Episode 22

I kept mute and walked away to avoid complicating things. Silence was the best option.

I got out of the garden and headed to the class. Her fur was sending warmth to my body. It makes me feel so good and does well in bringing those memories into my head. I can remember how she looked and those smiles.

It pains me that she can't be a student here. It pains me that everyone hates and rejects her. It pains me that she isn't free and can't do what she wants like a slave. It hurts my heart so badly that my mate is bound to be my enemy and we can't be together.
All this made me weak, and I couldn't move any more. My legs were weak. I paused my pace and rested my head on the tree over there. The pain in her eyes is so intense. She must be passing through a lot, and it breaks my heart that there is just nothing I can do about it.

Telling my father about her would only result in her death. He would do everything possible to kill her, and it wouldn't be so hard when all her family hates her. They would help in making her death work out. They are surely going to help my father kill her, and that would be the end of my life.

I might die. Like, how would I live with the pain of her death? I'll feel the weight of guilt that would destroy me. I was going to be the murderer. Losing Elena is something I can't bear.

I shut my eyes and took a deep breath. My fingers were stroking the little fur and her beautiful face was covering my head.

"Jason is smiling!!!" I heard screams, making my eyes wide open. I looked around and saw many students taking shots from a distance away as they squeaked and shouted in surprise and shock.

"Jason, you just smiled for real. It isn't fake, I saw it, and the fur in your hand. Please tell me who she is. Is she a student here?" Scarlett's voice sounded in my ear, and I became very angry. I didn't know when the smile came in. I wasn't aware, but all I knew was that I was savouring the sweet feelings I had when I was with her.

I walked away and got out of the garden. My bodyguards all stepped out and flanked me. They didn't join me in the garden.

"Don't let her get close to me!" I commanded them, gesturing at Scarlett, who was limping to catch my pace.

My guards dragged her off like a piece of trash, and I couldn't hold my happiness at it. Recalling that she hates Elena made me detest her so deeply. She must be among those causing Elena's pain. This made me angrier.

I had a strong desire to approach her and punch her, but I decided to wait until she touched me.

I am going to avenge Elena by breaking her teeth someday.

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Elena's POV

I jumped over the fence with all my might, falling so heavily outside the school before anyone could notice what happened. I was already out of the street, heading home.

My heart was pounding so heavily, and I felt fear grip me. I couldn't tell if Scarlett saw me. I don't know if she sensed my scent. I'm so afraid now. The fear was increasing as I got nearer to the royal pack. 

At home, Dad always had a little war with the rogue who was bent on causing trouble at intervals. They were so angry at being banned and chased out of the pack. That made them throw war when they thought they'd got more strength.

My Dad and his warriors, especially the Gamma, were more powerful and would always defeat them. It doesn't take him much. There is no doubt they are back from the war. They are back because I have spent hours outside the pack.

The sun had set up in the sky and shone so brightly, showing it was already afternoon. I left the house in the morning. I didn't plan on wasting any time; I just wanted to take a glance, but meeting him made me forget all that.

Jason is my mate, the best man in this world, the only person who couldn't reject me, the only man who said he loves me. He even called me his Luna.

Oh gosh...

I felt like bursting with joy. My wolf couldn't hold her joy. It made her howl. The moments with him can never leave my head. I can see his face vividly in my head.

I was some metres away from the packhouse, and seeing the building made my legs weak. I could see some guards around. The villagers were also all around in peace, meaning that the war had ended.

I shifted back to my human form immediately. I stepped into the village. There was no way I'd go in my wolf form. I would be caught easily. I have my hood. I pray it keeps me safe from the villagers who hate me more.

With fear and unsteady steps, I shuffled home. There was no way I'd run away from home. Dad would find me and that would make life worse for me. He would turn me rogue and I'd be hunted.

"Who are you?" I heard a growl behind me, and it was followed by three more voices who asked the same question.

I kept moving, praying they weren't talking to me. They sounded like bad wolves who bully weak females. I was not afraid of their bullies, but my fear was revealing my face. I may be lucky to sneak back home without being noticed, but if they see me now,

They would report me to Daddy. What and where would I tell Dad I went to?

"Stop there, little girl!" They howled and dragged my clothes. I ended up calling in the ground as the force was so great.

"You are acting deaf, right?" Their angry voices sounded in my ears. I was concerned about hiding my face with the hood.

A heavy punch landed straight on my nose, and I felt a sharp pain, making me scream. They pulled off the cover and raised my face to their view.

"Elena!" They all growled and pushed me so hard to the ground, making me land heavily on my butt.

I shrieked in pain, rubbing it.

"You are here to kill us like you killed the Luna, demon!" They all screamed, and some other men rushed out.

"Let's beat her up!" they said among themselves, making me wonder what I did to them. Since Luna is also my mother, I should also be sad that she died.

I watched them from the ground as they picked rocks from the ground.

What???

Are they all insane?

"Today we will break your bones and make you feel more pain than ever, since you had the gut to come from the demon clan to our land. We will destroy you and your clan!" They all snorted and yelled. 

"Drop that stone, my father will kill you all for hurting his daughter. Have you forgotten I'm his daughter?! " I shouted, making them all burst into laughter.

"You have already been disowned!" They laughed more and raised their hands to stone me.

"Go to hell!" they all chant, and I shut my eyes.

I might die today. Who will save me?

I waited for the first throw but felt none. I arched my brow, wondering what was happening. Why couldn't I feel any pain?

Instead, I heard the sounds of bone breaking and blows followed by deep grunts and pain screams. 

I slowly opened my eyes and was very shocked at who I saw in front of me.