Chapter 4

Clara

The moon goddess had forsaken me, so I thought. Spending three months being locked up and serving as the pack healer made my yearning for revenge simmer down but not forgotten. It was harder than I thought it would be. I have been kept under tight security so there wasn’t enough room for me to plan. When they came to drag me out one night saying a child was dying and only I could save him, I was certain that my chance to get back at the traitor had come. But I was wrong. 

Richard ensured not to call on me when he falls ill. I hear he goes out of the pack to seek a solution. He must fear what I might do to him after our last encounter in the woods. I hear his ear still hasn’t healed totally. 

Meeting Alpha Vincent that day at the clinic, I felt his energy and knew that we were mates. My almost nonexistent wolf’s energy soared that day after so long. But I couldn’t get too excited because there was no way I would be allowed such goodwill. That was what I thought. 

Not until I was taken out of the dungeon, not to treat any ailing patient but to walk freely. My mate turned out to be an Alpha, not just a random person. He was able to strike a deal with Alpha Richard. One of them is that I must never step foot into the Ridgestone pack again. I do not mind because of the painful memories I have of the place. 

However, that won’t stop me from getting back at Richard. Since I am going to become a Luna, it is only a matter of time before I find a way back to pay Richard in his own coin. 

“Please come with me, my lady. The Alpha is waiting for you.” Ivan who had escorted me to the pack said, leading the way. 

I followed him feeling anxious. Vincent had sent me a letter before he left for his pack two days ago. Assuring me that we would be together soon. That still didn’t convince me until he had sent Ivan to come get me and bring me to him safely. Tears laced my eyes as I walked through the hallway. 

I had almost forgotten what it felt like to be free. I keep jolting at every sound and the guards walking by make me fidget for the fear of being dragged back to the dungeon. My life has witnessed so much darkness in such a short time that I fear what the light brings forth. 

However, things have finally taken a blissful turn when I least expected it and that is good enough. I can finally thank the goddess for not forsaking me. 

“We are here,” Ivan announced, knocking on the door slightly. 

“Come in,” Vincent replied behind the door and my heart leaped in response. 

Taking in a deep breath, I turned the doorknob knob letting myself in with my head bowed meekly. 

“Finally, you are here,” Vincent uttered standing up with his arms wide open to embrace me. 

My toes curled in excitement the moment I felt his arms around me. Just when I thought of reciprocating the action. He retreated, brows furrowed. 

“Is something wrong?” I inquired. 

Vincent blinked, leaning close to sniff me. I sniffed myself but there wasn’t any odd smell coming from me. He pulled me closer, sniffing my nape like he intended to get high on my scent. 

Just when I thought this was a playful trick, he pushed me roughly backwards. “What the hell?” 

I gasped in shock, getting on my feet quickly. “What is the matter? Did you smell something?” 

His friendly face had morphed into a vicious scowl. “It is more of the fact that I can’t smell anything. I thought it was strange at first that your scent wasn’t strong, but I felt it was all in the spur of the moment. Are you wolfless?” 

The question made me gulp hard as I didn’t have a direct response to that. 

“Answer me!” He yelled causing me to jolt in shock. 

My lips quivered, palms sweaty as I tried to find the words. “I….I don’t know. I used to have a wolf. Maybe, she is just shy?” 

“Are you crazy?” Vincent snapped. “Do you think we are having a guessing game here?” 

“That is not what I meant. I….” 

“Shut the hell up!” He gritted, running his hands through his hair in frustration. “What have I gotten myself into? To think I went all out for a weak, spineless mate like you? How can you not have a wolf?” 

I don’t know where the tears came from, they just began rolling down my cheeks. “Please, Vincent. I can explain.” I begged. 

“Explain what? Do you expect me to take someone like you who can’t protect herself talk more of protecting others as my Luna? Of what use will you be to me when you have no wolf? Oh my goodness!” 

Wiping off the tears quickly I tried to touch him but he slapped my hand so hard, I felt it in my brain. “Vincent…..” 

“Call my name one more time and I will have you buried alive.” He didn’t sound like the one who was willing to welcome me just a few minutes ago. “Because of you, I gave out a precious land to that bastard called Richard. Just because I thought you were a treasure worth having. But you are just a good-for-nothing bitch!” 

“Please don’t say that to me.” I whimpered. 

“Who are you to tell me what to do? Who the hell are you?” He bellowed, his eyes flaming in fury. 

I stumbled backwards, sobbing. Vincent cursed relentlessly. Pacing the room back and forth. In the middle of the mess, there was a light knock behind the door. The person didn’t wait for a response before opening the door. 

I turned to see a pretty lady with a cold gaze. She stared me down before walking casually towards Vincent. I was expecting him to tell her to leave because he was with his mate. Instead, she wrapped her arm around his neck and kissed him. 

“Hey, baby.” She cooed. I was still waiting for Vincent to tell her off, but instead, he kissed her back. Both of them turned to look at me. I stood still, blinking like a fool. “Who is she, Vin?” 

I felt a bit hopeful as I locked eyes with Vincent, begging him with every fiber in me not to turn away from me now. He is my only hope. 

“Our new maid.” He uttered with conviction. 

“M…maid?” I stuttered. “Y…you mean to say Mate right?” I inquired in a shaky voice. 

“Do you have a death wish?” He growled and the lady giggled. “Better not do anything stupid.” Vincent hissed making for the door with the lady hand in hand. 

Still in disbelief, I hurried after them, reaching for Vincent to tell him this can’t be the end. I cannot afford to be locked away again while Richard lives freely. 

“Vin…” he didn’t let the words leave my lips before shoving me away like I was some piece of paper. 

“Touch me one more time and I will make your entire life miserable.” He sneered, walking away. 

My legs wobbled, giving way to the ground as tears blinded me, his words ripping me into shreds.