Lahat ng Kabanata ng Betrayal under the wolf’s moon: Kabanata 151 - Kabanata 160

Being rejected by a mate sucks, but the thing is, Thane never really did reject me. While I was utterly heartbroken, I didn't feel the pain that comes from a severed bond.But even that hurts in a way. I didn't lose him, but I couldn't have him either. He let me go, and we've been worlds apart. I hated to admit it, and I'd tried to bury it as deep as I could, but the bond between Thane and I is actually still there.I glanced at alternate Thane beside me. Our eyes met, and all of my senses were instantly clouded by memories of him.His eyes… his scent… his hair… his body… oh Moon! This isn't good.I swallowed, a huge lump forming in my throat that made breathing hard to do. “What… what do you mean manipulated?”“Alexa has the power to enter one's mind and make you do things you don't want to do. While that doesn't justify what I did, or what he did, the problem wasn't us. It was her.” Thane explained.My breath caught in my throat, a tight knot curling in the deepest parts of my stoma

They didn't have to wait long.The barrier broke through, like a scissors running through a linen.The attackers stormed in, cries loud, the sound of their boots stomping the ground louder.Mira drew out her blades, her hands shaky but eyes determined. The attackers weren't shadow warriors. They were real men in mismatched armors. They weren't even many, but something about them felt… wrong.Even Theresa and Thane noticed.“They’re not shadows.” He exclaimed. “How the fuck did they break the barrier?”“We’ll figure that out later, son.” Theresa said. “Let's get this done and over with.”For a moment, Mira thought she heard relief in Theresa's voice. She too was relieved. If there was nothing hidden behind this attack, then, the chances that they would win were high. That was a good thing. She couldn't afford to lose anyone else.“You're right.” Thane said. “Let’s beat their asses.”The defenders surged forward, their own war cry echoing through the entire field. Firelit arrows flew th

MIRA'S POVI opened my eyes to see Theresa staring at me, disbelief flashing through her eyes, along with shock and more fear.She wasn't the only one staring.I swallowed, although the lump in my throat wouldn't budge. I'd said it, and everyone had heard it. There was no going back now.“What did you say?” Theresa asked, her voice shaky.“I said…” I looked around, then back to the wounded man. “I can heal him.”“What makes you think that, child? We haven't had any healing…”“I know, I know. But there's very little I can't do.” Deep breath, Mira! “I’m stronger than I know.”Theresa stared at me for what felt like forever. It was obvious she was trying to make a decision. Was my uncertain declaration worth a trial? Was she ready to take that risk?Eventually, she let out a sigh. “Mira, you know how risky this is. If you fail…”I cut her short. “I won't fail.”Everyone's attention was on me now, and I wanted to run and hide, or maybe disappear into the ground. But I dared not. My battle

Our eyes met, and I saw reluctance in her eyes. She broke the contact.“That’s not my place to tell.”She made to stand up, but I held her again.“No! Don't do that.” I slipped out of the sheets, letting my legs touch the cold tile. “Does it have to do with Della?”She froze again. “Really, Mira, we shouldn't be talking about this.”It definitely had to do with Della.She slipped her hand out of my hold, rising from the chair.“What if I said I'd help you?” I chipped in.At this, she stopped, and glanced at me.I seized the opportunity. “What you need is the seal, right? It'll help you with your powers, and your relationship with your mother. I'll help you find it.”Disbelief flashed through her eyes.I pushed further. “My powers are almost complete now. If my team and yours joined forces, I'm sure we'd find the seal faster than you would. Let me help you.”She narrowed her eyes. “What do you want in return?”“Tell me what happened with Della, and the seal.”She scoffed. “Why? Why do

I would never know, until I tried.“She talked about her grandmother.” I said. “She's scared that if it turns out she's not a… Bloodline Guardian, you'd…” I paused, unable to find the right words.Theresa was impatient. It was very obvious that she had no idea what thoughts ran through her daughter's head.“I’d what?” She demanded.“Love her less… like with your mother.”There was a long pause, where a thousand emotions reflected on Theresa's face. This time, she was doing nothing to mask it, ranging from shock, to pain.She scoffed, the sound bitter. “The relationship between my mother and I had nothing to do with the legacy. Why would she even think that?”I crossed my arms over my chest. “Theresa, I'd give anything to be with my mother again. But if I got this wish fulfilled, and instead of making up for the times we weren't together, all my mother does is tell me how my grandmother failed, and how I can't do the same, I'll be bound to feel pressured. Maybe even regret making a wis