The Revenge

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Outside the packhouse, I sat by the lake entertained by my thoughts. The sun began to slowly set behind the horizon and the water glistened like a million diamonds scattered across the lake. The sky began to shift from its blue colour to orange with pink and purple hues in scattered clouds. Sitting on the ground, hugging my knees closer to me I closed my eyes as I listened to life around me. I heard the water splashing against the shore, the faint wind brushing against the trees making the leaves move and the birds singing far in the forest. It was a long time ago when I could just sit and enjoy the calmness around me.

Tomorrow it's all beginning, I was finally moving forward with getting justice for my vampire clan. For Nicolas who saved my life and gave me second chance at life, Celeste and Isobel always put a smile on my face. And for my human family. Thomas and Freya were always there for me, she was like my sister and Thomas like my older brother. Luca my love my soulmate, a huge part of my heart died with him that day. Every cell of my body was longing for his touch. My baby girl Suren, I would do anything to see her just for a few minutes, to feel her little arms around my neck and to inhale her scent. To feel her silky hair through my fingers and to see her beautiful grey eyes glistening with happiness as she smile.

At the thought of them, my heart sank and I felt a lump forming in my throat. My eyes began to slightly burn as heavy tears formed. I didn't try to stop them, they rolled down my cheeks dripping onto my arms as I rested my head on them.

I couldn't help but feel all of their deaths were my fault. I wasn't there to protect any of them. Maybe if I was there they would be alive. I would willingly go with Torben just to save them.

Suddenly I heard footsteps publishing against the grass behind me. With every step, they got louder. I quickly wiped my face with the palms of my hands and took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. The footsteps stopped right behind me. I knew the person was a werewolf as their distinctive smell of fur along with pine trees hit my nose. As the werewolf sat down next to me, I glanced at the intruder, it was Erik.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" He muttered, staring into the sunset.

"Ya" was all I mumbled. I didn't want him to know I cried just seconds ago from my raspy voice. Plus the lump in my throat was still there. I didn't want him to see me in my vulnerable state.

"I always come here to watch the sunset" he explained calmly.

When the lump in my throat disappeared and my voice felt normal I stated "just wanted to enjoy the peace before tomorrow."

He just hummed in response.

"Did I interrupted you?" he asked and gave me knowing look.

I quickly looked away from him towards the sun "no I wasn't doing anything particular"

"I heard you, you know...there's nothing wrong with crying and grieving. It's natural. Grieving helps with healing it's just part of the process" he mumbled. His eyes bored into my soul. A flash of sorrow flashed through his then quickly looked away.

"What have Torben done to you that you're against him. I mean he's your family" I inquired.

I waited for his answer but never came "you know everything about my past, it's only fair you tell me why you're really doing this"

"I guess you're right" he took a deep breath "he killed my mate" he whispered. If it wouldn't be for my heightened hearing I wouldn't be able to catch it.

I was quiet for a few seconds "I'm sorry" was all I could say. I put my hand on his shoulder and squeezed gently as I got up and left inside the house. There was no point talking about it or asking any more questions. I knew his pain and there was nothing I could say that would help him at that moment.