Semua Bab Rejected By The Alpha, Bound As His Luna : Bab 31 - Bab 40

Elena's Pov "I should be going," I said, tottering on unsteady legs. "It's late.""Think about what I said."Luna Margaret's voice trailed me to the door. "For your own sake. And perhaps for Andrew's too. Because if you stay and he does bind your power, if you become his weapon, you'll both lose something you can never get back."Clara and I walked silently back toward my room. The corridor seemed longer than before, the darkness deeper."She's wrong," Clara said finally. "You know that, right? Luna Margaret just wants you out of the way so Selene can have him.""Maybe.""But what if she's not?" My voice dragged. "What if Andrew has actually been using me?""He's in love with you. I've noticed.""You've seen him act like that."The words had been bitter in his mouth. "But what if it's not real? The book said that any Alpha who binds a Torres woman can control her power. What if that's all I am to him? A way to power?""Elena.""He marked me the same night we met, Clara. One night. And

Elena's Pov He remained motionless muscles tense and wound up jaw moving as if he were crushing bones with his teeth."Say it to them." Selene urged, her tone gentle and understanding. "Say it's genuine. That you love her for her self not for what she offers you. Say…" her eyes met mine "...say she isn't merely a fix, for your troubles."Andrews gaze locked with mine from afar. Within those eyes I witnessed all the things I had feared to behold.Guilt.Conflict.And underneath it all…calculation."I…" He paused. Then resumed. "It's more complicated than that."The realization struck me like an impact. My legs. It was only Clara's support that kept me standing."Andrew." My voice cracked as I spoke. "Say that she’s mistaken. Say you had no idea."His face contorted with what seemed like agony. "Elena, let me explain..."“Were you aware?" The question burst from my lips. "Did you realize what I was before you labeled me?”The pause was too long. Damn too long."I suspected it." The word

I moved away. Every step seemed like pulling burdens. The connection stretched, became taut and agonizing. From behind I heard his breathing struggling with himself.However he did not come after me.Returning to my room I fell onto the bed. The necklace resting on my neck emitted a glow reacting to my inner distress.There was a knock after. I nearly didn't open the door anticipating Andrew even though he had assured me.But it was Selene."What is it that you want?" I inquired through the gap in the door."To say sorry." Her appearance changed. Less refined. Her hair was loose, and she had makeup on. Nearly human. "For surprising you in the courtyard. That wasn't right.""No. It wasn't.""May I enter? Only for a moment."Contrary to my instincts, I pulled the door open further.She came in. Walked over to the window rather than taking a seat. "I realize you don’t have faith, in me. You’re right not to. I’ve treated you terribly because I desired what’s yours.""Andrew.""Not only And

Elena's POVEnergy burst forth from within me.Not controlled. Not calculated. Just raw, desperate need to protect him.The sword paused in mid-motion. The woman gripping it halted her crimson eyes growing wide with astonishment. Surrounding us, the wolves sank onto their knees, heads lowered, compelled into obedience by a force they couldn't resist."Unbelievable, " the woman whispered. "You lack training. Haven't gained mastery. You shouldn't have the ability to…""Step back from him." The tone of my voice was, unlike my own. It resonated with a potent undeniable force. "Go. Immediately.. I will compel you."The wolves whined. Even their Alpha…this woman who asserted she was my grandmother.. stepped back instinctively."Intriguing." Her look changed from surprise to contemplation. "Your strength surpasses your mothers. Considerably more." She dropped the blade. "Alright. We'll delay this discussion. But Elena…" her eyes met mine "...you can't escape your nature.. When you choose to a

Elena's POVDawn’s glow filtered through the healer’s window casting a hue over everything. Andrew's eyes were wide open as mine slowly stirred, his gaze fixed on me with a sharpness that took my breath away.I murmured, "For how long have you been looking intently?""Too brief." His fingers followed the contour of my cheek. "You speak while you sleep."Warmth washed over my face. "I don’t.""You do. Spoke my name thrice." His grin was gentle and heart-wrenching. "Also something regarding strawberries and a wolf, though that bit was less clear."In spite of everything I nearly laughed. "That's awkward.""That’s cute." He adjusted himself, flinched. The motion made me recall he was still hurt and still recovering."You should get rest." I tried to withdraw. His grip on my arm became firmer."Stay." Not a command. A request. "Please. Just a few more minutes."The weakness in his tone broke me down. I leaned back into his chest hearing his heartbeat. Firm. Constant. Genuine."I think we n