Chapter 78 Chapter 77
Evelyn.
Elizabeth's smile remained unwavering, a beacon of hope in the dream. "You have a strength within you, Evie, and a love that transcends time. Trust in that love and have faith in yourself. And never forget, I'll always be watching over you. I've always believed in you and I know that you'll do better than me. Help him, Evelyn, or we'll lose him forever and it won't bode well for any of us." She warned gently.
I hugged her tightly once more, the dream's warmth seeping into my soul. "Thank you, Elizabeth," I whispered, my voice filled with gratitude.
She stepped back, her form beginning to fade. "Remember, my dear sister, you are never alone. Find your path, and bring the Alpha King back from the darkness. I believe in you."
With those words, Elizabeth slowly dissolved into the moonlight, leaving me with a sense of renewed purpose and a profound connection that extended beyond the boundaries of life and death. As the dream receded, I awoke to a new day, still feeling my sister's warmth clinging to my skin as if she was here in the flesh.
Cleaning off the tears that had streamed down my cheeks, I made to sit, thinking of my sister's words. She asked me to stay with him, but would it be enough? I shook my head, dispersing all the negative thoughts before they had a chance to form, going ahead to do my morning abulations and changing into fresh clothes.
Amaris and Duke Ethan arrived just when I had just finished changing the bandages that was used to wrap my bruised arm. They saw me fully dressed and a shocked look crossed their faces as they stared at me.
"Where are you going?" Amaris asked as she walked towards me but I just kept my gaze on Duke Ethan, standing to my feet.
"The Alpha King. Take me to him." I stated, sparing Amaris a glance. I didn't miss the startled expression on their faces.
Duke Ethan stiffened at first before hurriedly shaking his head. "No, I can't. I already told you, it's dangerous... He could lose control and attack you!" He tried to warn me but I cut him off.
"I'm his second chance mate, aren't I? I should see him. If that ever happens, it would be on me. Just take me to him." I said.
Seeing the determination on my face, Duke Ethan let out a sigh, conceding. "As you wish. Come with me, please." He said, walking out of my crib. I followed after him, my heart in my throat, my nerves rattling as he led me to the enclosed chambers.
Leading me into that torture room once more, my gaze immediately zeroed in on the cage in the center of the room, where the Alpha King, still trapped in his wolf form lay, seemingly asleep. My heart clenched at the sight and without thinking, I walked towards it, tears stinging my eyes.
The closer I got, I could see his ears twitching and it slowly raised it head, it's gaze unfocused for a bit before it settled on me. I froze in my steps, my heart pounding erratically. Almost instantly, it began to growl, it's body tensing as it rose to it's feet, it's eyes filled with anger. I swallowed the lump in my throat, trembling slightly but, I continued to walk towards it, my body shaking and tears streaming down my face.
The growling became a snarl and it began struggling to get away from it's restraints, foaming in the mouth as it glared at me in anger and loathing, wanting to attack me. I lowered myself to my knees, unable to tear my eyes away from him, pain wrecking my insides into shreds as I waited him out. Duke Ethan was in a safe distance away from me, ready to swoop me and save it if things got bad.
Long moments passed and eventually it's snarling turned to whimpering and it moved further away from me, hiding it's face, turning it's back on me. The action broke my heart and I started to cry anew, crawling to the cage as I held the bars.
"I'm sorry..." I whispered, lowering my gaze to the floor as tears dripped from my face to the ground. "I'm so sorry for hurting you. I didn't mean to." I muttered, glancing at it's turned back. "I'm not going to leave anymore, I promise. I'm going to stay with you this time around. Just come back, please." I begged, unable to see through my teary gaze. My wolf, Alya was in similar pain as well and it tried to reach out to it as well but discovered that it was blocked out as well.
I settled myself to the floor, scooting closer, as close as I could get, watching it's back as I waited for him to turn back. I'll be here this time, I promise.
I'm not leaving this time around.