His Mate and His Mistress: The Rise of A Luna

Chapter 4- "The calm Place" -Part 1

The cold slowly crawled up my legs, to my waist and chest, meeting up with the numbing cold of my stabbed shoulder, then gently clawed up my neck, around my head, until my eyes closed, the last two tears flowing down my cheeks, as my body shut out the world around me, and a last whimper escaped my lips, and just like that I was gone.

*Adelina's pnt. Of view*

I woke up to the sound of chirping birds, a warm breeze, and a bright sun.

I found myself sitting in a pavilion, staring out onto a large grassy field, covered by a carpet of assorted flowers.

The grassy field was surrounded by tall trees, that furthered into a thick forest, and facing me, the grassy field met with a lake.

Butterflies and bees danced about, squirrels chattering, and birds flew from tree to tree, singing various melodious tunes.

Where am I? I questioned in my mind, last time I checked I was bleeding to death.

Oh wait!

I was bleeding... to death.

No.

Possible.

Freaking.

Way!

Was I dead?

"So where is the fighter?" Questioned Selene, startling me, as she sat a few feet from me, sipping on her tea.
"Wha-" was all I could muster.
"Where is the fighter in you Adelina? Why did you stop fighting?" Asked Selene calmly. A little too calmly in fact.
"I- wha- I- I-"
"Breathe." Ordered Selene, and I found myself pulling in a breath of fresh air, then exhaling slowly.

It was rather calming, and the scent was much more welcoming, compared to the stuffy smell of the cell where I was being kept.

"Now, tell me, where is the fighter?" She asked again.
"She's taking a break." I finally mustered up.
"What is this place anyway?" I questioned looking around.
"This is a place you made up, the calm place." Answered Selene.
I raised a questioning eyebrow, and she smiled as she added "yeah you could call it your safe haven, it's where your mind and soul recoil to when they need rest, and to be at peace. I'm guessing your sister's visit took more than just a physical toll, it arose a dark memory that is now ravaging your heart and mind." Stated Selene, her eyes looking over at the horizon.

My eyes followed hers, and I didn't notice it until now, but there on the horizon a dark cloud was brewing. Loud thunder could be heard, and lightning struck out on the ground beneath it.

"Tell me about Edwin." Said Selene, her eyes observing me.
"You're the moon goddess, I'm sure you already know the story." I replied curtly, trying to avoid the topic.
"I do, but you need to let it out. You need to let it go, or else, it'll still be there, on the horizon of your mind, taunting and haunting you. so tell me, what happened?"
"I don't need to let go of anything." I stubbornly replied.
"Yes, you do." Declared Selene
"Oh yeah, and why is that?" I questioned.
"You tell me." Replied Selene.
"There is nothing to tell." I retorted.
"Why Adelina? Why do you refuse to let it go?" Questioned Selene.
"No." I whispered, refusing to let the truth out.
"Why do you torture yourself with the memory?" Persisted Selene.
"No!" I held my head, the memory of that dreadful day coming back to life, the brewing storm on the horizon growing stronger and darker.
"Why don't you let it go?!"
"BECAUSE I BLAME MYSELF FOR HIS DEATH!" I jumped up and announced.

I staggered back shaking my head, "I blame myself. I shouldn't have trusted my sisters. I should've known they were up to something. My father was ruthless. The sound of my clothes tearing and shredding still haunts me today. I screamed and I screamed. He slapped me, choked me, then gagged me, and at some point I lost hope. Just as he was about to remove my panties, Edwin came bursting through the door. He ripped my father off me, and they got into a duel. My father called him foolish, and he even told Edwin if he stopped defending me, he would share me. But Edwin ignored and fought. When my father pulled out the knife, I remembered I tried to scream a warning, but being gagged my warning was in vain. I remember how the rope seared through my skin as I tried to free myself. I struggled but the ropes wouldn't let up. It all happened in slow motion. Edwin maneuvered and tackled my father. He lifted my Father off the ground but before he could slam him, my Father dug the entire knife into his neck. Edwin's arms instantly released my father, and he back away until he hit the bed. Edwin turned to look at me. He opened his mouth to say something, but instead blood splattered out. His lips moved but no words were heard. My eyes were drowning in tears. His blood red hand touched my cheek, then he coughed up another round of blood, then, just like that he froze. That day, my father looked over at us, with no remorse of any kind, then he opened the door and left. Minutes later Wilma and Wanda came running onto the tragic scene. They both froze for minutes, trying to study the scene. Then, I remember this like it was yesterday, Wilma's cold eyes turned to mine, then she said "you will pay for this." But I don't think Edwin's death was the only thing she was referring to. I was ambushed, and left vulnerable for my father to take full advantage of me, yet I still made it out untouched by him..." I sighed, and closed my eyes, and then I felt the tears slide down my cheeks.
"You left untouched, yet the scars still remain." Analyzed Selene and I broke down.

I cried for that dreadful day. I cried for Edwin. For a life cut short, just to save mine. I cried for that girl out there, who would be waiting for her mate, but Edwin would never show. I also cried for myself.

What would've happened if Edwin didn't show up?

Who would I be today had things played out differently.

I felt a warm touch on my back as more tears and sobs left me, "there there, let it all out, give the good cry you were never allowed to give. Free yourself from that memory, and let it go." Her words were soothing, and I found it easier to catch my breath.

"And look." Pointed Selene and I looked over at the horizon.

There, the dark cloud desolved, replaced by a calming blue sky, and a sunny horizon.

I took a deep breath, and felt as if a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders.

"It wasn't your fault Adelina. I know the details of that day, and there was nothing you could possibly do, to help him." Confirmed Selene.

Then, I heard the padding of paws on the grass approaching us, I looked over, and a white wolf came, and sat next to me.

She looked up at me, as I looked down at her. She felt oddly familiar.

"That's Aden." Replied Selene.

I never truly saw my wolf except for the reflection of water.

She was beautiful.

Then Aden stood on all fours, approached my right shoulder, and licked it.

The wound from Wilma's attack slowly started to mend, until a thin scar was all that was left.

I looked down to say thank you, when I felt as though a bucket of ice cold water fell on me, then, in the blink of an eye, I was teared away from my safe haven, and back to the stuffy old cell, where my eyes opened to reveal Wanda.

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Hey guys!

Here is the update!

I'm in class so I can't say much today.

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-Tania.