The Forest Guardian

Chapter 10

It feels like my head's about to explode. Not in a good way.

I groan and place a hand on my forehead. I've had this annoying headache since this morning, or night if you're going to be correct.

I had to help a herd of deers to get through the forest safely, and deers only move at night, very, very slowly. So yeah. I've been awake since 2 am if that tells you anything.

The fact that it's a Monday doesn't really help me either.

My Sunday was peaceful, even if I had to get up in the middle of the night, and today have past rather quickly.

I'm currently on my way home, walking on the sidewalk groaning about my head, just when I hear the voice I under no circumstances want to hear right now.

''There she is Luke! Quick, go grab her!''

I groan and roll my eyes, before I turn around to face Luke, with his hand halfway to grab mine.

If I'm going to be honest, I haven't decided how to approach this Mate scenario yet. I thought that I would get an opportunity to do that today, but apparently not.

I don't bother to look like I'm fine, because I'm not as he's delaying my quick date with my bed before it's time to hit the woods. If he's going to interview me for too long, I might have to reschedule it.

And I really need it.

''Samantha, we ne-..." Luke cuts himself of as his eyes quickly scan me up and down. I pretend like I don't notice.

''Are you okay?!'' he blurts out, completely forgetting the fact that he was about to say something.

I sigh. And nod my head for him to join my walk. I'll probably regret this at some point, but I'm to tired to care.

And at some point I said I should try this mate thing out a little, right?

''I'm tired, that's all.'' I say and start to walk along the sidewalk, Luke following.

I'm the corner of my eye I see his eyebrow raise, but he doesn't push it. Thank Goddess.

He just walks along me, not uttering a word.

''Well, if you're this tired, then I shouldn't ask you about what happened when you escaped from the Pack House.'' He says, keeping his gaze forward.

I can get that he wants to ask, I really do. But I don't want to deal with anyone or anything right now.

I open my mouth to reply, when a familiar voice I more than gladly hear reaches my ears.

''Are you okay?!'' Lucy yells, a little bit of panic hinting in her voice. A slight smile reach my lips as I realise that was the same worlds Luke used just moments ago. I can imagine Lucy trotting on the other side of the bushes on my right, patiently waiting for my reply.

''Yeah, no worries. But can you help me with the forest today? I don't know if you heard the deers but-''

''Of course I'll help. You My Lady, go to sleep.'' She says shortly, and I can hear her run away as sudden as she came.

''Not a word.'' I mumble, as I realise Emight must have heard our conversation.

I don't get an answer, but I guess he got it.

When I see my house, I take a sigh of relief. I think my eyes go x-ray, as all I can see my bed standing on the second floor, almost having a glowing aura around it.

It's going to be so comfy, and fluffy. Mum said she would change the covers before she left for work today, oh, it's going to be so nice.

''Samantha? Hello?''

Luke's voice wakes me up from my daydreaming, and I realise I've stopped outside my door.

''If you want to talk about whatever happened when I went home from your 'Pack House', even if it's not much to tell, we can talk tomorrow.'' I say in one breathe and as fast as I can. My right hand finds its way to and through my hair as I look Luke in the eyes.

''Sure.'' he smiles.

I roll my eyes and unlock my door. But before I slam it shut behind me, I hear Luke's voice one last time.

''Sleep tight.''

I have a feeling the talk I'm probably going to have with Luke about my great escape will be painful and full of questions.

Painful for him since I basically can't tell him anything, and full of questions because he'll push onward with everything.

At least that's what I would do in his position.

But still I hope that he won't.

Once my parents said that I was out to much and not catching up in school. Since I trust my parents, I decided to tell them about me being a Guardian.

We all sat down in the living room, just for me to not being able to tell them. My mouth wouldn't let me tell them. It was like something stopped me, a force that I couldn't help. When I realised that I couldn't tell them, I decided to show them.

And I couldn't shift for my dear life.

And since I continued to try, the forest had to pay.

No birds in a month. Insects everywhere.

I push my thoughts aside for a second, as I take of my shoes and throw them in a corner of my room I just arrived to. Then I crash my head into the pillow of my bed and let my body rest.

But as I relaxes my mind starts to really wander around.

I don't want to tell Luke about me being a Guardian.

Even though I actually think I can because he's partly Emight and Arí created him too, I don't want to.

Firstly, I think he'll use me for his advantage, or his father will at least. Since I'm kind of overpowered against any animal, he might want to use me in some argue between another pack or anything. I don't know. I might be fantasising.

Secondly, if I can't tell my own parents, he doesn't need to know. I've known him, or not known him really more like seen him around, for less than a week. I've known my parents my whole life, and I would take a bullet for them.

Even though I've kind of have been a little distant with them lately... Because of the Guardian thing.

But I don't think it's fair that my parents can't know, but a guy I just randomly have as soul-mate can. It's not fair. At all. But what is?

That's the last thing I think of before I fall asleep on the bed, probably looking like a wreak.

It's not fair.

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A/N:

I'm sorry for the late update, okay?

But it's a lot with school right now. Though I will update per usual.

Then I won't be home over Christmas... I'll go aboard the 18th. So I think I'll post three chapters at a time then... since I don't know when I'll be able to get wifi again.

Anyway, it's far of.

I don't like to say this but....

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See ya later :D

//siggeisthedog