Chapter 10 MOVE VIII

Recap:

"I never wanted to reject you." Was the first thing he said, looking straight into my eyes which made me surprised as my eyes almost popped out of their sockets. "What?" It came out as a whisper even thought on the inside i was screaming

"It happened three years ago..."

Sebastian's flashback "Alpha we're under attack!" One of the pack warriors screamed as he ran into the dining room

"What?!" "How?!" "Who?!" Where the questions that resonated as dad stood up swiftly and started giving orders

"Honey, take the children to the safe house, take the pregnant women and five warriors with you too." He said to mum before giving her a kiss to the forehead

At first mum tried to drag me with her but i pushed her off and followed dad, yet I couldn't see him, all i could see were dead bodies and wolves fighting and the next ting i knew i was fighting as well

But not long after i saw dad, overpowered by four wolves, trying my best i fought off two of them as dad fought off the other two, but it wasn't long before two others attacked each of us, and as he was busy fighting his attackers off another wolf was making her way towards him aiming for a kill.

Quickly i finished off the wolves on me and attacked the she-wolf quickly sinking my teeth in her neck and tearing at it. I kept swinging my head moving her from side to side until she was dead.

But that's when i heard the howl, not a hundred meters from me, was the alpha of the attacking pack, and his howls were ones of pain and sorrow, and not for losing a pack member but for losing his mate.

He ran over to where we were and poked her stomach and that's when I noticed that she was pregnant.

Stumbling back, As regret washed over my being .

And not moments latter i changed back to my human form along side dad and the alpha.

"I wont kill you... I'll wait until you find your mate, I'll wait until you impregnate her, and then i will kill her, slowly and agonizingly, until she begs for the ending... all while you watch.."

- end of recap-

Daniellas POV

HIS words, though they relaxed my tense muscles, they saddened me at the same time, the fact that he didn't reject me because I wasn't enough, or because he wanted someone else, had me rejoice, a calming sensation taking over replacing the devastation that I had been feeling for months, yet to know that he was just in as much pain for years, probably begging the goddess to take her blessing of soulmate from him, fearing that he would be the cause of his mates demise. "It wasn't your fault Seb. He should've known better than bringing his pregnant mate to a kill or be killed battle." I stated looking straight into his eyes before taking his hand in mine "Plus, it seems like you've forgotten who I am, who my family is." The lopsided smile that overtook my features and my words seemed to have removed a ton of weight of his shoulders and heart yet his eyes stayed glazed over "You were protecting your pack, your dad, I would've done the same placed under similar circumstances, if not worse." I continued as i cradled the side of his face in my palm, happiness washing over me as he leaned into my hand seeking comfort "You don't understand Ella, he just disappeared, we didn't even have time to get a word out, it wasn't werewolf speed, he has witches on his side, witches who teleported him and his mate right off of our pack lands, I can't, I won't risk it-" "Well, it's over with anyway, he seems to know about me, and that you rejected me, and he's gonna come after me anyway." I said my eyes stern and hold on his hand tightening "Bu-" "Nope. You're not rejecting me for that stupid reason, we're both of alpha blood, my aunts the fûcking moon goddess for her sake! My mom would rein hell over the whole kingdom if he even gets close, both our packs would fight for us. So stop being a coward Seb!" I felt my wolf just under the surface as anger filled me with each word until I shouted my last sentence, standing a couple of steps away from him as i panted. Sebastian on the other hand looked nothing short of shocked, the expression slowly changed along his emotions of anger, then admiration, next was adoration and lastly happiness, pure happiness as he let out a deep lengthy chuckle, shaking his head as he stood to his full hight before taking the two small steps my way and pulling me into a tight, almost suffocating hug. "You know, this is the first time someone has called me a coward." He whispered in my ear, his hot breath making me shiver the action causing him to let out another short chuckle "Well, you were acting like it." I grumbled into his shirt clad chest, tightening my arms around his waist. "So, what do you suggest we do?" He asked making me lift my head from his chest and tilting my chin up while he looked down "How about we call a family meeting, we can all brainstorm together and come up with a plan?" I suggest earning a nod from him. "You need to get some sleep first though, you haven't rested well in a while." He said in a soft voice before placing a soft kiss on my forehead. Glancing up at him only to see the way he's looking at me, as if I'm the only important thing in the world, as if I am his world, made a weird feeling bubble in my stomach, it felt as if a tennis ball lodged itself in my throat, I couldn't help but get lightheaded, and the only thing I could do was nod my head. Yet I couldn't move, I couldn't bring myself to pull away from him and walk to my bed. Instead I buried my head in his chest and breathed in deeply, letting his scent calm me and my wolf. "Stay with me?" My voice was unrecognizable to my own ears, so soft and vulnerable, gone was the girl who just called her mate, a soon-to-be alpha, that he's being a coward, gone was the strong alpha's daughter, gone was the level headed luna's pride, gone was the stubborn soon-to-be alpha's sister. I was just the werewolf who has been through hell in a matter of a week, I was the tired girl who just needed to be held close by her mate, shield off, claws and fangs put away, mask off. And all was left was me. Sebastian didn't answer with words as he lifted me bridle style into his arms, like it was the easiest thing in the universe to do, before he walked us over to my bed, setting me down before laying down next to me, pulling me into him, squeezing the pain and tiredness out off me as I drifted away, into a dreamless sleep. And for the first time in forever, I didn't wake up in a cold sweat, wailing, barely breathing as gasps tried to fill my lungs with enough air to keep me from dying, Stef didn't have to leave his mate in order to calm me down from a nightmare I couldn't remember. For the first time in forever, I didn't wake up at an ungodly hour. Instead, I woke up feeling warm and happy, lighter than ever, I thought I could fly for a second, wrapped up in my mates arms, his scent invading my nose, and I opened my eyes to a view that I wished to last forever, as sun rays invaded my room through the window, curtains forgotten open, grazing Sebastians peaceful face so gracefully, highlighting his cheekbones and contouring his sharp jawline in a way that made him look like pure art. And Unconsciously my fingers traveled up to his perfect face, traced lines over his eyebrows, eyes, cheeks, the bridge of his nose and lastly they traced his perfect lips, a soft smile taking over them, and before I could pull back, his eyes were open, looking straight into mine, the sparks that were raging along and under my skin seemingly amplified by the simple action. "Now this is what I call a good morning." His deep and husky, morning voice invaded my ears making a grin spread across my lips, a shiver making its way down my spine. Damn, did i love his morning voice! I only hummed in response, and instead of pulling back my hand to myself, I let my fingers travel to his hair, his messy dark hair that has grown longer in the short while he's been here. "We should probably get up..." he said after what felt like hours of me tracing his features and playing with his hair, all while his hands held onto my waist, his fingers massaging my flesh. "We probably should.." but non of us moved, too afraid to lose the lazy smiles and wholesome feeling "You really should. It's time for lunch lovebirds..." my moms voice traveled from the door, startling us into a sitting position. I could feel my cheeks heat up in embarrassment as I lowered my eyes to the duvet. Only seconds later did I look up as moms laughing resonated in the room, "you two are so cute!" She gushed, happiness filling her eyes as she looked from me to Seb, who's ears were as red as blood. I bit my lip trying to keep the giggle in at the sight of my mate, his eyes downcast, his cheeks slightly colored, his eyes looking at his hands, his fingers messing with my hair-tie... wait, where did he get that from?! "Let's go, before your father comes here and starts throwing a tantrum." Her words were light, but all three of us knew that if dad found Seb in my bed, even fully clothed, he would probably punch him... with his claws out... around the heart area. "We'll freshen up and follow you. Be down in a minute." I said getting out of bed first, Sebastian following after mom left the room. "When did you take off your clothes?" I asked my eyes taking in his almost naked body, if i could zoom at his ass as he bent to get his pants and shirt of the floor I would. "After you drifted off, I can't sleep with clothes on." He explained, quickly donning his clothes back on. "I'll wash up in my bathroom, see you down there love." With a kiss on my forehead he was gone, leaving me in the middle of my room, giddy and blushing.

------------- I know it's been a long while, but uni hasn't been going easily on us, and writer's block is a bitch. :) I hope all of you have been safe and Rona free. Happy holidays, easter for Christians and ramadan for muslims! There's no more than three chapters left, so that's a good thing I suppose.. Don't be silent readers! Vote Comment Fan Much love, I hope you enjoy this chapter as I hope I can finish the next quickly.

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