Chapter 90 I'm done waiting

Chapter 90 I'm done waiting

It's been 3 hours since Andrew and the others left and I haven't heard anything from them yet. I tried to take a nap with Cora but I couldn't close my eyes for 10 minutes so I gave up.

I get up from the bed as silently as possible and exit the room. Walking into the living room I spot Jules, Rhea and Lyra talking. They stop when they realized I entered the room.

"Oh, I can leave if you guys want."

"Don't be silly, dear. Sit down." Rhea said giving me a welcoming smile.

I awkwardly smile and sit down in a singular chair. "Are you ok? You've been cooped up in your room ever since Andrew left." Jules asked with concern.

"I'm fine. It's just Cora and.... me thinking." And worrying.

"Your daughter, she's so cute with all that head of hair." Jules compliments.

"Thank you." I say proudly.

"Liz, would say it runs through the family." She laughs for a second but stops looking at Rhea from the corner of her eye.

"You are allowed to say her name around me, Jules."

"I know, it just...."

"My daughter and I had a disagreement, we'll get passed it. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to prepare myself for bed." Rhea stands up and kiss Jules on the head before saying goodnight and leaving the room.

"Lyra, why are have you been so quiet?"

"I have?" She asked as if surprised. Jules gives her a pointed look and Lyra sighs. "I don't know, I just have this weird feeling."

"Like what?" I ask.

"I can't pin point it, it's just a gut feeling."

"I know what it is." We both look at Jules, waiting for her to tell us. "You haven't drank any tea for the past 30 hours, which is unbelievable." We all share a laugh knowing it's very unlike Lyra. "Go make yourself a cup and get your mind off everything for the rest of the night. Go get some rest."

It wasn't hard for Lyra to agree. Of course she offered to make us some but we denied her offer and she left.

"You guys care about each other." I state with a smile.

"Yeah, we did spend 2 centuries together in the after life. We're like family."

"And the others?"

"Their hard asses." She jokes and I chuckle a little. "We'll be fine."

"You think so?"

"This isn't our first fall out and most definitely not the last one. They'll get over it at some point."

"When did you?"

"When did I what?"

"Get over it."

"What makes you think that?" I give her a pointed look and she finally breaks with a smile. "Ok, Yeah I was mad but I died and got over it. They just didn't get time to process it."

"What made you get over it?"

"Because I also got my heart broken and Liz was there for me. Maybe not the same way as her but I understood what she went through and I can't hate my bestfriend for feeling the way she did."

"You're a good friend."

"Thank you. I also said that because I know her nosey ass is listening." She laughs and I join in knowing that's probably true. Our laughs die down and we sit in silence for a good minute.

I decided to break it to ask about my curiosities.

"Can I ask you something?"

"You just did."

I crack a smile at her joke and continue with my question. "Why are some of your weapons different. I thought a succubus was a wielder of the sword."

"Oh, what they left out of their history books is not all of us are sword wielders. Like me, I have a spear and some have knives or axes. They all serve the same purpose, to kill demons."

"Yes, swords was our people's main weapon but not the only one." She adds.

"Thanks for explaining that."

"No prob. If you want to know more just ask me."

With a sneaky smirk on my face I ask, "So... you and Daniel."

She laughs getting up. "Oh, nice try but I have to use the bathroom."

"Come on." I whine.

"Nope!" She leaves the room and I pout wanting to know more about them. They seem so flirty and I find it cute.

After 5 minutes of waiting, she doesn't return and I don't hear anyone. I look at the two door ways confused. I get up and walk into the kitchen first. "Lyra?" I ask entering an empty room.

Where did she go?

"Lyra!" I call her name once more but nothing. The sound of the kettle goes off scaring me and I quickly turn off the stove.

That's weird.

I exit the kitchen and walk back into the living room but I still don't see Jules. "Jules?"

My heart beat spikes when I hear something behind me move. Before I could even turn around I am hit in the back of the head so hard I fall unconscious.

ANDREW'S POV

The pack land is destroyed.

Houses are burnt down, decorations and gardens are destroyed, everyone is panic mood and the place over all looks terrible.

It's night fall when we arrive and I howl as I enter the on the land with the others by my side to announce our arrival. Because of all the chaos, I didn't get to tell Chris I was coming back so this will be a shock to them.

Everyone gathers around outside with relief clear on all their faces. This causes me and Damon to whimper seeing our people in pain and the fact we weren't here to help them just makes us sad.

I shift into human form and quickly put on a gray sweat pants offered by Jeremiah. I look around at my home in complete shock.

I didn't think it was this bad.

Some of the trees used to block off the view of our village are torn down. Along with a few small houses burnt down, so are most of the grass.

"Andrew?" I hear someone call out my name and I look in their direction. I see my mother running towards me with tears streaming down her face.

I wrap my arms around her fragile and trembling body. I run my hand up and down her back trying to calm her down. "It's ok, it's ok." I repeat to her in her ear.

"Oh, sweetie. I-It was terrible." She sniffles pulling away and looks all over my face. "I haven't heard from you for so long... I got worried. I'm so glad you're ok." She holds my face with both of her hands and a small smile forms on her face.

I hold her by her wrist and bring her hands down to place a kiss on her hands. "I'm fine mom, I am glad you're ok."

I look away from my mom and see my dad and Anna, along with everyone staring at us. My mom steps away to give space for my dad. He greets me with a huge smile before bringing me into me a huge bear hug.

"Hey, dad."

"You got us all worried son. Are you ok.... with everything?" By 'everything', I knew he meant Elle.

I sigh pulling away from the hug and my eyes meets Anna's. I can see she is trying so hard not break down right now.

"Where... is the baby?" She asks with her voice cracking.

"She's with Elle."

"What?" Everyone asks in unison. Some have horror expressions while some have confusion on their faces.

Why did I have to say it like that?

"Elle is alive." The entire pack gasps in shock but I just stay focused on Anna for her reaction.

She's in shock.

"W-what?"

"She's alive." I repeat with a smile.

"B-but they c-couldn't feel her anymore. She was gone." She stutters in disbelief.

"She was, and I'll explain everything later but you just need to know she's alive and well."

A smile breaks out on her face as she puts her hand over her mouth. "She's alive. My sister is alive." She turns to Adrian and he takes her into his embrace to sooth her and her crying.

Everyone begins to cheer once the news has traveled through the entire pack. My mom hugs me once again and begins to cry all over again but this time, it's happy tears and so is everyone else.

After everyone calmed with their celebration, I wanted to pull Anna away to tell her personally what happened, like Elle asked but she wanted me to tell everyone at once. After making sure she was ok with that, I told everyone what happened.

From hearing about Elle's chances with her pregnancy to deciding to keep her recovery a secret from everyone. I told them everything we went through, well almost everything. I made sure to leave out the unimportant things.

Everyone shared the same emotions as I spoke. All were sad telling them the painful parts and shared a laugh at a couple crazy things Elle did to cheer us up.

After telling them everything, everyone cheered up a little hearing their Luna and future heir is alive and safe. They all needed this, hope and I'm happy I could give it to them.

Anna wanted me to mind link her so she could at least hear from her but Elle won't answer. After trying multiply times, I stop trying, thinking she must have went to bed already. Anna was disappointed but I assured her she could return with me, so that made her feel better.

After talking to my parents and Jessica, I quickly left to find Luca. I still have not told him about his sister being held by Nikolaos because I know if I had told him, he would have gotten his pack and himself killed, and maybe even more of my people.

I head to the pack house, which thankfully is still in good condition. I spot him by the door talking to Felix. His eyes land on me as I approach them and he greets me with a small smile.

"Alpha Luca, Beta Felix."

"Alpha, it's good to see you after being away for so long."

"Yeah, and I'm happy to hear about the Luna. The entire pack was devastated when the news was a announced. They needed this."

"Thank you, Felix. How is the pack after Isabel left?"

He looks down for a second before lifting his head up. "It was hard trying comprehend what she did but we had our meetings, planning where we will be moving our pack and building new homes. I will also be given the Alpha title after everything is under control."

"That is good to hear. Can I please have a moment to speak to Luca?"

"Of course." He smiles politely before walking off into the crowd.

"What's up?"

"I have news about your sister." He raises his eyebrow questioningly.

"What about my sister?"

"She was seen in the demon's castle."

"What the heck are you talking about? My sister is in-"

"Paris, I know she should be but she is not. She is being brain washed there. I don't even think she knows what she's doing."

"How do know you know this?"

"Junior, a werewolf that they had brainwashed there got his memories back and remembers seeing her."

"Does that mean the other rogues got their memories back?"

"They should."

"And you are sure that was my sister?" I nod, confirming and his cool exterior turns into anger. "Dammit! I'm going to kill those motherfuckers." He growls angrily.

"Calm down, we'll get her back."

"I can't calm down, Andrew! They got my sister! I'm going to kill that bitch." He says referring to Isabel.

"We'll bring her back in one piece just like the others he has brain washed."

"And when is that?" He snaps.

"I-" I stop feeling something incredibly wrong. It feels like..... someone is reaching out to me. "Elle?" I ask through our link.

"Andrew!" She says in both relief and panic.

"What's wrong?"

"T-they took her.... I can't get out." She cries.

"Who are you talking about? What can't you get out of?"

"Cora-"

Everything stops for a minute. All I can hear is my heart beat over Elle's talking. I try to calm myself down, because if I don't I might go insane right. Taking in a deep breath, I zone back in.

"It was Jazmine.... I don't know what happened. I don't know, I don't know." She repeats.

"I coming right now, you hear me?" Silence runs through our link and I call her again. "Elle?"

Nothing.

"Andrew?" Luca asks with concern seeing me in panic.

"Now. We leave now!"

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ELLE'S POV

I wake up, with a huge headache and feeling myself in heat.

Why is it so hot?

I begin smell an excessive amount smoke causing me to cough as I inhale too much of it. Confused, I open my eyes to see the entire cottage is filled with smoke, I can barely make anything out.

A baby's crying, most specifically, Cora's crying catches my attention. I see a shadow walk in front of me and I look up with my eyes squinted trying to make out the person better.

I realize it's Jazmine holding Cora.

"What are you doing?" I try to get up off the floor but my hands are chained to the wall, stopping me. Finally getting a clear mind, I am more aware off what's happening.

"W-What are doing with my baby?"

"Nikolaos needs the baby by tonight." She says before turning around.

"What?" My eyes widen at the horror hearing his name and seeing the fire spreading into the living room. "No, no, no please. Let me go! Come back!" I try pulling on the chains put they won't budge. I cough once again as the smoke fills my lungs.... I can't breath.

"Cora!" I scream as Jazmine's figure disappears into the smoke. "No. This can't happening."

Not my child.

I try to pull as hard as I can on the chains but it won't break.

"FUCK!" I scream in frustration.

I tug and tug and tug on the chains until my wrist begins to bruise. I fight through the pain as I continue to tug while holding my breath, trying not to in hale all the smoke.

"AH!" I scream as I feel a bone in wrist break from all my tugging.

I begin to hyperventilate not knowing what to do. I can't think. I need- I need Andrew.

"Andrew?!" I try reaching out to him but I don't get anything. "Andrew?! Please, baby answer."

"Eva, do something." I cry.

"Andrew?"

"Elle?"

"Andrew!" I shout in relief.

"What's wrong?"

"T-they took her...." I cry as I try to pull on my my other wrist. "I can't get out."

"Who are talking about? What can't you get out of?"

"Cora they took her. It was Jazmine.... I don't know what happened. I don't know, I don't know." I repeat.

"Elle!" I stop for a second hearing someone shouting my name. "Elle." Jules runs over to me and begins to break the chains from around my wrist.

"Jules, they took her."

"I know, come on. We have to get out of here before we get burnt in here." She helps me up off the ground and puts my arm over her shoulder and helps me out of the cottage.

Finally getting out, we both gasp in as much fresh air as possible. We drop on the ground as we begin to cough vigorously. I try crawling away further from the cottage but it feels like I can barely move.

"Girls! Girls, come on." Rhea and Lyra runs towards us, to help get further away from the cottage.

Once we were at a good distance, I hear a tree fall behind us and noticed it was fire as well. Scratch that, the entire mountain is on fire.

"We have to get out of here!"

Rhea, Jules and I spread our wings out as fast as we could, ready to leave.

Finally getting my breathing under control, I say, "Lets go. I'm done waiting, he dies tonight!"