Rin Scott

Chapter Thirty-One

The sight of Alpha Grant Black chained down to a table is gut wrenching. The man has reached rock bottom and he doesn't even know it. I have never wanted to use my gift to hurt anyone but breaking his bonds will open his eyes to the cruel reality in front of him. He will no longer be a puppet.

A normal person only has one string. I have on occasion see people with two strings. One from a past relationship that was once red and a new one that is orange. Grant has too many strings for me to count.  They vary in colors but they don't go together. Who ever did this wanted to break his heart over and over again.

"Rin, what's wrong?" Mitilda asked from the door way. 

I glance back at her but remain silent. The truth is I don't know if I can fix it. I don't know that I can free him. This is intricate magic. If I try to remove a string will another one take its place? or will it dissolve? We need him to be victorious. 

Moon Goddess give me strength.

I grab his large hand and start prodding at the micro knots that hold the strings to his fingers. After a few minutes the first one comes loose. Then the second, and third until only a thick dark purple string remained. Its a color that I haven't associated with anything. It may be his bond with his mate. Why is it purple? It should be orange. Its too risky it has to come off. I grip the end of the string and with one quick tug it vanished. Leaving his hand naked and bare. Its done.

I leave Grant just to be led to my brother Finn.

Unlike Grant who had succumbed to the wolfsbane. Finn is loud and disorderly.

"Rin what the hell is going on?" He screeched. 

"How could you betray us like this?" He continued.

"How could you take away Seouls chance at having a good father?" He continued.

I angerly take hold of his hand but remain stoic and silent. He doesn't deserve a response.  I have always wanted to have a good relationship with my brother but when he says things like this it reminds me why I hold so much hate and resentment towards my family.

Finn only has one red string. It is thin and thread bare but none the less it is still intact. There is no sign that his string has been tampered with. He still has his bond with Felix.

I don't spare him a second glance as I walk out of the room. I bypass Mitilda with out uttering a word and run straight down the hall. I don't stop until I find myself wrapped in Jacksons embrace. 

"I'm sorry that you had to do that. I know that they aren't you favorite people." He says as he strokes my hair. I don't have to say anything. He understands my feelings.

"Rin, you are holding on to a lot of baggage. Eventually you are going to have to confront the people that have caused you so much pain and it starts with them. You are going to have to put into words what you are feeling. If you don't the past will swallow you whole." Jackson says.

I can't help but to sigh. I know that he is right. How are you suppose to put nine years worth of pain into words? It just seems like an impossible task.  

"Where is Seoul?" I ask changing the subject.

"He is with Alpha Dean, Elixer and Keegan. They wanted to give you a moment to get your thoughts together without having to worry about his welfare. You are human Rin." Jackson chuckled.

"Jackson?" I say.

"Yeah?" He asks.

"When all of this is over, can we do the human version of everything?" I ask.