Chapter 49 EZEKIEL
EZEKIEL
“Thank you for understanding me.” I murmur. She chuckles. I stare at her with a raised brow.
“Sorry you look like a kid who's scared to be scolded,” she says with a little smile. I chuckled and shook my head. I didn't know she made jokes.
“I'm sorry for being an asshole,” I say after a few seconds of silence. I'm being sincere here. I really regret ever treating her the way I did when we first met. I could have lost her in that dungeon because of my stupidity. Thinking about it gives me chills because I can't imagine seeing her dead body.
“I will forgive you if you tell me why you were in pain.” I know she will ask that question. The few weeks I've known her, I realize that she's a curious person. She always likes to know.
“I can't.”
How do I tell her it's her mother's punishment? If Dalia learns the other side of her mother that she doesn't know, how will she feel? I don't think I want to find out. I don't want to see her hurt.
“You hide a lot from me.” I can hear the disappointment in her voice. It hurts me but yet I can't tell her what she wants to know. I can't tell her what happened one hundred years ago or why I was in pain. I can't tell her what her mother did because it may ruin their relationship. Knowing Dalia, she's nothing like her mother. She's kind and selfless. That's why she can't know the truth.
“I'm sorry.” I don't want her to think that I'm not ready to be open to her. But I have no choice. Maybe I will tell her, but that will be in the future.
“It's okay. I'm sure you have your reason. But I hope that one day, you will get to tell me all that I need to know.”
“I will.” I cut in. I want to give her that assurance. She smiled and didn't say anything.
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I leave my room with Dalia for dinner. I saw the shocking look on Lena and Nikolai's face, even Creigh who just walked into the dining room. I understand them. It's too early for me to leave my room just like other days when I'm in my breaking point period. The thing is that the pain is gone. Dalia's touch took it away and I wonder if it's just temporarily or permanently. Will it come back again in the next two months or will it go away completely?
Is Dalia really my redemption? Is it another Selene made her my mate? I don't think Selene is that selfless. Maybe that's part of the reason, but I'm sure there's something else. There's a reason behind her giving Dalia to me as my mate.
“How did you….” Lena is short of words when I take my seat. Nikolai and Creigh are also looking at me to hear what happened.
“Dalia took the pain away… I mean, when she touched me the pain was gone,” I reply. I already know what she wants to ask.
“She did?” Creigh is a bit flabbergasted. His ocean blue eyes look louder than they were.
“Of course she did. She's his mate, they are one so she's definitely capable of taking his pains away. Sometimes that's what mates are for,” Nikolai cuts in.
Is that it? Did the pain go away because Dalia is my mate? Maybe it's the mate bond. How strong is that thing really?
“Yeah, I think it's the bond,” Dalia chips in. I glance at her. I can't believe that I've accepted the mate bond. I was so sure a few weeks ago that I would not accept Dalia as my mate, but this little monster walked her way into my heart. In just a few weeks, she made me head over heels for her. I want nothing but her. I want to make her mine so badly.
I turn to others on the table as I say, “I will announce Dalia as my mate and Luna.”
“What!” they all exclaim with shock expressions.
“I thought you said you don't want her and you will never accept her,” Lena says. There's a look in her eyes, I just can't explain it.
“I did, but it turns out I was deceiving myself.”
“Just like I always tell you. It's a good thing you have finally realized your feelings for her,” Nikolai says with a cocky smile. He's an asshole but I believe he knows me too well. He has always known my feelings for Dalia.
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I told the council about Dalia. Of course they were surprised. They all thought I was cursed not to have a mate just like the rumor they all believe. I told them the curse was lifted. That's all they need to know. I don't owe them an explanation. Some were okay, but some were not. They thought my mate should be a lycan so the blood line will continue. They want to have a strong Luna. If only they knew how strong Dalia is. I don't have to tell them. They will see for themselves very soon. Dalia is not just kind but has a kind soul. I'm sure she will win everyone over very soon.
I plan to announce Dalia to the pack members tomorrow. I feel like I'm being ahead of myself but I know that this is what I want. It's a decision that I will never forget.
“Are you sure about your decision, Kiel? Lena asks. I'm in my office going through some paperwork when she walks in. She's supposed to be at the hospital with Dalia.
“Yes. I'm a hundred percent sure. What I feel for her is real, Lena. I can't deny it anymore. I kept on lying to myself all these while I met her, but not anymore. Dalia will be a good mate and Luna. I'm sure of it. I will most definitely not regret my decision.” I state.
Lena looks like she's about to say something but stops herself. She just takes a deep breath and says, “I'm glad you now realize what you want. Dalia seems like a good person, and I'm sure she loves you. I just want you to be happy, Kiel. Any decisions you make I will support you in it.”
“Thank you Lena. Your support means a lot to me. And I will really like it if you and Dalia become friends,” I say with a smile. She let out a faint smile. I don't know but I feel that something is disturbing Lena and she's restraining herself from telling me.