Chapter 7

KLAY ROSE

"If you want to get revenge, we can help you with that."

Rozen interrupted our talk as he appeared from behind. There were men standing behind him that I didn't recognize.

"I know you have so many questions and we will clarify that, just please stay." Rozen begged like his life was on the line.

It would be such a sweet phrase to me, only that I don't know what to do anymore, including to stay away from him or not.

"The only question I have right now is where is George," I clarified to him. He's still a stranger to me even though my heart continued to race for him. "Unless you got me him, there's no talking."

"Klay, that's rude." Sister Mary warned me. "Rozen saved our lives."

"Sister, we are not sure of it. George's missing. And, what if staying here will make them go missing one by one." I said, trying to control my emotions.

"Aren't you just putting them in danger?" Rozen said again.

I did not answer him. "Sister, do you know another convent where we can stay?"

Sister Rizza sighed. "There's a convent, a hundred miles from here. The sisters were our classmates back in Theology. I'll ring them to ask if they can accept the children."

"Klay, think about it. If you will go, the kids might be in danger along the way. What if they follow you there, how can we protect you?"

"She's right, Klay." Sister Mary said. "This is better."

"Sister, what's better is for the kids not to experience all of these. If they stay here, then they might see something like this. Going to the city full of lights, tall building, will the wolf still get into them?" I curiously asked.

Rozen sighed. He felt like he will not have a say on this.

"How about we bring you there?" He offered.

"I'll leave you two to talk, we are going to arrange the kids." The two sisters left us.

"No, it's okay. I believe it's you they are following. You will attract more if they find out that you are with me." I hysterically said, finally admitting that I am afraid to be with me.

It hasn't sinked it in but this whole thing was terrifying for me. I hadn't even processed how to handle being a mate.

"I'm sorry if everything scares you," Rozen walked closer to me. He lifted his head, wanting to caress me but stopped mid-way. "I am sorry, but believe me...all I want is to protect you."

"This is just too much to handle." I shook my head. "Right now, I just want to make sure they are safe. That's all I want. And, if you really want to help me. Find a safe place for us...away from this."

He nodded. "You can try the convent, but know that you are always welcome here. If you need help, just call me."

"Thank you!" I smiled at him. "I am sorry for being grumpy but I am just afraid. It's just all sinks in now." My tears started to fall as I held my breath.

"I understand. Calm down, Klay." Rozen pulled me close to him. I hate how with his touch, everything felt right. "I am here."

"Yeah." I slowly let go of him. "Thank you for saving us. But, we have to go now."

"Here." He pulled something from his pocket. "I know you will not allow me to come with you, so at least bring this with you." He handed me a gun.

I shook my head. "I don't think it's a safe thing to carry."

"It has a silver bullet in it in case..."

"I don't know how to use it. And, the kids might see it and be afraid of it."

"Just pull the trigger..." He told me. "You need this."

"A bow and arrow will do. If you have it." I suggested.

The kids were having their breakfast when I entered the dining hall. Rozen insisted on preparing for us and I couldn't say no as the kids were happy to have some nice meal.

"What is your plan after going to the convent? How about university? Aren't you going to come back? Surely, you cannot just leave everything behind." Rozen asked me.

"I want to make sure they are okay, then I'll come back and fix my issues here. I just don't want anyone to be involved, Rozen." I explained to him.

"I'll wait for you, then."

"Can you do something for me instead?" I asked a favor.

"Sure. I am happy to do that."

I smiled at him. "Can you check the orphanage? And, let Micah know that I am fine. She might be wondering where I am."

"Do you want to call her?" He offered.

"Not now." I smiled a bit. "I don't know what to say to her."

Our conversation was when Missy spoke. "Sister Klay, are werewolves real?"

We all looked at her. "What makes you say that?"

"That night..." She was stammering, looking at her food, and was about to cry. "I heard something and...and..."

I immediately went to her. "You might just be dreaming. There are no werewolves. They are just legends, okay?" I kissed her forehead.

"Then, why are we leaving this place? I heard there are a lot of people dying in the woods. Is that because of it...and..."

"Missy, calm down." I hugged her and the sisters started to move her away from us, especially that the kids are starting to freak out.

"She might be right though. I heard it." Philip, the oldest kid, told me, while we are putting Missy to sleep.

"It's just..." I sighed. I also don't know what to say. "Take care of the kids now, Philip. You are the eldest and we need your help, okay?"

He smiled a bit. "Are we really safe away from here?"

"We are safe." I lied as I tapped his back.

I am not sure, either. Everything is unclear to me. Perhaps, there is only one answer for all of us to be safe.

"Did you leave anything?" Rozen asked when I called for him.

"I just want to say a few things." I said.

"Go on." He nodded.

My heart was thumping as I formed the words.

"Rozen, I don't want you as my mate." I said, rejecting the legitimate lycan king.