My Salvation | ✔️

CHAPTER SEVEN

The rain poured around me as I wandered near a small pond. There were stones around it, with pink water lilies surrounded by water lily pads.

I sat down on one of the stones, gazing at my reflection in it. My eyes were dull, my hair was not properly brushed, and my clothing was full of rags. Underneath my eyes, I could see bags.

I looked like I was dead.

It explains why he wouldn't even want me, even though I tried to be as honorable as I could to him. I tried hiding my smart-ass ways, but he didn't want me.

The rain fell harder, immediately turning my clothing into another sheet of skin. I didn't shiver, though.

The cold never bothered me anyway.

At least... not anymore.

I was numbed to the feeling now.

I tilted my head, letting the water droplets fall onto my face. They started rolling down by scrunched-up faces.

Was I crying? I didn't know.

It hurt so much, and I wondered what I had done to deserve someone like him. By then, I couldn't tell if they were my own tears or just the rain.

I've always liked storms because they tell me that even the sky cries.

The similarity is remarkable.

Rain falls because the sky can no longer handle its heaviness, just like tears. They fall because the heart can no longer handle the pain.

My mouth was gaped open, my hands shooting up to cover my face. A sound escaped from me, but I couldn't tell anymore.

Was it a sob? Or a scream of help from the pain?

I sat there on the stone for what felt like hours. They kept in pain, finally breaking free, not able to keep it together anymore.

A mate was a soul mate to wolves. Someone that loved you for you, who wasn't disgusted by your morning face. Who loved your every flaw? They were there for you; sometimes, they were the only person you could show your proper side without any judgment from this cruel world.

The whole world could be against you, but they're the only ones on your side. They could be your best friend, someone you would love with every fiber of your being.

Or...

They can be the complete opposite and crush your soul. Rejecting the bond that the Moon Goddess gave to the two of you. Deny the fates and betray them.

I was given the opposite.

Sometimes, I wished I could disappear from the world for a few hours and return when I could deal with everything again.

I know I had planned to reject him... but once I felt the bond start to take place, it felt wrong. I couldn't bring my heart to do it.

The rain started to cease, and my sniffles subsided.

I was still grieving. With grief, it made me feel immature and didn't feel like myself at all. Everything that has been thrown at me so far, I've handled it childishly.

What kind of daughter of the Alpha am I?

I'm embarrassed.

Sighing, I knew I had to head back. I could get a cold at this rate. And that wouldn't be good.

After walking for a bit, I found the packhouse. When I entered, I was soaked to the boot.

As I peeped open the door, I could tell it was time to pack dinner. The whiff of cooked chicken and mashed potatoes flowed to my nostrils, causing my stomach to growl in hunger.

Many of my pack members, including his, chatted with each other curiously.

Mela, who was merrily chatting with Kace, spots me. She comes running over to me as she drags him beside her, and within three seconds, flat, she's in front of me with Kace.

Both frowned deeply when they saw my broken state. Instead of asking questions, they held my hands.

One on each side led me upstairs and into my bedroom.

I clomped up the stairs in my wet shoes, but they didn't seem to mind.

Once I reached my bedroom, I wrenched it open. We had just arrived today, yet so much has happened. I was in awe of how big my bedroom was, including how much of a luxury it was.

Kace and Mela seemed to be in astonishment as well.

Clearing their throats, they dragged me to my bed and sat me down. Kace went to grab some towels while Mela placed some new ragged clothes I brought from my old home.

I quickly dried my body and got myself dressed, still silent.

Kace came a second later with a towel and tossed it to me. I dried my hair and hung it around my neck, still looking downwards.

Mela sat beside me, her arms reaching around me to hold me.

On the other hand, Kace crouched in front of me and patted my leg.

And then the tears came.

They comforted me as I cried my heart out, my worries finally spilling. I told them my insecurities, how much I missed my mother and father, and how pressured I felt. How much the new environment and settings made me uncomfortable.

I told them that I hated crying this much, but my emotions were everywhere. My father had passed away, promising me to a man.

There wasn't a time limit on grief. Everyone went at their own pace, and I felt like people forgot that. I told my friends how I felt like people would think I was annoying or a burden for just being me and how I wanted to change myself.

Last but not least, I told them I found my mate.

He may have told me his requirements, but I could give a less fuck about them. I never agreed, and he doesn't own me.

We're mates, and if he thinks he can control me like that, he can think again.

I am his Luna, whether he likes it or not.

Kace and Mela's hands stopped moving once the sentence left my mouth, their features showing how stunned they were.

"You found your mate?" Mela asked, her mouth wide open.

Kace cheered, "That's great! Who is it?"

I bit my lip hard, my sobs falling into broken hiccups. I debated telling them now or later, but it was best to do it now.

Taking a deep breath, I sniffled out,

"It's the Alpha of the North."