Overpowered

CHAPTER EIGHT 

LUNA POV 

"You want it in two days' time, what?" I demanded. I'd heard him clearly, but given he'd just revealed the plans, I expected an explanation for the rush. "Why the hurry?"

"What's wrong with the wedding being in two days' time?" he asked.

"I expect time to get to know the person I'm marrying; that's how it's typically done," I said. As I spoke, he walked past me and sat on the couch. "I don't even know who I'm getting married to," I added, feigning ignorance despite Kieran's earlier revelation.

"It's Victor. You don't need to know him; he's a good man, and everyone knows that," he said.

"Can I ask a favor?" I requested, trying to gauge Liam's and Victor's intentions. I need time to observe them closely to avoid another mistake.

"You asked for a favor, and I offered; what is it?" he asked.

"It's crucial," I said. "What's it?" he pressed.

"I want the wedding to wait," I told him.

The word 'the wedding should wait' left Liam momentarily stunned. I could see the change in his demeanor and with the way he'd reacted, I knew he wasn't okay with the idea. 

I could tell something inside me was screaming that something was actually wrong. 

What if Kieran was right about what he was saying? 

Even though I wasn't too sure about it, I needed more time to observe them. 

"Is that what Kieran told you?" he asked. 

Why the bloody hell was he bringing Kieran into this discussion? What was he thinking? Kieran had been through a lot; being banished for seven years wasn't a small ordeal, and I couldn't afford to add more to the pain he was already going through. 

Liam should leave him out of this! 

"Leave Kieran out of this!" I told him sternly. 

"You're obviously changing your mind because of him," he said. 

I gave a low hiss, "Is that what you're thinking?" 

"Not long ago, you accepted, so why are you suddenly changing your mind?" he demanded. 

I huffed, "I'm not changing my mind, and also, I didn't accept the wedding being held in two days' time. We didn't even discuss that!" 

If he was genuine and honest, accepting this shouldn't be a problem. 

"Okay then, tell me what you're thinking," he said.

What's he insinuating?

"Don't you trust me?" He said and stood up from the couch.

"Do I look like someone who's going to hurt you?"

He folded his hands behind his back, and the look on his face had a hint of betrayal and dishonesty.

"I didn't said anything related to that," I told him.

"Then tell me, what do you and Kieran have in common" he asked me making me unspeakably surprised.

Is he thinking that I'm in a relationship with Kieran?

"What's the meaning of this?" I asked him.

"I can tell Kieran isn't happy with that suggestion," he told me.

"He came here to tell me congratulations nothing more," I lied.

"Really?" He asked with a smirk on his face.

"Of course that was what he came to tell me." I told him.

"Liam I'm finding it difficult to understand you right this moment." I said flatly.

"I'm also finding it difficult to understand you too," he told me.

"I'm not blaming you at all because I can see that you're just feeling unsecured due to the death of your mate."

He shouldn't bring up the death of my mate in this matter. I am trying hard to forget about that, I don't want to be reminded about that loss.

"But together we can sort things out," he said and I felt really emotional.

"Victor is going to mend your broken heart, just give him the chance." He held my shoulders tenderly.

"I've heard you," I replied casually holding back my tears. Whenever I'm reminded about the death of my mate, I can't help but feel upset.

"Just give me some time."

"Fine, if that's what you want." he told me. 

"Everything is going to be fine, trust me." he assured me, and then he made his leave. 

I lay on the bed, facing the ceiling, as a thousand thoughts ran through my mind.

Who should I trust right now? Kieran or Liam? 

I felt really confused by Liam's sudden change in demeanor, and Kieran's words kept replaying in my mind. 

Torn apart, a thought occurred to me: "Why not visit Witch Zena?" I got up from the bed, feeling a bit relieved. She's obviously the only person who can tell me what's happening using her mystic powers.

I looked at the wall clock, and the time was 10:22 pm. I put on my jacket and made sure no one saw me when I left the palace. The shrine of Witch Zena was about 200 miles from here; it was far, and the route to that place was risky, since I'd heard many scary stories about it. But if she was the only person who could tell me all I needed to know, then I have to take the risk.

I decided to go through the woods to the east, since following the southern route was riskier. As I ventured deeper into the woods, I caught the scent of rogues. Were they actually following me? If so, that meant I was in trouble. 

I shifted into my wolf form and prepared to run, but three giant wolves appeared before me. They looked scary - who could they be? Before I knew it, they pounced on me. I tried fighting them, but they overpowered me. 

I wasn't ready to surrender, and then I felt a sharp pain at the side of my neck. As my vision grew blurry, I shifted back into my human form. A heavy blow to my head sent me tumbling into unconsciousness.