Chapter 152
Akira's POV
I closed my eyes, my mind replaying the scene from earlier that evening. Wolfie’s piercing gaze, his jaw clenched tight, the way he’d looked at me like I was a stranger. His expression when he demanded I accept the rejection.
“He said…” my voice wavered. “He said I wasn’t strong enough. That I wasn’t fit to be his Luna. That I am a pathetic human”
The words felt like knives, cutting into me all over again. I could still hear Wolfie's voice, cold and final, echoing in my head. “I reject you, Akira. You’re not what I need in a mate.”
“Not strong enough?” Casper’s voice was sharp now, filled with anger. “Since when did love and bonds have anything to do with strength? What do you being his Luna got to do with strength? He’s a fool, Akira. A complete fool. How come I didn't see this part of Wolfie that he Is a complete nuisance?”
I let out a bitter laugh, though it quickly dissolved into another sob. “He didn’t even give me a chance, Casper. He just… decided I wasn’t good enough.”
“Listen to me,” Casper said, his tone steadying, anchoring me. “You are more than enough. Logan is an idiot if he can’t see that. And screw him for making you feel this way.”
I threw my head behind me, as I stared at the dark sky, I didn't even know if it was the sky that was dark or my tears that made my vision blurry.
“I thought he was it,” I said softly, almost to myself. “You know? I thought he was my future. My everything. The one, that the goddess has blessed me with... and now it’s just… gone.”
Casper’s voice softened, his anger giving way to compassion. “I know, Kira! I know it feels like that right now. But you’re stronger than you think. You’ll get through this, you don't even need that asshole to have a wonderful future...”
I bit my lower lip, my fingers tightening around the phone. I wanted to believe him, wanted to cling to his words like a lifeboat in a storm. But the weight in my chest felt unbearable like it would crush me completely.
I was just silent as everything came down on me, that I had lost Wolfie completely, I parted my lips to say something when I heard the sound of a car and it stopped right in front of me, I could feel the driver’s eyes on me, a fleeting glance that held more understanding than I expected from a stranger but when the door parted, it wasn't a stranger but Casper.
I stand from the floor and run into his arms. “Casper,” I called after a long pause, my voice barely audible. “What’s wrong with me? Why wasn’t I enough for him? Why wasn't I good enough for anyone?”
“There’s nothing wrong with you,” Casper said firmly. “Don’t ever think that you have a problem. Logan is the one with the problem, not you.”
“But what if he’s right?” I whispered, my voice breaking again. “What if I’m not good enough?”
Casper's sigh was heavy, filled with frustration, not at me but at my situation “Akira, look at me... look at me, like I was the goddess and asked me to create magic for you...” he said, a small attempt at humor to lighten my despair. “You are one of the strongest, kindest, most amazing people I know. If Logan, can’t see that, then he doesn’t deserve you.”
He wiped my eyes, the tears slowing but not stopping. I wanted to believe Casper, that I could ask the moon goddess for something even if I was not a wolf. I wanted to see myself the way he did. But the rejection had cut deep, leaving scars I wasn’t sure would ever fully heal.
"Get into the car, let me bring you home." He said and then the realization hit me. I left my friend there.
"Vida..." I murmured.
"Don't worry I will ask my cousin to bring her home." I don't know how he understands that I went there with Vida and in my despair, I left my best friend in a wolf pack.
I didn't say another word to Casper, as I just slipped into the passenger side of his car and he turned the ignition, in no time, we pulled up to my apartment building, the warm glow of the lobby lights spilling onto the wet pavement. Casper turned to me, his expression kind. “Here we are.”
I nodded, throwing my head behind, me as I stared at the car roof.
“Casper,” I whispered, my voice steadier now but still fragile. “Thank you for answering my calls. For coming for me when I didn't even ask that, I don’t know what I’d do without you, I don't know if I would have been able to get out of there without doing something bad to myself, I was feeling lost and worthless, just sitting there and recalling all the things Wolfie said to me...”
“I’m always here for you, Akira, I will always be here for you,” he replied softly. “No matter what you are going through I will care for you because I didn't want you to be sad because I can't stand your pain, I love you too much to see you in pain.” my eyes snapped to him, as I stared into his face. "Yes, I have always loved you..."
"Casper..." I mouthed his name and he gave me a weak smile, while his palm patted my hand that was resting on my lap.
"I know, this isn't the right time to tell you about love or anything about relationships but that is what I feel..."
"Casper..."
"Akira, I know that Wolfie was in your heart, those times, that is the reason that I didn't push my feelings on you, because I know with the bond still active, you can't love another, now that the bond is broken, you can give me a chance. You could be my Luna if Wolfie doesn't want you to..."
"You don't get it, Casper, I am a mere human, a pathetic human with nothing to offer, I am not strong enough to be called your..."
He interrupted me, "Let me worry about that, all I want is for you to accept to be my Luna." I parted my lips, his arm fell on my lips and his fingers ran on my lips. "You don't have to give me an answer yet, all I want is for you to give me a chance. Promise me, you will give me a chance. You wouldn't let anyone mark you again, except me. Promise me, you will wait for me."
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