I sat in the middle of this cold dark area, all I can see is the metal bars of this jail.
I know exactly where I am. They imprisoned me here like I am a criminal, fearing that I would do terrible things to them. They knew my capabilities after all.
B-But why would I hurt my people?
I looked down, hugging my knees. It's been 2 days since I last saw Rose, she never came back. I think Argus banned her from coming to me.
No one came to me after that, no one wants to see me, to check if I am still alive. I couldn't eat the food nor drink those they were giving me. I don't feel safe here anymore.
I raised my eyes when I heard feet approaching where I was, hoping that it might be him. I want to see him, I still want to ask him a lot. I still can't accept that we ended like that, I know I can't change what happened and I can't bring back the past but I just want to hear from him that he loved me, even in the last moments of my life.
But then my hope started to shatter when I saw her, she's still wearing that playful smile. I couldn't find the strength to go near her so I remained in my position.
"You're still alive. It's no wonder why, well, how many years have you lived alone? It's better if you didn't come back, we're better off here without you. Just be thankful that you are still breathing," she said. I am trying my best not to cry. I missed all of them, but this is what I got. "What? You are not saying anything? Surprised by what happened, huh? It's all your fault."
"H-have…" I closed my eyes as I stopped myself from getting emotional in front of her. And when I opened my eyes, I saw her eyes looking at me mercilessly. But once again, I was disappointed, the remaining tears finally poured out of my eyes. Looking at her right now, I can no longer see in her the person I loved before, she is no longer the old Samantha who would do everything just to make me happy.
"What?" She asked impatiently while she raised her brows.
"Even once, j-just once...h-have you been true to me?" I asked. My eyes were wet because of tears and I could no longer see her clearly.
She smiled, but then her smile started to be bitter. "Never." She sat to level me and looked at me with disgust in her face. "I just did all of that to get your trust. All of them love you, and I am dying for that attention. If only Argus did not look at me with those eyes back then, I will never have that little hope. He was also longing to have someone that can give him what man wants. And I was the one who stayed with him. Not like you, Saint Girl, you never tried to satisfy him."
There was a bit of silence between us and my sobs were the only sound that could be heard in this place.
Is it really my fault?
"You better die here alone, and don't you ever try to ruin my family." She was about to go when I stopped her.
"I still have one last question." She didn't respond, she even did not look back at me.
Even though it's killing me, I still want to ask the question that keeps on lingering in my mind.
"H-Has…has he ever tried to look f-for m-me?" I asked and I was shaking, my whole body was freezing. I felt like I was dying.
"He did not." That was the last thing I heard until she finally walked away. I was left here again, alone in this cold place.
He did not.
He never looked for me because he already had Samantha by his side.
I laid my body on the cold floor and closed my eyes, hoping that I would never wake up again.
But then a bell rang upon my ears and I am sure it was him coming. I opened my eyes and waited for him but he never came. I think I was just hallucinating. My body lose strength once again.
"I never thought you would be this weak." It's him. It's really him.
I gave him a faint smile.
"Argus…" I called him. Gosh, he is here.
"You look so pale. Do you really want to die?" He asked me. I missed that voice.
Hearing that from him makes me think he still cares for me.
I shook my head. "No, I was battling with my life these past few years to get back here. I can't die." I answered him weakly. I bit my lips. No one ever knew what I had experienced at that time.
"I'm sorry." I raised my head to look at him when I heard him say that.
"W-Why?" I asked. Hoping that he still wants me.
"I'm sorry that we are not that weak like you thought, you have never fulfilled your mission to kill us all." I stopped for a moment after hearing what he just said.
"W-What? I… I have never even thought of hurting any of you!" I shouted, I don't know what lies I can hear more. Why are they doing this to me? "All…All I did was to protect the pack but you are here, saying those things to me like we never loved each other." I don't know but I can't cry right now, maybe there's no tears left anymore.
"Liar. The remaining soldiers saw you that time, you killed some of my men, it seems like the other pack was also trying to help you." He was gritting his teeth, the veins on his clenched fist felt like he wanted to punch me.
I don't know what he was saying, I will never do that to them.
"I don't know what you are saying." I told him. They are draining me, I don't know what else they can say.
"Now tell me, whom I will trust? Those soldiers who made their way back here and told us how you betrayed the pack or you that has never been seen after that and now you are back, and you acted like you never let us down? Tell me!"
I shook my head. Something is wrong, but I know they will not trust me this time.
I have never done such horrible things in my life. What I only did was to love.
So why me?
"You…you will be executed 2 days from now in front of the tomb of our ancestors."
Then he left me without even waiting for what I would say.
"I, Analisse Maeve Forster, accept the rejection." I whispered and closed my eyes.
I was always prepared for anything, but this one is not what I expected.I wish I was dead a long time ago. I wouldn't dare to be a traitor of my own pack and to be killed in front of our ancestors that gave us the freedom we are experiencing right now.But here I am inside the cell, waiting for the time of my own execution. I did not imagine that after years of executing criminals, I will be the one to be executed now.I don't have tears to cry anymore. All the pain made me numb. In nearly 2 hours I will not breathe the same air I was breathing today. I did not eat for those days I was here, fear of being poisoned by those who hated me. However, now, they will see how I will be killed. I wish it would be so fast that I would not even notice it. I guess this is the time for me to say goodbye. I already lived a life with joy and experienced sorrow all by myself, it's time to rest.I would be grateful if it was him, I will not regret anything if he would be the one to kill me. I am wi
I woke up because of some smell. I think someone is cooking.My eyes widened when I realized where I was. Is that all real? I really am alive, still? If yes, I don't know where I am right now. All the memories from yesterday began to go back, I can still feel the pain. I sat on the wooden bed where I was lying down earlier and searched the place using my eyes. I am really here. I feel so hot right now and my head is aching, maybe because I was soaking wet last night. I think that person helped me. "You are awake." I was out of words when I saw a topless man standing in front of me, and he was just wearing a towel on his bottom. I immediately averted my gaze into that innocent table, and what bothers me the most is when I saw what I was wearing last night there. That's when I realized I have different clothes right now."W-Why? Who are you?" I asked him. I didn't mean to sound suspicious but I can't control myself. I was too stunned when he slowly walked towards me, he did not even
The man whose arms were crossed was standing in front of me now. I can smell him from here. No one spoke a word since we went inside the hut. I was just staring at those burning eyes. This is the first time I saw something like this. I had seen red eyes before but his was just fascinating. I couldn't take my eyes off of him."Stop staring at him." Diane told me, glaring. She's still trying to look over at me, scared that I might do something horrible, which I have never thought of doing.I still don't know what kind of person they are. "Why are you here?" Sebastian, as Diane called him earlier, asked the woman in front of me.She felt uneasy after hearing him, squeezing her fingers in her palm. She looked so tense. "I just want to make sure you are safe," she said with her most calm tone, far from how she speaks to me. This Sebastian had my curiosity craved. Who is he? And why does this woman seem to be afraid of him?"I don't need your protection." He replied to her. Well, as I can
"Let's go." Diane walked outside the hut but I didn't follow. I was skeptical about moving. I can't find my diary. I don't know where it was. I am certain Sebastian won't bother taking such a thing like that but it's still important for me. I can't leave without it."Hey! Time is running out!" Diane shouted from outside. I closed my eyes. Sweat was all over my body, my hands were shaking. Should I just leave those memories here?I did not respond to her and continued looking for my thing."What is it?" Sebastian asked. He's frowning, wondering what I need in his small hut. "I lost my diary. I can't find it." I told him. "Forget it. You need to leave now." I was stunned when I heard what he said. That's the only thing I have, that's why I can't bear to lose that too. I looked at him and shook my head, then continued searching. The coat and the box containing the food that seemed to have been wiped are still here, but the diary is gone. I sat on the floor and sighed, it seemed that
"Who are you?" I asked. I can feel something strange about him, I am certain he is not just an ordinary man.His gaze shifted at me and grinned as he saw my face."I am not expecting to see the cat who got lost in this area." I frowned. Is he pertaining to me? What's the meaning of his words then?"I am asking you, who are you and what do you need?" My patience got shorter, especially when he smirked."You don't know me but I know a lot about you, and this little fox." He looked at Diane meaningfully. "I did not know Blood Moon pack would give way to a rogue like you. It's a shame, the Silver wolf pack just gave up on someone brave and respects equality, it's their loss. Don't you want revenge?" My eyes widened. How did he know about what happened to me? He is not part of us, the news isn't that fast to grow either since we are far away from others. "How did you know that?" I asked, pointing my dagger at him.He laughed, as if trying to piss me. However, I need to remain calm. I stil
"Blood Moon pack." I mumbled after seeing their base."Except for the members, you are the only one who knows this place." She's pertaining to where we are standing. "We can see the whole area right here," I guess she's saying that I need to shut my mouth and never leak what she trusted in me.I smiled. "My eyes are open but my mouth will stay closed." She then looked at me again with those eyes, like the first time we met. "This is the fastest route. I just could no longer wait to see my home. Don't ever think I trust you now." I nodded my head. I know what she meant after all since I, too, need to be careful of what I am trying to do. "Follow me." After saying those words, she didn't hesitate to jump off the cliff. I was shocked for a moment but when I heard her calling me, I looked down and saw her standing in a hanging stone.So this is what it takes to reach their base. They were really trying to keep the pack safe. Just by moving to their pack, it could take your own life. You
I left the room after washing my clothes, trying to look for Manang Theresa. She told me to rest but I can't do it in this place. I will feel like a prisoner if I do.The small table in the center with different kinds of foods was the first thing I saw. I am not that hungry but the way they made these can make me salivate. However, I still have someone to look for.I shifted my way and went to the door I don't know where I am leading to and opened it just to find a garden full of flowers, but I won't dare to touch any of them, they could poison me."Who are you?" A soft voice asked me. I flinched when I heard it behind me so I turned around, looking at the girl who's wearing very simple but long clothes with a lot of dirt on it. She looks so innocent, her face is small but she has big eyes. Her hair is still silky even though it was messy. I smiled at her. "Hi. I am Analisse, I will be the new servant here. I am looking for Manang Theresa." I think she didn't want to trust me at firs
Solana gazed at me right away after she apprehend what was being said to her. She bit her lips, nervous of the outcome she might face because of Diane.I wonder what she needs from her this time and the one who called Solana was in horror. I smiled at Solana a little. Maybe this is the chance to see the outside. "I will go with you." I told her, and once she heard that her eyes sparkled. It made her less nervous since she will have company.She agreed immediately and we both made our way to the house where Diane was staying.It's not that far from the servants' house since they really need to be here quickly once they are called. I raised my head as I stared at this big house, the entrance has engraved letters on it so I stare at it. Moon Subdue Palace, so that is how this place is called. The outside really has a strong foundation, no wonder royalties live here. Solana's eyes and I met as she nodded at me, telling me that we can go inside now. I followed her until we reached the bi