Tears

Atasha's Point of View

"Didn’t you hear me, Astrid? It’s me, your sister! " based on the look on her face.  I know she heard me. She tried to look around and tried to find me in the sea of people that was swarming just to greet her and congratulate her. She and Zach went inside their vehicle then they leave but the people were still following them all the way to Montreal's Mansion.

Witnessing this event, as the new Luna and Alpha emerge from the Crimson Moon Pack, The future of Montreal’s bloodline would be in peril. I then noticed Elijah went beside me and held my shoulders.

"Did we lose? Is this over now for our pack? "

"No, not yet, as long as we’re living Elijah. We would be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Let’s not lose our hopes yet. "

Elijah then glanced at the skies as a little bit of rain started to pour. The Moon Goddess appears to be aware that it will occur, the gloomy weather was like an indication that she approves this to happen but at what cost?

How can we now stop Astrid now that she’s the Luna of the Crimson Moon Pack and Zach? He’s obviously under her spell now. I don’t know what tricks she used to get Zach to follow her commands. But it broke my heart that Zach became a victim of my evil sister.

"Elijah, no matter what happens, let’s stick together. I don’t want you to be the next victim of Astrid. She knows a lot of skills, and she’s a smart person. Her ways of getting someone’s trust are scary!"

I thought at first she was being kind to me. However, when my wolf was fully awakened, I then realized that something inside me was already protesting about the things that she did way back when she was from the Silver Moon Pack. I was aware all along but since I was cursed, my wolf weakens then I found myself hopeless in the situation.

"Of course, Atasha. I’ll stay beside you no matter what. I’m not afraid of your sister. If she can do some tricks, then I have bags of tricks as well. Plenty of magic tricks, if you ask me. She can’t do anything. I’m not that stupid like Zach."

I slapped Elijah’s shoulder as my reaction to what he said. "Quit it! You know that you can’t underestimate her power; she has the knowledge of the witches. We can’t risk it, okay? "

Elijah then pulled me closer to him, and he looked deeply into my eyes. I gulped when I saw how serious his face was. Despite the fact that I have seen him in a long time and he is now my may mate. I’m yet being intimidated by his looks. Especially, the way he pierced his eyes through mine.

"How long do we need to stand like this, Elijah?" I asked with a high-pitched voice, but he didn’t say anything. His face was straight and his face was cold as ice.

"What? You’re not going to say anything, mister? " I’m getting annoyed at this time.

"It’s weird; you’re twin sisters, right? But I didn’t see how you share the same face with her. Is it me or I can easily tell the difference? "

I was blushing all of the sudden. There’s no time for comparison between me and Astrid. I’m ready to push him away, but his eyes are scanning through my whole face. I’m now getting embarrassed.

'It’s a shock to me that I didn’t find her the same as you at all. I can easily say that you’re the most gorgeous face around. Thank you, Moon Goddess. "

"Why are you thanking the Moon Goddess?"

Besides, I don’t know what to say. I guess because she has a scar on her face and our overall build is not the same. I think she gained weight a little bit.

"I’m thanking the Moon Goddess for making me the luckiest man in this world. I picked the right one.  To be honest, you're the most beautiful she-wolf I've ever seen.  "

I rolled my eyes at him and we both giggled. Our eyes met again, then he kissed me on my lips. Because of the rain, we're soaking wet. I could taste the saltiness of the kiss that we shared.

I’m glad that I have Elijah with me on this journey. It would be difficult and we don’t know where to start, but as long as we’re together, I know we can overcome everything.

***

We decided to stay in a small abandoned house as we don't feel that to come back to the mansion just yet. It felt like we were no longer invited to go back. After a long day that Elijah decided to run away from his pack. He might maybe be considered already as a rouge. It's depressing for me to see Elijah sitting on a tiny wooden stool since I know he was living an extravagant lifestyle before. But now, he's suffering.

"I'm not suffering, mettle. I'm totally fine."

"Stop reading my mind Elijah or I will punch you!"

"Just preserve your energy for other things instead..."

"Fine, I'll hold my punches because you're so pitiful, anyway, we should meet Veronica tomorrow. She might know the news already that we're here. Since some folks saw us earlier right?"

Elijah then went silent and smiled at me. "I don't know if I can face Veronica. I'm just a bad brother and person to her," For the first time, I saw Elijah's tears pouring down his face.

"You're a good person Elijah, you have a good heart!"

"I hope so..." he quickly stood up to his feet to wash his face in the sink. Elijah has a beautiful soul. He truly loves her sister, from the start when I was still a slave, I saw how he respects her and in return, Veronica then supported him all throughout. However, it also made me feel bad that Elijah sacrifice his time for his sister just to follow me to the East Land.

"Mettle, you're my everything, you're my mate. So I'll do everything, against all odds to protect and save you. Remember that..."

I was taken aback by what he said as I know that I can't hide anything from him since our minds were linked together.