The Spellbound Heart

Chapter 12

Me and Harlou starred at each other for a while before either of us spoke. "So Harlouson..What exactly was that all about?" I asked crossing my arms. He grumbled under his breath avoiding eye contact. "He's arguing with shalom. Alex told me. "Hey! not this time, you two aren't on your own anymore we deserve just as much of an explanation. No more secrets!" I shouted. He grumbled again rubbing his forehead. "It's a long story" he said sighing. I walked over to my dad's chair and sat down. Glaring at him. "Well, I'm waiting." I snapped. "We both are" my dad stated giving him a harsh look coming out of his room. "Why did she call you Alpha King? what is that?" I asked rushing him with question after question. I couldn't believe he was hiding more secrets. Shalom's eyes turned back to their honey brown color. "Really? something like this and he runs?" I exclaimed. It was unbelievable. "There's a lot of things we don't understand" Shalom said calmly. "Especially about our world, He's unsure if he can trust us with those secrets." Shalom stated. "Trust us?" I screamed. I've risked my life mating with the brute! he knows as much about me as I know about myself, I'm your mate! and he has a problem sharing his secrets!?" I yelled. I couldn't believe this. Its wall after wall uncovering my old life and now this. "There's enough I don't know about my life now I have to question everything about you two! you can't possibly expect me to understand" I stormed off before hearing a response. Leaving him and my dad to sort it out, I hope my dad grilled him to the teeth. I'm tired of all these secrets. "You've been quiet" I said to Alex. "I don't know what to think but all of this is making me not trust Harlou, I heard her say he's as old as magic... but that impossible right? he should be the same age as Shalom." She said sounding groggy. "Are you alright?" I asked concerned. "Yea I just feel tired, I think I'm going to rest for a bit" she said falling into the back of my conscious. Thats odd I normally can't get her to be quiet. These past few days have been a lot to take in, I'm actually quite tired myself. Speaking of the last few days I need to get back home. I went back inside spotting no sign of my dad or shalom, I looked for my dad he was sitting in a chair in his room, Oliver was still out cold. "Hey dad" I said stepping into the room. "Hey kiddo, rough day?" he said sarcastically. I sighed in response. "Well, what did he say" I asked. "Not much just that he needed to speak with Harlou. he said. "They've been doing that a lot lately, talking to each other. I feel like an outsider like I barely know him." I said trying to keep the sadness out of my voice. "I felt the same way with your mom, when we first found each other. you feel like because your mated everything should fall into place but it's never that easy. I think you should give him some time. He seems like a great guy, and what father wouldn't want that for his kid? He said giving me a half smile. "I'm sorry I wasn't there kiddo, I have no idea what you went through but I'm sorry I wasn't there" he said tearing up a little. "It's not your fault dad, I'm sure you tried your best. There was nothing you could've done." I said putting a hand on his shoulder. "I know I just got here but I have to go back even though I don't remember much but I made a life back there I need to go back and finish up some things, but I'll be back." i said feeling a sense of dread wash over. "How long will you guys be gone?" he said standing from his chair. "I think I'm going to go alone; I think I just need some time...would you mind telling Shalom? I shouldn't be gone more than a few days." He nodded in agreement. I still didn't see Shalom but maybe that was better he'd try and go with me or stop me from going alone. But I need to do this on my own if I'm going to find out more about my life, I have to close out my new one. I left a note on the dresser by the bed letting him know that I loved him, and id return, and that I'd be expecting an explanation. I packed by things and walked back into the small town finding a cab I started my journey back home. After a day's ride I finally made it back home, my house was cold and dark. I'm not even sure what to do next but I can't stay here. I started packing some of my clothes and small items I knew I'd need. I can't take my whole house but I'm sure whoever would live here next could use the furniture or do away with it if they wanted. I Packed a few bags and messaged Mrs. Ellery that I'd be in the next morning. I finally decided to get some sleep. My alarm woke me up in the morning, checking my phone I had a message from shalom. "I love you, please be safe." I didn't reply as much as I do miss him, I'm still mad at him and Harlou. I got dressed and made my way into the library Mrs. Ellery was at the front desk per usual and greeted me with a smile. "Hi sweetie, how've you been?" she said pulling me into a hug. "I've been better but I'm feeling a lot better. Is there anything I can do?" I asked looking around the library that was mostly empty today. "There's not much to do today except for some cleaning and dusting." she said smiling. "I'll get right on that then" I cleaned the entire library sweeping and dusting the shelves until it was time for me to take a break. I sat in the break room reading a book when Mrs. Ellery joined me. "You don't mind if I join you, this old bat needs to get off her feet for a second" she smiled. "Of course not, please." i said pulling out a chair for her. I decided that now was the best time to tell her id be quitting but i had to make up a good excuse. She didn't seem too worried and wished me the best in whatever my pans were after this. "Rachel has been wanting to work longer hours anyway, so i think it works out for the best." she said. "She just found out she's pregnant and wants to save all the money she can." clasping her hands together. "And if you ever need a job or even someone to call, I'll always be here" she said placing a hand on top of mine. When she did i got a vision of that metal door. I pulled my hand away startled. "Mrs. Ellery" i started but i wasn't even sure what i wanted to ask her. She looked at me expectingly, but i decided to drop it. "I'll put the returned books back before i head home" i said forcing a half smile. "I'll miss you; you've always been so sweet and kind" she said but i could hear the sadness in her voice. "I hope you find...everything you're looking for" she said. she stood up and went back out into the library. I couldn't help but hang on to what she said. Unsure if there was something she was trying to say to me. I stood up to follow after her when i started feeling lightheaded. Feeling my body go heavy i tried grabbing on to the table but fell down anyway and everything went black. "Alteris Meca" a raspy voice whispered in my head i opened my eyes but couldn't see anything in front of me, it was pitch black. "Alt' eras Amun". the whispering now turning into a loud voice. "Who's there?" i shouted. but only a evil laugh returned my question. "You'll never break the curse...You'll die alone, and scared" Chills ran up my arm at these words. I felt myself being pulled towards something warm and comforting. I blinked my eyes open, and Mrs. Ellery was standing next to me holding my hand with her eyes closed. "What-..." i stammered. "It's alright sweetie. She helped me up to my feet sitting me down in a chair by the table. She sighed with a sad look on her face. "I'm sorry sweetie" she said patting the top of my hand. "Why-...what's happening." i stuttered still feeling lightheaded. She cursed under her breath. "I guess I'm not as strong as my wicked sister" she said with a sad smile. "Your sister? what are you talking about Mrs. Ellery" i asked confused. "Naomi..." She spoke. pulling my hand away i staggered to my feet. barring my fangs i could feel Alex wide awake and on guard but i could tell she was barely holding on. "Im not here to hurt you, either of you" she said. Still confused i took another step back. She waved her hand, and we were out in the library, but the shelves were empty, the library now dimly lit and a bit cold. i spun around confused. when i turned back around there was a younger woman standing in front of me looking around the same age as the moon goddess. she smiled kindly at me. Looking in her eyes there was no mistaking it. "Mrs. Ellery?" i gasped. "You can call me Eldrid..." She said. She walked over to the chair behind the now empty desk and sat down. "It was draining me keeping up that appearance but i had to, so you wouldn't be suspicious and feel safe." she said motioning for me to come closer. "Shalom..." i said in my head without thinking, feeling panic rise in my gut. "Im coming" He replied back. It was a fleeting thought but i remembered what my dad said calling out to him again i could tell he could feel my panic. "It actually works" he said taking the words right out of my mouth. "Where are you?" he asked. "The library" i responded. "We're coming." he said before my mind went silent. "I see you've learned alot since you've been gone" she said smiling proudly. " but you dont need to be scared of me." she said. "Ill tell you everything just give me a chance; your mate can still come here if that makes you feel safer." She said. "Be careful" Alex called to me. "Well" i said expectingly. "She had you for two years, before i found out what she was up to. By the time i found the two of you she had cast a spell that had you in a trance like state She'd wiped most of your memory. you were just a walking doll. I didn't want to believe she'd actually taken you but i heard the community talking so i had to find out for myself. She blamed your grandmother for Luther dying. I knew better, in that situation she would've done the same. She planned on killing your father but when she found out about you, she wanted to hurt your grandmother, but she was already dead. And she still couldn't let go. When she wouldnt listen to reason i cast a spell of my own sealing away the magic she possessed. i'd hoped in doing that it would break the spell but whatever she used was stronger than any magic id seen." She paused. "She's my sister but what she did was wrong." She said and i could see the sadness in her eyes. I did everything i could to break the curse but the only thing i was able to do was wake you from the trance she had you in, but you didn't remember anything only your name. So i did what i could, made it so you had a new life. it wasn't the one you had before but you were safe." She put her hand over her face sighing. "Those lightheaded spells you keep getting are the curse trying to take over and put you back in a trance." I looked at her searching for any hint of deception but i knew she was telling the truth. "My grandmother gave me this" I showed her the talisman she gave me to hold off the spell. I explained to her what happened with me and oliver. "The moon goddess huh?" she said with a smile that reached her eyes. "Thats fitting for your grandmother, shes a wise woman and kind." She said standing. "So are you-" i stopped. "No im not a wolf just a normal human our father had a wife before he was mated to naomi's mother she was human i was born without a wolf and he was..disapointed. So he left a little after i was born. I found him when i got older after my mother died of cancer but he was already mated to Naomi's mother and she was ten. After finding out my mother died he didnt reject me but took me in and raised us together. The pack he had wasnt too fond of me being human so i made myself useful i started studying magic and by the time i was an Adult i could heal any wound." She said with a small smile. "Whats behind that door in there?" i asked nodding to the now rusty door leading to her office. "My magic and the magic i sealed away from her. "Cant she just come take it back?" i asked nervous. "She could but she'd have to find it first she laughed. Ive cloaked this building so anyone that i dont allow cant enter. My eyes widened thinking about shalom. "He's fine nothing will happen to him i promise." She said realizing the panic in my eyes. "How did you know i called my mate?" i asked. When you wolves speak to each other your eyes gloss over and you get a blank stare" She said chuckling. I wish there was more i could tell you but Thats all i have. Now i have to go." she said walking towards the entrance. "What-where?" i said standing to follow her. "I've been looking for her for a while now in hopes i could get her to break the curse. And now that the moon goddess herself has gotten involved. Well i cant just sit by and do nothing." She chuckled walking out the door leaving me alone. "lily" shalom's voice called to me. 'We're close" He said worry feeling his voice. "Meet me at my house im on my way. I snapped out of my confusion rushing out of the building. Looking around she was long gone. I made my way home now with far more questions then i had answers. Shalom and my father were standing outside my house with a pale oliver in tow. "Come inside i motioned to them. i told them what happened shalom was visibly upset but there wasnt much that could be done. "Now what do we do" my dad said breaking the silence. "Im not sure but im ready to go back home. My dad gave me a warm smile. It felt good saying that like something deep within my soul was healed. We slept at my house for the night and the next day my dad and shalom helped load my things in a cab. "You guys did run here, right?" i laughed realizing neither my dad nor shaloms car was anywhere in sight and we hailed a cab. "Wolves are faster than you think especially when someone you love could be in danger" my dad chuckled loading the last of my things in the back of my car. Me and shalom took the cab while my dad drove him and Oliver. "I-" Shalom started. "Im sorry..." He said. 'I know your upset because you feel like im keeping you in the dark. But to be truthful there are a lot of things i dont know, and in the last few days that has become clearer with harlou. He's keeping something from me and i dont know what or how." he said pacing his hand on my knee. I was still very upset but i can understand from his point of view. "Ive just got this life back.. well what ive been told or shown. I have enough confusion and question's that i dont know the answer to, the last thing i need is you two holding out on me as well. I may have grown up in this world but to me this is all knew. I feel scared and unsure all the time the only constant i have the only thing i feel like i know is you, so with everything that has happened ive just been feeling like i dont know you either and that hurts.: i said trying not to let my emotions turn me into a sobbing mess. "I know, and i cant begin to understand what your feeling, but i get it. I promise from here on out whatever i know you will know even if i have to punish this asshole with no runs for a week ill do it" he said proudly. harlou grumbled low in his chest and it made me laugh. "Im sorry kitten..." Harlou spoke. "When we get back ill try and tell you everything i just hope it wont change how you feel." he said. "What does that mean?" i said but shalom's eyes were back to normal. "Im sorry he's been doing a lot of that lately." Shalom said. "We'll figure that out when we get back, but i need to rest a bit." i replied resting my eyes on shaloms shoulder forcing myself to nap for the rest of the ride.