Rogue Moon (unedited(complete)

chapter 43

Seraphina~

Opening my eyes I was met with a face full of man...not just any man at that it was none other than Damien...his arms were wrapped tightly around me as he lay in my bed. The past few days were a blur, with everything that had happend...i never planned to express my love or for us to...well...i mentally shook my head to get those dirty memories out of my head as a blush scorched my face.

I've barely had time to think about everything that's happend...i think i've known for a while that my feelings were growing for Damien by the day, seeing how he reacted after he lost control again I knew he was suffering...he blamed himself for all the things his captors have done...it scares me to think that if he had never found me...what would have happend to him?...

Looking up I could see his face partially buried into one of my pillows as he slept. He told me my scent was comforting and it was the one thing keeping him sane when he loses it... My eyes trail down to the silver pendant around his neck.

Every time that ruby glows he loses control. Every time it glows there's someone on the other side trying to control him, trying to make him attack anyone and anything he see's. Even with it being cracked it still holds some power over him, though it might not be as strong as before...

Maybe just maybe he can overcome the magic...and resist the hunters... Soon we will have to return to my village...and if im right those hunters won't be far from it... We will have to face Renard and his men.

I'm worried...worried ill lose Damien to them or that this fight will cost innocent lives...would it have been better if me and Damien had left this pack when he had first woken up? Amber, Henry...i couldn't forgive myself if one of them got hurt in the battle... Or worse...

Maybe we should leave once the fight is over?...moving closer I rested my forehead on Damien's chest. I can't stay in my old village with him...they would make us outcasts even if they allowed it... Everyone would be afraid of Damien. We were supposed to leave this place by spring anyways... Looking up at Damien's sleeping once more I moved my hand up to touch his cheek.

An overwhelming sense of peace came over me. I've never felt at home anywhere... Not since I was a child... But being here, in Damien's arms, I think that's all I need... I've always felt out of place, yet now I'm content...as long as im with him...

He stirred slightly pulling me closer and leaning into my touch. His older eyes opened up to look down at me for a moment before he leaned in to nuzzle the top of my head.

"Damien..."

He hummed in response and continued to hold me. "You know...we have to go back. To my village."

I could feel him go rigid as I spoke, this wasn't easy for either of us...it would be dangerous for him because of the hunters, we had no idea what awaited us and who knows how the villagers would react...and gramps...

"I wouldn't ask you if I didn't think it was important but... Those people...they could get hurt or killed if the pack and hunters clash..."

"You want us to go...even with the hunters nearby?"

I turned away feeling guilty about the whole thing. By going to the village I was risking Damien's freedom...maybe even his life... But the people in that village they were innocent if they die because of this... Because I didn't do anything to help...id never forgive myself.

"The old man...he raised you didn't he?"

I looked back at Damien surprised. "I...remember him calling your name...i took you from your home and family..." He whispered. Silence followed as grabbed Damien's hand.