MY GREATEST WISH

//Rose's POV//

"Seb.." he yanked my hand off the moment I touched him. He turned to face me, squinting with anger.

"I didn't know you were there."

"Else what? You would have shamelessly laid with a man in the open?"

"What, no! Ryan and I-

"Ryan?" he cut me off with a scoff. How I managed to remember the stranger's name so swiftly baffled me but at that moment I was only interested in clearing the misunderstanding between Sebastian and me.

"That's his name?" His face hardened, "I must have underestimated you. You vowed to wait for me but in reality, you slut yourself around. Why does that even surprise me?"

I gasped. Aside from the false accusation, I realized that Sebastian read my letters because in one of the notes I professed my vow to wait for him.

"I'm not a slut. The entire time you were away, the only man I thought of was you."

"Liar," He barely cut me off. "You can't fool me anymore Rose, I can see through you more than anyone else and I am aware of all the things you can do. You are worse than a whore."

I gulped the hurt resting in my throat like a lump, seeing Sebastian's expression proved that he had no intention of believing me, so I did the only thing I could do best. The only way I would camouflage my weakness; I ran.

My legs moved quickly and I made no move to stop until my mind had confirmed that I was away from the judgmental eyes of people.

Involuntarily, I stopped and it took a moment for me to see why. The emotions swiped off my face as I realized where my feet had transported me. It was the forbidden area in the pack, a place said to be a habitat for dangerous night creatures and wolf eaters.

My palm moved to my lips as I muffled a gasp and my feet slowly started to move me backward. I tried to be as quiet as possible as I searched for the exit but there was none.

The night started to draw in, and the creaks and cries of the horrible creatures started to close in on me. My heart thumped heavily in my chest as I cowered in a corner, frightened. My body shook as I awaited my fate, and I heard footsteps. I pressed my lips tighter, sobbing quietly as I hoped for a savior.

The footsteps grew closer and before I could decide, darkness fell over me and I was grabbed. A strong hand pinned my mouth shut and I was pressed against a large body.

Scared to death, I passed out.

-

I opened my eyes to a familiar figure and his scent hit me. It was Sebastian. I looked around and realized that I was no longer in the horrific night forest, I was home.

The one who had brought me out of there was Sebastian, it wasn't a night creature after all!

"What were you thinking wandering off to a place like that?!" My mother yelled the moment she noticed I was awake.

I gulped, looking through the angry faces in front of me.

"I-I'm sorry," I mumbled, lowering my head.

"Sorry doesn't cut it, you have to learn to be responsible. You're a fuckin adult, Rose, it's about time you stop acting like a brat!" Sebastian flared his nostrils as he yanked, and then stomped away.

I wondered the kind of trouble he must have gone through to get me out of there.

I turned to my Mom who was still looking pissed, "Mother-

"Apologize to Sebastian first. He got hurt while rescuing you. If you do this again, be rest assured that you are on your own!"

I watched her leave and a sigh left my mouth. Sebastian got hurt? That was the only thought in my head and I couldn't help but feel bad. How did he manage to find me?

After moments of thinking, I decided to heed my mother's advice and apologize to Sebastian but the moment I arrived at his door, my hand suddenly became too heavy for me to lift.

Exhaling sharply, I mustered my strength and hit the door a little too hard in a bid to knock perfectly. It was unlocked and a little twist on the knob sent the door going in.

"Seb, it's me. Can I come in?" I asked but got no response.

Reflexively, I walked in and noticed Sebastian on his bed, he seemed to be asleep.

"Sebastian, it's Rose. I came to apologize to you. Are you sleeping?" I called.

I moved to give his face a closer look and his eyes were tight shut, his body still but I could hear the soft beating of his heart. Curiously, I tried to find the spot on his body that was hurt. The blanket swallowed his body from his waist and he had only a singlet on.

The more I stared, the faster my heart thumped.

What if he wakes up and finds me? How do I explain the situation?

I quickly regained my senses but I tripped on my dress before I could stand upright, I fell backwards with a shriek but I was caught before I could hit the ground.

Sebastian pulled me to the bed, guiding my head with his arm until I rested beside him on the cushion.

My heart leaped as our gazes met, and a gasp escaped from my throat.

His gaze, this time, was a bit different from cold. I couldn't decipher his expression but a part of me told me he was livid.

"I-" I opened my mouth to explain but my voice instantly died when he rested above me, trapping me underneath him.

I ceased my breath, trying not to get my hopes high as he studied me, his gaze finally resting on my lips.

"What's your greatest wish right now?" He asked, his minty breath fanning my face.

Like a hypnotized child, I responded, "I want you to kiss me."

With his eyes still plastered on my lips, he lifted my back until our faces touched, and fastened his lips on mine.