.

"What's wrong with her?" I asked immediately as I got closer to them.

"I'm not sure but I think it's due to something she ate yesterday....I'm not sure unless she wakes up and explains." She murmured, caressing her cheeks.