This day
Kael
When I opened my eyes the next day, Brid was beside me, awake, looking up, at the ceiling. The lines on her face indicated the pressure she was experiencing, somber and trapped. She noticed that I was already awake, and without turning to see me, she told me, “Kael, are you going to miss me?”
I saw a tear spill down her face, disappearing into her hairline. It was so sad to see her defeated like this. My mate was suffering, and I didn't know what to do to calm her down. I laid on my side, facing her, however, Brid was still in the same position. I forgot that she couldn't see at times because I wanted so much for her eyes to see me. Through them, II can see her love and needs.
I grabbed her face and pulled it towards mine. Supporting myself with my forearms, I took her mouth. Kissing her slowly, I made her mine, showing her my devotion and that being with her until the end. In this kiss, I told her everything that words couldn't.
As well, as my hunger and thirst for her. The pain that was eating me up inside, knowing what would happen today too. The betrayal of her friends, and the banishment of the pack, I felt it too. Brid suffered it all, and I was with her. When we are free from this curse, I'm going to erase all this bitter time, making many sweet ones. But before that, I will make sure that she survives this day.
When we finished the kiss, I looked into her eyes. Brid was still crying, silently.
“Kael? If everything goes wrong, end me.” Her words catch me with my guard down, hurting me. The veins in my neck popped out. She can't ask me that. No, I would not be able to take her life, simply it will be impossible.
When I was able to react, I got on top of her, with my full weight crushing her. Brid was taken by this and slowly began to struggle to get me off her. I grabbed her head with my two hands, holding her tightly. Brid swallowed hard but stopped moving.
“Never say that my love,” I said through gritted teeth. Brid had no right to ask me for something like that.
“If you die, I will die with you. Do you understand me?” I yelled in her face. My pain and frustration began to cloud my head. But, Brid surprised me when she lifted her head and kissed me. Making me stop dead. I kissed back, following her lead.
Abruptly, I ended the kiss and looked into her eyes. I know she couldn't see me, but I didn't care, I just wanted to see her eyes on me.
“Kael, if something goes wrong, I could harm them all. If Salima fails to break the curse, I will become a monster, with enough power to destroy everything I love. Please, promise me.”
Her tears increased, showing the sincerity of her words, and I fell silent. I could not talk.
“I don't want to hurt them, I want to avoid it, Kael. I am afraid, scare, Kael.” Brid took me by the shoulders, digging her fingernails into my skin. Wind growled, joining in our pain, in a warning. Slowly, Brid released me and dropped her hands on the mattress. I took her in my arms and buried my head between her hair and neck.
Wind was coming to the surface, sniffed her neck, and licked it, comforting our mate. He knew she was sad because he could feel it. She needs us, and he will be here for her too. Wind began to nibble at her neck, exactly on his mark, making Brid completely still.
The tension in her body slowly began to melt away with so much sensation. Wind knew what he was doing, and I was glad for his intervention. And he wasn't going to let his mate suffer. My wolf was a protector. After a while of being like that. Wind decided to withdraw. I looked at Brid and the expression lines on her face had faded. I smiled a little. My mate needed this. I pulled her along with me after getting off her.
“Let's have a bath, come on, love. Then we can eat, I'm starving, what do you say?” Brid smiled slightly and nodded.
“Sounds good, I'm hungry too.” I kissed her head and got up from the bed. I took Brid by the arm and helped her up. We both headed to the bathroom. We had a good time there. My hunger was not just for food but for here. I needed to feel my mate close to me more than ever.
After finishing, we get dressed. I helped her with her clothes, and we went down to the kitchen. Without wasting any more time, I took out some ingredients from the fridge and started cooking. While I was busy, we heard the door open and close. Brid raised her head to figure out who it was. From where I was, I watched Amanda walk toward me.
She was smiling, until she walked into the kitchen and saw Brid, sitting at the table. Her smile faded immediately.
“Kael, hi, I knew it was lunchtime and decided to join you.” She turned in Brid's direction.
“Oh! Bride, you're here. Hi, I hope I'm not interrupting anything. I brought food for everyone.”
She raised her arm, showing me a bag of ready-made food. After a silent pause, Amanda shook her head and put the food on the table. Turning to see Brid, she said.
“Look, Brid, you and I got off on the wrong foot. For the good of everyone and the pack, I propose a truce. Let's work together to make Ghost Fang the best place to live. I know there is nothing you can do right now, but I hope that in the future, you will support Kael and me to reach our goal.”
Brid face fell, but manage to nod. I could see her Sadness. This was necessary to keep the pack in order, but for Brid and I, it was a terrible blow that should not have happened. But then, I vowed to do whatever it takes to return to Brid her place in this pack. She is the Luna of this pack because she is my mate. The true and only one capable of fulfilling the demands that this position requires. The Alpha and his Luna. This is how it should be.
