The Alpha and I

Chapter Eighteen: Home Sweet Home 2

Henry was outside the whole afternoon. I am getting bored inside this gigantic room of his. I felt so weak and helpless right now. I wanted to go out and check the place but my back would not let me. Everytime I do a single move, it aches like hell. I have tried watching random programs but it did not ease my boredome. I tried to get up again, careful not to crack pain on my open flesh. However, it did not help. I gasped in agony. Oh come on!

"Make this pain stop!" I yelled, tears are bubbling from my eyes. I crouched down and my knees hit the ground. I need a pill right now.  A very strong pill that could knock this pain out. I would kill that bastard elf. There will be no next time for him.

"I am gonna burn you and send you to hell, you sadistic and psycho elf!" I shouted again, my hands are gripping the expensive carpet.

          I stop sniffling whe the door suddenly swang open and Henry strode in my direction and pulled me up causing my flesh to itch. He's worried again and I don't like it. I don't like being pitied. I am not used to it. I am strong and independent. In situation like this, wounded and emotional, I wanted to be alone.

"Leave me. Let me heal first. I don't need your pity. Just stay away from me!" I pushed him away and did my best not to scream as I sit on the bed. I am feeling weaker everytime I get emotional. I have slept enough but my body is still weak. Henry sat beside me. He looked somber, and hurt.

"Maib, I felt responsible for what happened to you. I admit I got mad at you when you covered me. My god! I've almost lost you." He brushed his hair with his own hand.

My mind protested in his words. "It was my fault, all mine. Zerq was after me. I should have never dragged you with me. I could not protect you, Henry," I could not hide the fear in my voice. I am scared, for the first time. He held my hand and brought it on his heaving chest.

"I can protect you, Maib,"he said in husky voice. "From now on, I will protect you."

I flinched away from him. He still didn't get it. I am trying to tell him, it is not safe to hangout with me.

"No! Just give me time to heal. We should not see each other again."

Could I really leave him? Half of me is hurting.

He shifted his position to face me. Then, his thumb and index fingers landed on my chin.

"You're safe here," he said. He is damn sure and confident.

"Do you think I will let you out of my sight? Zerq is just out there. He's not gonna hesitate this time. I will never let him take you."

I knew where this conversation is heading.

"You are mine, all mine!" He snarled like he is some kind of an animal.

There! I am absolutely right! He is making me feel like I am a piece of crap and he owns that crap.

"Oh please! I am not yours. Nobody owns me. And do not worry about Zerq. I can handle him all by myself."

I can defeat the elf, that's one hundred percent sure but Henry should be out of the picture. Zerq will just use him against me. He became my weakness the moment I realized I like him. I really like him, so much that it confuses my heart. Maybe, I am inlove with him.

"Listen to me first, will you?"he said, with dark eyes and firm jaw. He caressed my arm. I fought not to shiver.

"No! You listen to me. I am a witch and worse of all, a faerie like Zerq." I have to tell him the truth if this is the only way to make him understand. He remained silent. His shocked face was crystal clear. "My father is Iberron, king of Birijan. I am not human, Henry. So, whatever feelings or desire you have for me, stop now."

Shit! Why does it hurt when I was the one who's pushing him away? It cuts my insides and the pain is worser than my wound. I closed my eyes and think of his life without me-safe and better. I sighed and put my hand on his shoulder.

He cleared his throat and said, "It does not matter to me if you're a witch or a faerie."

Holy shit! Now that is out of my expectation! Oh my witch! Did I bewitched this dude? As far as I could remember I did not. So, why is he not shaken? He just witnessed my ability. He just saw Zerq and how he wounded me. And he have just heard what I said, I am a freakin witch and Zerq's kind.

"There are a lot of supernaturals around us, Maib. To tell you honestly, you surprised me back in Martu's. I never imagined you as a vixen."

Vixen! I wanted to laugh out loud. That was ridiculous because I am not a vixen. I am not sexy and attractive. Yes, I have slender body and pretty long black hair but there's nothing more. He flatters me and my mind could not help but to smirk. However, he cannot change my mind. I raised my hand to let him know I have something to say but he avoided me.

"Look at me, Maib," he said. I shook my head. But he lifted my chin and I meet his gaze. "What do you see?"he inquired.

A young man who is inlove with me. That was all I see. But I am not going to tell him. Instead, I said, "Don't be silly. Of course I see you." His hazel eyes were intensely looking at me. His lips twitched and he blinked. Then the moment he opened it again, pair of pitch black eyes stared at me with so much passion. It made my heart jumped.

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