The Captains Wife

Chapter 14

3RD POV 

The news that Estarossa and Mael were the same person came as a shock to anyone involved. This was a twist in the war that they were not expecting. This news also brought together an unlikely pair of friends. A pair of friends whose friendship shocked everyone even more. Mael and Serena. Not only was Serena there with Mael when he found out the truth, but in a way they understand each other. They were both imprisoned. Serena physically and Mael mentally. Their experiences could not be more different, but their feelings and emotions are as similar as they can get. 

Meliodas at first was wary of this friendship, but after the first couple hours he could see a big change in Serena. He can see that she is relieved, and she is more relaxed. Zeldris, was shocked, he and Estarossa were both so close, and the fact that he was not his brother is a huge hit to him. Mael himself is angry, angry with himself and with Gowther for making him go through all he want through. 

Elizabeth's POV 

I remember. I remember everything and now I can officially say that I have never felt more regretful. I know that Meliodas will never love me the way that he loves Serena, but I can't help but still feel as though I am in love with him, and I know that this is the curses fault. This is my fault for treating everyone so poorly in the past. 

I am becoming the wedge between Meliodas and Serena. The man that I am in love with, and the woman that I so desperately wish would have stayed dead. That may sound heatless, but we wouldn't be facing all these issues if she had just stayed away. 

What am I going to do? A part of me is screaming at me to get rid of Serena and to claim Meliodas as my own, but the other half of me is screaming at me to leave them be. I came to peace with the fact that Meliodas rejected me all those years ago. We had a beautiful friendship and this curse is ripping it to shreds, along with a mate bond that is the strongest I have ever seen. 

I also have another reason to feel guilty. The way I treated Mael the last time that I saw him was horrible. I knew that he was always in love with me and at one point I was in love with him as well, but I lost myself in the idea that Meliodas could ever love me the way he loves Serena. I seen in his eyes that I broke his heart that day, and I never got to apologize to him for the pain that I caused. Now that he is back, I want to apologize but with this curse still in effect I think it would be better to wait so no one is getting hurt more than they already are. 

I let out a sigh as I look out the window of the room I am relaxing in. I miss Meliodas, and I am envious that him and Serena are out and about together by themselves. A part of me feels assured because we did make it official before Serena came home with Ban and Elaine, but I do not know how hopeful to be with the fact that if this curse was never placed on us than Meliodas probably would never even glance my way. 

"Elizabeth what's wrong?" I hear my sister's voice. I look over in surprise to see her and Gilthunder sitting there. How long have they been there for?

"I am just thinking of a way to help Meliodas and Serena." I say looking away from them. I can't bring myself to look at Gilthunder. I would never want to hurt him, but that is all I have been doing. 

"Maybe stay away from them. That would help." Gilthunder says in a snarky tone that surprises me, and apparently my sister. 

"Gil." Margaret says looking towards him giving him a look of concern. 

Gilthunder rolls his eyes and says "Look, I am not just going to sit here and act like nothing happened. What you have been through is awful but that is no excuse. The way you tore my mom down every time you seen her, or the way you slithered your way in between my parents like a snake when they should have been spending time together, or throwing a tantrum because someone doesn't agree with you. Just because you remember your past lives does not mean we are going to forget everything. You are the main reason my family haven't been able to spend any time together because you were jealous. I only tolerate being around you because you are the little sister of the love of my life."