Bella is...(Book One)

Chapter 15

Ezra

We are free.

As the trees brushed against our fur, the darkness surrounding us, the moonlight above shining it's silver glow as we moved faster than the eye can see, we are finally free.

We crossed the pack boarder within minutes of our escape from Adrian's room. We kept the same pace running for a while, until we were at least a few hundred kilometres away. It was then that I felt Issa's consciousness separate from my own, becoming once again two separate minds.

I can feel her pain and anger, now mixed with hatred as our core is finally tainted. Throughout everything they've ever done to us, to her, she still remained pure. She never felt disgusted, or angry with their treatment. Not when they beat the happiness and joy from her, even when she lost the ability to show her emotions. Issa always tried to see that they were in pain and acted as such.

I, on the other hand saw them for what they were; cowards who tormented a pup for something out of her control, because they weren't prepared for the attack.

When my connection to her was finally opened and we shifted for the first time, I saw all her memories, the good times with her parents, the way she was treated after their funeral, all of her emotions, I felt them all. I was proud of her resilience and admired her ability to remain pure, without having any ill will or feelings toward those who have wronged her. In turn, she saw my previous life, and felt my emotions or lack thereof, my bloodlust, and my inability to feel empathy.

Her untainted core tampered down my bloodlust, being connected to her, seeing and feeling her kindness and selflessness allowed me to feel empathy. I was no longer a battle hardened wolf, and she was no longer alone. We needed each other to balance each other out, the goddess knew that, that's why I am here with her now.

With our consciousness completely separated now, I shifted into our wolf form and began to look for a place to sleep for the night.

'Issa, how are you feeling?' I asked the frail yet strong woman I've grown so close to. She didn't respond, instead I sensed her presence retreating so far in my mind, I could barely feel her, I can only feel her sadness, pain, and anger in waves.

He almost destroyed her. This beautiful woman that would have done anything for them, who's only dream was to help her pack. With her gentle nature, her never ending care, her resilience in the face of adversity, along with my strength, wisdom, keen mind, and dedication to fairness, we would have made a wonderful Luna, but with our powers and strength, we would've been Alpha Female.

Unfortunately, Adrian didn't see the prize he had with us. He instead chose a female that could never measure up to us.

Thankfully, due to his choice and treatment of us, I didn't feel the pain other mates would have if their mate was constantly cheating on and abusing them. Instead I was able to feel the other bond. It was more powerful than the one that tied us to Adrian, yet it wasn't until we accepted his rejection that I am able to feel the full force of it's pull. It's telling me to go north, so after some much needed rest and healing, I'll continue our journey.

Issa probably won't be able to feel the bond yet, not until she had healed enough from what they did to us. Having her core tainted and feeling hatred and disgust for the first time is taking its toll on her as well.

Some time passed and while I have no clue where we are, I know I've been heading north towards the pull. I found a cave where we can rest and heal for a few days before continuing on our journey. I decided to stay in our wolf form and hunt before going to sleep for the night.

After having a few rabbits and a small deer, I was finally satisfied. On my way back to the cave I smelled the scent of a witch.

What is a witch doing out here? Surely if I was close to a coven I would know.

I decided I would investigate tomorrow, for now I wanted nothing more than to curl up into a ball and sleep.

A fire would be nice.

With that thought, I shifted into our human form and went to get some twigs and shrubs to make the fire. Once I was done gathering everything I needed, I went to the cave and and made the fire. Finally satisfied with the flames, I shifted back into our wolf form and curled up in a ball around it.

After getting comfortable, I decided to clear my mind and focus on the bond. I felt a presence at the other end. It was comforting.

Whoever you are, I hope you're worthy of us...of Issa.