Chapter 224: HIS FAULT

Chapter 224 HIS FAULT

Mate?

Raphael was caught completely off guard. He had never expected to hear the word from her at all. It was then he realized how close he was to her face and quickly loosened his grip before stepping backwards.

The warmth he felt when he held her earlier immediately disappeared as soon as their skin lost contact but the effect was still there. Even after he let go, Raphael still felt the heat reverberating in his hand.

“ Leave.” He said and looked away. There was no point standing and dragging this matter.

“ Liste—"

“ Just go away.” He stressed his words, his gaze returning to her. “ Go from here.”

Raphael felt the anger rippling through his face as he stared at her. He was angry but he didn’t know if it was at her, himself or the Goddess. He was mad at himself for remaining alive even after Alena was taken away from him.

He was mad at the Moon Goddess for giving him another mate, someone he wouldn’t even think of accepting and he was mad at the girl in front of him because of how she affected him.

Her scent filled his nostrils making it hard for him to even think. Nothing felt right again.

“ Just leave from here.” He sighed. “ Go away from here.”

Yes, he wanted her to go as far away from him as possible. Maybe then things might feel right again, just maybe but she wouldn’t listen.

“ You can't—” She started but before she could say anymore, Raphael grabbed her by the arms and pulled her towards him without warning.

His brown eyes stared at her sparkling blue ones as their breath mixed. “ Listen carefully to what i'm about to say.” He spoke ever so slowly, willing for her to listen.

“ I want you to leave, to get away from here and never coming back again. Get the fuck out of here right now, get away from me and my fucking life, okay?” His tone turned icier as he spoke. “ Do you get that?!”

“ No” She shook her head instead and that was when he lost it.

Avena failed to notice his eyes darken and continued instead. “ You have to lis—"

“ JUST LEAVE!!” He growled unable to control himself any longer. “ Get out!!”

His outburst made her flinch and she subconsciously swallowed seeing his black eyes. “ Get out of here already!” He growled.

“GO!!” He roared and shoved her to the side like she meant nothing. Maybe he had used too much force, or maybe Avena had just not expected him push her away like that but either way, Avena lost her footing and found herself crashing to the rough ground instead— knees first.

A small cry left her lips as she felt a hissing pain hit her immediately. Blood oozed out beneath her and she watched the ground underneath slowly turn a shade of red.

“ Don't dare show your face in front of me again.” She heard the icy voice reach her ears. “ I never want to see you again after today.”

Avena looked up to see him still standing there, his back to her.

Avena's eyes welled up and she blinked allowing the tears to fall. “ But why?” She asked quietly knowing he could hear her.

“ Why are you doing this? What have I ever done to warrant such words from you?” More tears streamed down her cheeks. “ I am your mate—”

“ Don't you dare…” His words sound like a warning. “ Don't you ever address yourself as my mate, girl. You mean nothing to me… absolutely nothing to me.” He added and without a word, disappeared from her sight.

Watching him walk away, Avena broke into sobs, her body racking with it. Her knees scorched with pain but not as much as the pain in her heart.

Why? Why her? Why was she so unfortunate? Was she destined to remain alone all her life? No family, no loved one, no one to call her own?

The thought of it made her burst into tears and laughter at the same time. Why bother getting her expectations high? Maybe she really was meant to be alone all her life so why bother?

Blinking some of the tears away, she tried getting back on her feet but failed as her body came crashing once more. The pain sizzled through Avena's entire being as she hissed but that didn’t stop her from trying again.

She had been through much worse.

Steadying herself on her feet, her eyes briefly glanced towards the entrance of the healer's house where the Beta had disappeared before dragging herself away.

Funny enough, she found herself wishing he had given her just a glance before leaving. That at least, would have given her a glimpse of hope to hold onto. A tiny ray of hope that maybe, just maybe, there was a chance.

A chance,

That was all she asked for.

Raphael’s fists were clenched as he leaned on the wall, his mind beginning to clear. Anger bubbled through his veins but at the same time, there was another feeling he couldn’t place his hand on.

He didn’t know why he felt this bad after walking away. He had said exactly what felt right? So why wasn’t happy ? Was it because she got injured in the process?

Raphael's jaw tightened at that thought. All he intended to do was just push her away. He hadn’t meant to injure her or anything but she still got hurt. And it was his fault. He could’ve caught her if he wanted or at least helped her up but he did nothing.— not even sparing her a glance.

He heard his wolf growl at him but Raphael paid no attention to him. He already felt bad as it was.

Everything was his fault. It was his fault for failing to protect the woman he loved before and today, it was still his fault for hurting the one he was given. He allowed his anger take control of him again and he regretted it.

This was not him. It can't be

The Raphael he knew would never raise his voice at a woman talk more of even hurting her so what was happening to him?

Without even thinking, his feet suddenly moved towards the door which was still open. His eyes landed on a blue– haired figure limping away slowly in the distance.

‘ It must hurt a lot' He told himself watching her. He wasn't the one hurt yet somehow he also felt her pain which made him feel even more horrible.

“ No, no...” He groaned and shook his head. He knew very well what was happening. He was starting to get swayed again. That as the effect of the mate bond.

“ That damned bond.’ He cursed with gritted teeth. That was what was affecting him. The closer one was to his mate, the stronger the pull of the bond was and that was a big problem. If he remained in this place, he would get swayed again.

And Raphael couldn’t risk that. He couldn’t allow some mate bond sway him like that.

The girl was out of his sight now and Raphael hoped he never gets to see her again. As long as she was near him, he would keep being reminded of his failure to protect the woman he once loved so he had to do something.

And only one solution came to his mind.

It was time to go home, back to the Blood Moon pack. His treatment was now over so nothing could hold him back. He would return home and while he was there, he would make

sure every single person who had a hand in his mate's death pay for it.

None of them would be spared.

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