Chapter 2

The night fell, silence filling the air. In the dark, I sat in the living room, alone and lost in the storm of emotions. Through the curtain, the moon cast its glow upon my body, forming a lonely shadow.

It was 3:00 am, and I finally heard the familiar footsteps from the door. The door was pushed open gently, and Caspian appeared.

He was stunned when he saw me.

"You knew that I went to take care of Sarah?" His voice was low and calm, without a hint of surprise. It was as if he had expected this.

Raising my head, I looked through the darkness and met his eyes.

"Why didn't you tell me? Why did you go there secretly?" I asked gently. My voice was trembling slightly, but it was barely noticeable.

He knew I would be mad.

Caspian let out a sigh and gradually walked up to me. Then, he sat down and explained, "Lydia, I didn't tell you because I was worried that you'd be mad. Sarah has only a month left."

He sounded extremely helpless.

"I know you don't like it when I approach her, but I can't just leave her like that. She's dying."

"So, are we postponing our mate bonding ceremony?" I asked.

He paused for a bit and took a delicate bottle out of his pocket. It was filled with a light blue liquid.

"This is the Memory Potion, and I developed this myself. After taking this, it'll suppress a part of your wolf momentarily.

"You'll temporarily forget everything that happened this month. After Sarah is… gone, we'll proceed with our mate bonding ceremony."

I stared at the potion and felt an indescribable fear creeping up.

"What if… I forget about you?" My voice was soft but laced with worry.

Caspian fell silent for a brief moment, then held my hand gently.

"No, Lydia. I'm the best Healer in the pack. I have faith in my capabilities."

His voice was firm and resolute. It sounded like he was assuring me, but at the same time, he was convincing himself.

I lowered my head, tears welling up in my eyes. I knew I would forget about everything that had happened in this month after I took this potion. However, if I didn't take it, I would have to watch him spend the final moments of Sarah's life with her.

"Lydia, trust me. This is the best solution," Caspian assured softly, and it sounded like a plea.

I raised my head and stared at his deep-set, blue eyes. A sense of melancholy overtook me. I used to see myself only in those eyes, but now, there was someone else.

My hand was trembling as I took the potion, and I finally burst into tears.

"Do you really have to stay by her side?" I asked reluctantly, holding onto the slightest bit of hope.

Caspian seemed to feel bad, but soon, he regained his composure.

"Lydia, you know that. She only has me in this world," he stated firmly, leaving no room for doubt.

I was taken aback. I stared at his blue eyes, which used to look so gentle. But now, they had become so cold, and I could hardly recognize them.

Tearing up again, I held the potion in despair.

"Okay, I'll take it," I muttered, but my voice was infused with sorrow and desperation. As I drank the potion, I secretly swore that I would never love this man again.

The bitter and icy potion ran down my throat, taking away all the warmth and hope I held onto. I drank it so quickly that I choked and started coughing aggressively.

Upon seeing that, Caspian immediately walked up to me and patted my back lightly.

"It's okay, Lydia. Everything will be okay." His voice was low but gentle, as if he were comforting a terrified child.

As I stared at his deep-set, blue eyes, I was overwhelmed with a mixture of sorrow and anger. He used to be so deeply in love with me, but now, he was erasing the memories between us.

The potion began to take effect, and I started to lose consciousness. The world around me was gradually fading.

"Lydia? Lydia! Wake up! I…"

I heard my inner wolf calling me anxiously, but its voice became increasingly faint until I could no longer hear it.

"I love you, Lydia." Caspian's voice rang out from afar, tinged with anxiety and affection.

I tried my best to open my eyes. Through my blurry vision, I seemed to see his anxious face.

"Who… is Caspian?" I mumbled, my voice faint. Then, everything plunged into darkness.