Chapter 95
Ruby
We meet Zama right at the entrance of the hospital, I feel so strange being back here considering this is where Möbius kidnapped me at first.
“Zama, you?” I ask, what is she doing here, did she come to help me, but how did she know? I almost run towards her, despite all I miss her so much. “Zama you are here.” I say part of me is glad to see her. I almost smile but her expression doesn't look too pleased to see me.
“Yes me, bh, did you think it's the last you saw of me when you confronted me?” She says in a disgusted tone. "I'm back, I only went away to become stronger." I think I thought wrong, she didn't come here for me. But why does she treat me like an enemy.
“Did you see Möbius here?” I ask, I hope she tells me.
“Of course, I helped him.” She grins.
“What? Help to kidnap my children and kill my nannies.” I ask just to make sure.
“Yap, I did that my friend.” She stresses the last word with air quotes. "How did you feel when you didn't find them in their little cribs?" She asks making my heart break all over again. I feel like my heart is being thrown apart. My children are too young, they can't even defend themselves.
“Zama you bh I won't let you hurt my babies because of your unknown vendetta., no I won't allow that.” I charge forward grabbing her by her hair.
“Tell me where my children are.” I shout grabbing her even harder. She screams in pain, as I detach a fistful of her hair from her scalp. I don't want to hurt her but I can't help it, Roxs is in control now, my anger is over the roof.
“What do you want from me?” I slap her so hard that my hand hurts.
“Bh.” She curses, returning the slap, but Owen catches her hand midair, and Rowan pulls me away from her.
“I want you to suffer Ruby, you can't be the only one who lives happily. You must suffer.” She mutters, an evil grin plastered on her face, as she fights to get out of Owen's clutches.
“If you dare hurt me, Owen, you will never get your brats, ever.” She smirks. “I'm the only one who knows where they are.” She adds. Reluctantly Owen lets her go, Rowan and Damien stop in their tracks at the mention of their children. I'm sure they all wanted to punish her.
“What did I ever do to you to make you hate me this much.” I ask, feeling so defeated.
“I want my children Zama please.” I say. She really knew how to attack me, she knows I can do anything for them. I walk past her and try to enter the hospital.
“Not so fast, Ruby, be patient.” Zama states, “You must beg me today, Ruby, on your knees.” She instructs.
Why can a person I treated as my sister treat me this way? What did I ever do, I look into her eyes and all I see is hatred for me? Has this hatred always been there, has she ever seen me as her friend?
“Zama, please let my kids go, it's me you want, and I'm already here. Please, they are too young.” Thinking of how they must be crying, or maybe something bad has happened to them, drives me insane. I want to grab Zama so hard but for them, I restrain myself.
“Stop it, baby, don't do it.” Owen says, as I am about to kneel before Zama.
“Don't stop her, let her kneel and beg me, it's what I've always wanted. I want to see her suffer how can she have three mates when I have none. I rejected my mate thinking I would get someone of a higher rank but no I didn't.” She says, how could she do that. "I tried to make them want me but they only had eyes for you Ruby. An Alpha, a Demon Prince and a Vampire Prince all at your beck and call. isn't that unfair, while I get a fucking Omega as a mate, me Zama."
"But that is the goddess will Zama, I had no hand in that." I say. "Why would you hate me for something I never did, you are like my sister Zama I've always treasured you." I add.
"I hate you Ruby, with passion." Her words feel like sharp daggers. Rowan pulls me towards him in an embrace, as I let my tears freely down my face.
“I swear you are going to regret this Zama, you just wait and watch.”Damien says.
“We will see Alpha, you could have just chosen me when I threw myself on you. But you had to share this ugly bitch with these two men.” She spills.
“What?” I didn't imagine she could do that. "Zama, my mate? How could you."
Damien looks at me guilt written all over his face, 'I'm sorry I didn't tell you my love.' he mindlinks me.
'It's fine, I love and trust you with all my heart.' I answer back.
“Ruby you are nothing, see even your mates can't do a thing to help you get your children back, they are just …” before she can finish, Möbius appears out of nowhere.
“Enough Zama, I told you no harm should come to Ruby, and by that, I meant both physical and mental, why did you make her cry.” He asks in one swift move, Zama is floating on air suspended.
“Hey guys.” He adds. “Long time no see.”
“Möbius, you bastard.” Owen charges forward.
“Remember your babies.” Möbius says in a singing tone, making Owen stop. “I don't want them though I only want their hot Mom.” He winks at me.
“Please Möbius, I'll do anything, just let them go.” I beg.
“You know I can do anything for you right, and you know exactly what I want from you. I want you Ruby.” He looks at me so intensely, and a flash of memory rushes through my brain. I see myself in a gorgeous dress eating dinner with Möbius, surprisingly we are smiling so beautifully. I close my eyes as my head hurts a bit, I fall on one knee as another memory comes rushing back. Möbius rescuing me from something dangerous, I don't get to see clearly. Are they my memories?
My mates help me up.
“Are you okay.” They ask in unison.
“I think I'm just exhausted.” I lie, good thing Roxs and I learned of a way to block them out of my thoughts. It's beautiful having someone in there, but it's also invasive. I didn't really like it.
“Just accept me Ruby.” Möbius' says in an insensitive tone. “I want you Ruby, just be mine and I'll give you the world.” All this time Zama is in mute mode, all her kicking and screaming are inaudible.
“Let my babies go then don't you think you are hurting me for someone who cares for me. Weren't we friends sometime back, Möbius?” I ask. These memories seem to be true. He widens his eyes as a his lips curve as he smiles. I don't really think we were friends but it's worth a shot.
“You remember Ruby.” He asks. His eyes are so emotional. I hope my manipulation works because I don't want to anger him even more. I want my children to be safe, and I also want him to be gone from our lives for good.
“I do, but in bits, but why are you always hurting me Möbius. “ I ask, I can't control my tears anymore. I have always tried to live an honest life but all I get is pain, why. "Whenever I hear your name all I feel is fear."
“Oh Ruby, please don't cry, I'm so sorry. I don't do it on purpose. I want you to be mine, that's all. I want you to love me just like you love Owen. I wasn't blessed with a mate but I believe you can love me. Make me a better person Ruby just like you did Owen. Don't I deserve to be loved by a goddess like you?.” He asks taking a step closer to me.
“What, did you dupe me?” Zama asks all of a sudden. His sudden change might have affected his grip on Zama. But he shuts her up almost immediately and brings his focus back to me. He completely ignores Damien, Rowan and Owen, knowing that they won't do a thing to jeopardise our children's safety.
'Please let me try to handle it.' I mind link my mates when I hear shuffles behind me when Möbius takes a step towards me.
“Give me my babies back then, I'll come with you, they are innocent.” I will die if I have to for my family.
“You must come with me first, then I'll let them know where they are.” He says stretching his hand forward for me. I look at it for a long while contemplating. What if he doesn't return my children. What will be the purpose for my sacrifice then.
"Wait a minute Möbius. I need to see that they are safe then I will come with you without any resistance." I assure him.
“Okay then.” He nods, give me your hand then. I do as he says.
'I promise I will be fine.' I promise my mates before we teleport with Möbius leaving Zama at the hands of my mates.
I know if I keep calm, Möbius wouldn't harm me.