I turned to get into the carriage. Jason helped me, then we left.
"You shouldn't tell her this, now I'm sure we are going to see her in the castle, and that is what I don't want."
"She saved my life, she deserves to get something that she wants in exchange. Probably they don’t have an easy life here."
I looked back at the building.
From Jason's look, I think he could sense that she means a lot more to me than a female healer. I knew that was stupid, but I eagerly wanted to know her and hold her. Under me. Naked.
I knew that we had no future together, and therefore, maybe that feeling would fade away soon, but I needed her. I needed my angel close to me. I hoped that she'd need something, so she would appear in the castle, asking me. I hoped that she'd walk into my trap. And I can imprison her in my room to stay with me, maybe forever.
When we returned, everyone greeted me happily. I could see that everyone we met was happy to see me back. That felt good. I went to my room and fell on my bed. When the evening came, Ashton came into my room to help me take a bath. It wasn't easy, as my wounds couldn't be soaked. Then, when he helped me to put my robe on, he asked me.
"Alpha, do you want me to bring a female for you?"
"No. Not tonight. You can leave. "
No, I can only imagine one female in my bed right now. I let out a sigh. I missed Noah. I was wondering what he'd think about her. I'm sure he'd like her.
"Aurora."
I sighed. I poured wine for myself, I drank it, and I went to sleep. I turned around many times until I could finally fall asleep. I couldn’t stop thinking about her. I remembered her touch, and I recalled her beautiful smile, which only made her more gorgeous. Her mesmerising eyes, her small, fragile figure. I felt like I was going to go mad.
The next morning, they brought my breakfast to my bed. I didn't want to get up. There wasn't a reason. Usually, this time Noah hurried me, because he wanted to run free. I missed him so much. Sometimes I thought I'd try to wake him up, but then I told myself I cannot be that selfish.
I have to leave him to heal. That was the second reason why I hoped that Aurora would come to see me soon with her wish. I was sure she would make me forget about Noah’s absence. “Dear Moon Goddess, why did you do this to me?”
My parents came to see me the next day. They were worried about me. We had a good relationship, and it felt so good to be around them, but that feeling still couldn't make me forget about her.
Aurora - The absence of the Alpha
I saw him from the window when his beta helped him to get into the carriage. I could be there to say goodbye. I could see him one last time up close. Watching him leave caused me physical pain in my chest.
Flashback
The Alpha finally woke up, and that made me thrilled. When they asked me about his wolf, for the first time, I didn't know what to say. I felt frightened, but Shiloh told me what was happening, so I finally felt at ease. She helped me out again.
As I walked down the corridor, I wanted to go back to see the Alpha, but suddenly I felt a firm hand grip my neck, pushing me to a corner, keeping me against the wall, ready to suffocate me to death.
"Healer, listen to me. I do not trust you, not even a tiny bit, so from now on, you stay away from the Alpha. Am I clear?"
My tears welled down my cheeks, but I nodded my head as much as his grip allowed me to do so.
"If I see or hear that you got close to the Alpha again. If you dare to disrespect my order, I will rip your head off with my bare hands. Am I clear?"
I nodded.
Then he tossed me down on the floor and left. I was sobbing. It wasn't really how he treated me; it was more that I couldn't see him again. I didn't know what that feeling was, but I was eager to be near him and make sure he was okay. But from now on, I had to stay away from him.
As I watched him leave, my eyes became moist again. His absence already hurts me deeply. Perhaps when he delivers his annual speech, I'll attend every one of them from now on, if the Sister lets me do so. I tried to calm myself down with these thoughts.
“Aurora, stop crying, there is nothing that tears can solve.”
Shiloh tried to make me stop crying.
“I know Shiloh, it just hurts so much.”
“I know, I can feel that.”
“I know, I'm sorry.”
She laughed.
“You are in pain, and you say sorry to me? Oh girl, how did the Moon Goddess pair me with you?”
“I know I give you hard moments a lot.”
“Hush, I was joking. I love you, and if I could choose for my next life, I'd choose you.”
That made me cry more. I loved Shiloh, too. She let me cry, and when I calmed down a bit, she asked me.
“Do you wanna go for a run?”
That was the evening, and if we were not going close to the border, we could stay unnoticed, I thought.
“Okay,” I replied.
So I went to the forest. I shifted. It was nice to be at the back of Shiloh's mind. Today, she wasn't disobedient. She didn't do anything with which I would disagree.
“Shiloh, can we just spend a night out?”
“If you want to.” She replied, and it didn't take her long to find a tree and lie under it. We fell asleep quickly. I could feel the light wind through her fur, and that felt like someone was caressing me. It was nice.
In the morning, we woke up early. Shiloh had another run. We were running for a while when we caught a scent. I felt frightened inside her mind. The smell became even more intense; then I noticed Shiloh started to growl, showing her sharp teeth. I was terrified when I saw a big red wolf growling back at us.