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❝ All the answers lie within us and are revealed when we seek them through and beyond the fear.❞
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Chapter 23
Avalynn Johnson

I opened my eyes.

Awoken from the darkness that I have been in. Seemingly, the room I am in now, was bright unlike the scene when I was in her sanctuary, purely there was an absence of light except the bright moon.

Where am I? I thought.

The light streaks were blinding, it strains my eyes for sure.

Rubbing my eyes, I looked around to see that I was in a bed. A hospital bed to be exact.

There, it didn't take an idiot to guess that I was in the pack clinic.

Still lying, I pressed the button beside me. It was to alert the nurses that I am not asleep anymore. They have been nursing me for too long I guess.

After a few minutes of waiting, the pack doctor and a few nurses went in. Looking very shock as they perceive that I'm not sleeping anymore.

"Hello, Avalynn. I see that you're awake now." Emma, dressed in her usual white coat, greeted happily.  Why are  they so happy to see me? This is so strange.

"If you don't mind me asking, how long was I out?" I asked her. Curious, because I felt a different aura surrounding me. It just felt odd.

"A week, Avalynn. Everyone was worried sick about you, but they'll be glad to know you're finally awake."

What the, I was out for a week? Goodness gracious, I need to get back up! That coma held me back! I wonder what my family is going to say.

Calling out my name, Emma asks, "How do you feel?"

Let me think about that.

Do I feel okay?

I think back yon to my encounter with the moon goddess, her words, my 'reforming' bond with Nolan, and so on.

I don't think so.

I am still perplexed since I don't have any answers to answer my questions. Also, I am still afraid. But I wouldn't want anyone to worry about me so I did what I had to do.

"Uh, I feel okay I guess." I lied, still not sure of the answer.

"What about your neck? Does it still hurt?" She asks once again.

Then I remembered what the moon goddess said. And what she did. If you only knew Emma, if you only knew.

"No. My neck doesn't hurt anymore." I stated honestly.

"How come? Usually, pain from bite marks lasts for days. Some, even weeks." She looked a bit perplexed.

"Yes, I was but as you can see, the mark is now gone for good." I showed the pack doctor my neck - no claim there - and she gasped in surprise.

Well, it was a bit surprising. Her reaction was my reaction when I found out about it from the moon goddess.

"H-how? Alpha Blackwell has n-not even m-marked you!" Emma stutters.

What do I tell her? I can't possibly say that the moon goddess removed it. They wouldn't believe me.

"Easy. My body rejected the mark." I spoke nonchalantly, wanting to end the conversation even though what I said was partially true.

She nodded her head, pointing out, "W-well, that's good. I'll get your parents to come in."

I raised my head slightly, as she went out of my room. My parents would be shocked that's for sure.

After a few moments of waiting, my parents walked in with happiest faces. The look on their face was a mix of anguish and delight.

"Avalynn! Thank goodness you're awake!" My mother cried out. Approaching my direction, she hugged me briefly and so did my father.

"That was a brave act you put there days ago. We are proud of you, Avalynn." My father smiles broadly. I grinned also because hearing him say that was a huge surprise. Usually, it's always Aiden that got his attention. But then his face turned stony. It means he was serious about something.

"Avalynn. Why didn't you tell us about your rejection?"

My jaw dropped open when he said that. Way to start a conversation, dad. I probably looked like a fish but I didn't care. How do they even know that? I never said anything! Did Aiden or Mason tell them while I was out?

Before I can reply, my father but in, "Yes, we know about it. Your bastard of a mate told us everything. And we decided, that we are going back home immediately. You need to be away from him and his pack."

I was appalled but nodded my head in agreement.

"A true Alpha never rejects a mate. A gift from the goddess. It is highly frowned upon on by the council." He grumbled.

So I guess Nolan told them about our encounter. I looked down, nodding quietly for I couldn't reply to that. They wanted that, maybe me as well, but deep down there's a pinch that told me to stay.

I shook my head. Maybe, I really do need time away from him. It will be for the best since I needed to heal.

I looked up to my parents saying, "Okay. It is settled but, mother, father? Can I please speak to Rohan before we go?" I pleaded to them. I needed direct answers from him.

"Sure, hun. I will tell Alpha Nolan to call him. It wouldn't take long since he can teleport. And, I will let the nurses assist you when he's here." My mother nodded, going out, and it didn't take long till my father followed her.

Good, I needed time alone anyway. I'm actually quite scared right now. Completely terrified of Rohan's anwers and to the moon goddess' plans.

Gosh, sometimes I wish I was human.

Someone without mate problems because despite everything that happened. My mind, my life always revolves around Nolan. It's like he's always there, either to break me or mend me.

I waited and waited till the pack nurses came in.

"Miss Avalynn, sir Rohan is in the conference room. You will be brought there now."

As much as I hate sitting up, I needed to get into the conference room. The pack clinic had people in it, and they might just here me blurt things they didn't need to hear. I nodded and asked the nurse to help me. She gently grasped my arms to help be stand and placed me on the wheel chair.

No, I didn't break a leg or something but I guess they sat me here because I couldn't really feel my bones. I was lying down, unconscious, on the bed for a week for goodness sake! I don't think I could stand just yet.

My body was still physically weak.

The nurse dragged my wheel chair to the conference room. She stopped once we were in front the room and opened the door. There, I found Rohan patiently waiting for me. The pack nurse pushed me forward till I was in front of Rohan. Once she left the room, he spoke.

"I'm glad you're back, Avalynn." He smiled brightly. A nice, genuine smile if I may add.

His smile was contagious, as small grin made its way on my face. "It's good to be back."

I turned to him again, now, in a serious manner. "I guess you know why I am here." Answers. I needed answers.

He nodded. "Yes, I know."

"Why didn't you truly break the bond?" I questioned.

"If I did, you both wouldn't survive the pain. It wasn't right to do that to any of you." He sighed.

"Plus, the moon goddess told me not to."

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Rohan's
Point Of View

-The dream-

I was asleep, dreaming of strange things inside my head. Dreaming about something I have never dreamt before. It was all strange and odd for me to even be in this dark place. Even if I try to wake up, it does not work at all. If feels like I am trapped in this dark land with the moon shining gloriously.

Then I heard a voice.

Someone was calling my name. Though, I couldn't see for it was too dark in my mind. Yet, the voice was still taunting, calling out my name like I was a child. Who is it? Who's with me right now?

Odd. What is going on?

Then, a woman appeared to me, wearing the whitest, glowing gown I have ever seen. She was very stunning too. Almost, perfect.

One of a kind, the calming voice belonged to this beautiful lady. To the woman that emitted a high and powerful aura.

"Hello, Rohan." She smiled at me.

I stood there confused. How does she know my name?  I've never met her before!

"Who are you? And what do you want from me?" I asked the pale beauty. Seeing as I was still perplexed at this very moment.

"I am the moon goddess, the mother of night and creature, my child. I know that you have heard of me."  She approached me with grace, like a queen.

Then it hit me.

My eyes widened when she said that. She was after all, the mother of all. The vampires call her the queen of the night. She has a lot of names but she is the moon goddess. Even us, witches and wizards, praise and worship her. We look up to her because we get our powers and energy in the full moon. Especially when it is a blood moon, our powers become the strongest of all.

"M-moon g-goddess!" I stutter out, bowing to her. I couldn't believe she is here, with me.

"Rise, my child. I need you to do something for me." She turns around, goading me to follow her.

What does she want? Doesn't she know that I'll do anything she asks for? So will anybody in my shoes. What could she possibly want that she even personally asked me in my dream?

"What is it? I'll do anything for you, my queen!" I exclaimed with conviction.

"I know that, dear Rohan. But I am here to say that I want you to stop ruining my plans." She told me seriously.

With her words, I stood there confused. I can't comprehend how I'm ruining her plans. She must've noticed my bewildered state because what she said next had opened my eyes.

"I don't want you to break your friend, Alpha Blackwell's bond with his mate. It will not go according to plan."

But how? If not, then Nolan will kill me. Also, I would feel as if I'm betraying him. No! I cannot! I'm grateful to Nolan because he once saved my life from danger. Now, all he asks is to break the bond with his mate! I needed to follow him!

"Moon goddess, I don't think I can do that. I don't want to dissappoint Alpha Blackwell." I said, looking down on the ground with shame. I am very loyal to Alpha Nolan.

"You can do it, my child. You are a wizard after all. And, you get your powers from me so I suggest you make them think that they broke their bond with each other." The queen suggested.

I can't manipulate their minds to think that they have broken their bond. They will just know it, think of it, but they will never be able to feel it.

I guess they will have to learn the hard way on what it is to feel the bond breaking. To have your heart tear into two, to have a part of you ripped out and empty.

"In return, I'll give you a soulmate someday."

I stopped breathing for a second.

Wizards never get a mate or a soul mate that's why some end up being lonely and miserable. Yet, hearing the moon goddess say that she'll find me a beloved, makes me so hopeful. Here are my chances of love!

Her words cheered me up because I never wanted to end up alone someday.

I guess I know what do now. I will temporarily break their bond.

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"So, now you see? I broke your bond temporarily because the moon goddess asked!" Rohan exclaimed.

I started to get angry with him. How could he not follow Nolan? I could have been free already if not for the stupid temporary bond breakage. It now made me realize how stupid I had been. Controlled by the magic and the bond.

"You shouldn't have followed her! Your loyalties lie to Nolan!" I snarled at him. Pissed at what he has done.

"Yes, my loyalties lie to Nolan! That's why I didn't break the bond!" Rohan hissed.

"What the hell are you talking about! That doesn't make sense at all!" I argued angrily. If he was loyal, he would have followed Nolan's orders. Then, Rohan fumed really angrily.

"What I mean is that I never wanted to break your bond because you both will die!" He cried aloud, glaring at me with his purplish eyes.

That instantly shut me up.

I never thought of it that way. That I'll die because of some stupid bond breaking that I never wanted before. But how?

"You both will not survive and I didn't want to be selfish especially when I know what an awesome friend you are. And also what a great Alpha, Nolan has become."

His words left me in a sudden upsetting emotion. I don't know how, but I suddenly felt guilty of my actions. Rohan did that to protect me, to protect Nolan. To protect us.

"I am loyal to him that's why I wanted him to be alive and to live on his legacy." Rohan huffed.

He then continued,

"If he passed away, a lot of monsters out there will target his pack. His pack members will all get killed by a rival pack or some rogues that want his territory. This is why we need a great leader like him to be alive and well."

He grasped my shoulder, saying, "Remember when we were in his office? When we were practicing the spell? You guys felt so much pain that you passed out. If I were to really break the bond, then you'll feel the pain 10x worse and you will feel it until you die."

My throat felt like it is clogged, it was even getting harder to breathe.

I felt so ashamed of myself. Looking down, tears started to burn my eyes.

"I- I'm so sorry, Rohan. I didn't mean to act like a bitch to you. It's just that, I am so confused right now. With all the shit that's going through between Nolan and I."  I croaked.

He then hugged me. "It's okay, Avalynn. I understand, but, you have got to talk things out with him. Forgive him. He has a reason too. A man with scars like he does, fought for something he believed in. Didn't you know that he was the one that rushed you to the pack clinic? The man's crazy for you!"

He- Nolan saved me? How the- what made him save me? I could feel heat rush to the apples of my cheeks. Damn you, bond.

"He is not crazy for me! Maybe he is crazy to get rid of me. Yeah, that's it!" I pointed out but Rohan just rolled his eyes.

"Whatever you say, dear. Another reason why I did what I had to do was because the moon goddess told me that she will grant me a soul mate. Us, wizards, rarely have one or usually have none whilst you werewolves always have a mate. You, Avalynn is blessed as fuck that's why you shouldn't waste that opportunity and take that for granted. I swear, people will kill to have a mate."

I just nodded my head silently. I am not sure about his words. Nolan did put me through a lot. This situation is much more tangled than my earphones, I swear.

"So I guess the temporary bond breakage is gone, right? It's finished?"

He nodded his head.

"I figured." I grumbled. Yes, I asked even if I knew the answer because I felt the bond reforming again. It was just for confirmation. I could feel the bond now and it made me love it and hate it at the same time.

It was indeed a useless bond because I managed to develop feelings for Nolan without it. Yes, stupid me. I guess I liked his asshole ways especially when we kissed or when he held me during that scare attack in my room. But damn it. Now with the bond back, I could feel the little flutters that went around the bond. And I'm sure he can feel it too.

I guess I know what I have to do. "Uh, Rohan? Will you excuse me for a second? I have to talk to Nolan."

With that, Rohan let go of me and gave me a huge smile. Patting my shoulder, I took a deep breath. I silently wish that I could do this.

He opened the conference door, and I wheeled away from Rohan. Wheeling straight to Nolan's office door.

I might finally get it. Answers that I have been waiting for ever since I met him. Because I can't heal without answers.

Goddess, I hope that I could get this right.

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L.E. March 24, 2017 11:06 pm