IMMORTAL BEAST KING
Find My Luna
By Genevieve Edwin
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CHAPTER SIXTY THREE
Few seconds passed and she remained like that,on her knees, hugging her mate fearlessly when she noticed he got smaller and the hairs were gone.
Opening her eyes, she saw him, already transformed back to his real self.
Oh My God! You are back, she exclaimed helping him up.
How do you feel? she asked checking his body and he quickly used the already torn clothes to cover his body properly.
She stared at him suspiciously, he was mute… maybe embarrassed but it looks like he was hiding something.
He was just staring at her while holding on to his ripped garment.
Zelda stared at his hand then his face.
She remembered the movies she watched when Wolves get injured after they transform.
Eyeing him, she dragged his clothes and ripped it off his body and her eyes widened.
He had so many cuts on his stomach and chest.
This is nothing.. she said trying to walk away when she held his hand, making him stop.
You were trying not to hurt me, weren’t you? she asked looking at the cuts.
Though he said nothing, just his eyes answered her question.
He chased her away because he knew he could hurt her and while trying to stop himself from behaving like a senseless wolf and hurting her, he ended up scratching himself instead.
She figured it out without him saying a word.
I’m sorry, she whispered hugging him.
Why didn’t you leave? he asked and she pulled away from him then glanced at the wounds, she watched as they healed up on their own.
He wasn’t bluffing when he said he can heal himself but it doesn’t make the wound less painful when he gets injured.
Would you have left if you were in my shoes? she asked walking to his wardrobe to get him a new cloth.
She only ripped the upper part, revealing only his chest and stomach.
She got a new robe, black, and handed it to him.
I can take care of myself, you shouldn’t take this kind of risk next time, he scolded her as he took the robe from her.
But you didn’t hurt me!
I would have, he half yelled.
Do you know how much I would have h@tëd myself if I had hurt you?
But you didn’t…
What if I did? Do you know how dangerous it is? What if I turned into a snake? Would you have hugged a snake as well? he asked and she stared at him?
A snake? she asked and he rolled his eyes.
Is that all she heard?
You turn to snakes too? she asked
Wait… was it you at the border? she asked again
Is that all you understood? he asked in frustration but instead of replying, her eyes watered.
What’s wrong? he asked worried but she hugged him.
I didn’t know.
Here I was thinking you didn’t care but you were there, it was you…. you have been there from the start, I’m sorry for misjudging you, she said with puppy eyes.
Seriously? Is that the risky thing you did we are talking about? King Wright asked taking the ripped robe off right before her eyes.
I would have hugged you even if you turned into a snake… you wouldn’t hurt me, I know you won’t, she replied taking her eyes off him as she glanced around the room.
I’m just saying its dangerous… do you understand that atleast? he asked
He was done changing.
You were obviously in pain, I would never look away when I know you need help.
I would have sorted my self out, it was just unusual,I have never had to transform against my will before, I tried to control it but…..
I told you, you needed my help and it worked right?
So instead of thinking of the wrong things happening, why not think of the good that came out of it?
But still….
You know what love means? Its means acceptance… it means protection…. no matter how you look or what you turn into, inside of wh@tëver it is lies my Mate, the man I love, she said boldly and he stared at her.
Lost.
Did she say the man she loves?
He knows about the mate bond, but her loving him? He wasn’t expecting to get that so easily, he thought.
What? she asked
What? He repeated.
What’s wrong with my face? Why are you staring at me like that? she asked.
Did you…. mean that? he asked.
That’s I would protect you? she asked.
No, the other thing you said.
That I would accept you, however you are?
No, the last thing you said, he said getting frustrated.
I called you my mate, she said.
Oh… just stop it, he spoke in frustration hitting his head and she chuckled.
Okay, I know what I said… I said you are the man I love…..she said touching his face, and yes, I mean that.
Oh! he groaned,pulling her to him and kissing her again.
She was breathless when the kiss ended, he wished she didn’t stop but he knew she won’t be able to take on his strength for the time being.
Staring into her eyes… he took her both palms into his.
I can’t believe you are finally here… i really can’t believe it, I thought I was going to go crazy when she took you away,I searched everywhere for you, I’m sorry it tooke so long to find you, he said amd she smiled at him.
d@mn! If you keep smiling like that I don’t know what I would do, he said pulling her by the waist.
I’ve waited for you all my life, My Queen, he said searching her eyes.
Here I am, My King, Zelda replied with a flirty smile.
Just when he was going to kiss her again,she pulled away from him.
I have to go now, she said licking her lips, smiling sheepishly.
She knew what she was doing and she could tell she achieved her aim from the look on his face.
Why?
You can spend the night here… with me, his whole being, pleading.
I don’t think my dad will like this, I can’t spend the night with a man who isn’t my husband, she replied with a naughty smile.
What? But you spent almoat a week with threee men on your way here, he protested.
They arent men to me, they are my friends, she replied.
And you think that white headed boy and that black brat thinks of you as a friend huh? He fumed referring to August and Arnold.
Ofcourse… bye now, My King, she said then turned around and left the same way she came.
It was still a bit bright outside, it wasn’t night yet when she left his room.
Immediately she left, King Wright dashed out of his room.
Hadrian, his Chief guard who was standing outside his door saw him and bowed.
Send out words and make preparations, we would be having our wedding in two days, he ordered.
Your Majesty? He called like he didn’t hear him.
What? The King snapped.
I thought you said it would be in three weeks? he asked.
So what? he snapped again
Forgive me, Your Majesty, Hadrian apologized immediately.
Have someone announce it to the maids, you know what means? He whispered and Hadrian nodded.
Any report? he asked and Hadrian nodded.
A message came in earlier.
And?
She sent out two messages and now she’s out in maids attire, he replied and the King smiled.
Make the announcement and find Evenius, he ordered and Hadrian bowed.
Yes, Your Majesty.
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Smiling, Zelda headed to her room when she bumped onto August.
Seeing her, August who has been worried even after hearing that she came back alright couldn’t hold back.
He rushed to her, hugging her with worry but mostly affection.
Uhm…. August? Zelda called when the hug lasted longer than usual but he didn’t leave her.
I’m alright…. I really am, she said but instead, he hugged her tighter.
I was so scared, I thought I lost you, he said sincerely, his voice quivered as he spoke.
Nothing happened, I’m alright, Zelda told him with a smile as she patted his back.
August finally pulled away from the hug but still held her shoulders.
Are you sure? You aren’t injured anywhere, are you? he asked looking her all over.
I’m alright…. he don’t hurt me, she replied with a chuckle.
Oh God Zelda, he exclaimed, his right palm on his forhead and his left hand on his waist.
He started packing in front of her.
Are you alright? It was Zelda’s turn to ask.
Come, he said pulling her away from the passage, outside.
What’s wrong, Zelda asked when they got out.
He was still holding her hands, his eyes darting around, searching, he needed to be sure no one was close.
We have to leave, he said suddenly.
Whaa… what? Zelda asked, looking at him like he’s gone crazy.
You don’t need your bags, we can leave now, right here and now… he said again still looking around.
He was visibly uneasy.
What’s going on, what are you taking about? We just got here… it was you who…
I know… I know we just got here… I know I’ve waited for this day all my life, I know I was the one who brought you here but….. its dangerous Zelda, its very dangerous…. we have to leave now, he pleaded.
Zelda could see the desperation in his eyes but what worried her was the fear and sadness, he was scared… what’s he afraid of?
Did something happen? She asked.
He hesitated for a moment, staring into her eyes.
She’s no fool, she won’t follow him without a proper explanation, he thought ruffling his hair.
Its scary here… everyone here is dangerous, bad things has been happening since we got here, can’t you see? We were better off back at home… let’s go back, please, he begged.
Zelda stared at him.
I really don’t get you.. few weeks ago you showed up and turned my life upside down, today you are here tryna fix it just when I started to love it?
And you expect me to follow you because you said so?
What happened to reasons and explanations, don’t I deserve one? She asked trying to keep her cool and understand him.
August has always been rational,even when he got into a fight, he wasn’t wrong in her eyes but right now,she couldn’t understand a thing he was saying.
He seemed weird
I thought you wanted to meet your mate? You wanted me to find my true self, whats going on? Is there something you aren’t telling me? She asked studying his face.
I’d rather stay without one for the rest of my life, he muttered to himself but she heard him.
Sighing, she placed her both hands on her waist, shaking her head.
You’ve met her, haven’t you? She asked and he nodded reluctantly.
Then you should be over the moon, right? She asked smiling.
Tell me about it.
How did you know it was her?
Did you feel the bond too?
Is she pretty?
Did you get to talk to her?
Zelda?! He called in frustration.
His face was telling her the opposite of what she expected.
What’s wrong? she asked getting serious.
I have to get you out of here, its all my fault, everything that has happened, I have to make it right, please Zelda.
You are asking me to leave with you?
What about your mate?
My mate?
Our true home?
They don’t want you here Zelda, I have to protect you… I swore to grandma that I would protect you no matter what.
The mate bond can be broken, just come with me, trust me… I…..
Are you going to break the mate bond so you can be with her?! They both heard behind them.
Wright? Zelda called in surprise but he ignored her and faced August.
Didn’t I warn you? he asked
What have you done to protect her, huh? Until your brothers mate and her accomplice kills her? August retorted
I warned you, didnt I? King Wright growled.
You knew about it, didn’t you? August asked, ready to challenge him.
What are you two on about? Zelda asked looking at both of them.
Its nothing, August replied glaring at King Wright.
I’m taking her back with me, don’t try to stop us, August warned taking Zelda’s hand, trying to pull her with him.
Stop it August, what’s going on?
What did he warn you about? she asked.
Let her go! King Wright growled.
Zelda… look at me, August said raising her chin.
You wanted us to leave a day ago right?
Let’s go now, we have to leave now, I’ll take care of you, we can go to anywhere you want but please don’t say you want to stay here, its not safe here, please, he pleaded, his eyes teary.
But nothing is happening to me, I’m totally fine, I told you, Zelda said trying to calm him.
I told you… he doesn’t see you as a friend, Wright said through gritted teeth.
It took a lot of patience to not throw August as far as his strength can go.
He knows how much his mate loves her friend, she won’t look at him the same if he does what’s on his mind.
Come on Wright, I’m sure he’s just being protective, right August? she asked but he kept mute.
Zelda stared at him, her smiley face turned serious then switched to pity.
Oh no, August, she muttered staring into his eyes.
Seeing her stare at him with nothing but pity, August didn’t know how to feel.
If its about Peyton, we already discussed it, trust me, Wright has everything under control, I’m totally safe, I get it that you are worried, I know you’ve got good intentions, and i really appreciate everything you’ve done for me, but I’m alright, I don’t know why you wish to be apart from your mate, don’t you think you need to try to get to know her first? she asked glancing at King Wright with a blush.
I’m sorry,he whispered, his head bowed… I just…. I guess I over reacted, I have no right to behave the way I just did, I’m truly sorry, he apologized taking a step back from her.
Its fine, she replied with a smile.
I totally understand and I’m not gonna judge you, not for your feelings nor for how you reacted just now, I would be sad if you didn’t try to save me, she spoke smiling at him.
Hearing her say this, August heaved a sigh he didn’t know he was holding.
Her mate just watched, he refused to interfere, maybe he trusted her to handle it properly and she did.
I’m sorry, Your Majesty, He apologized to King Wright with a bow.
Without waiting for his response, he walked away.
They both stood and stared at him.
The lady with Peyton earlier…. that’s his mate, King Wright said and her palm went straight to her mouth.
She instantly felt bad for him.
He must have seen something to have reacted like that, why will the moon goddess give him someone like that? she asked no one in particular.
Not everyone is as lucky as us, he whispered with a flirty smile.
Zelda stared at his face for few seconds then muttered, Thank you.
Why? he asked
For letting me handle it, she replied taking his hand then slid hers into it.
Let’s go visit Wyatt, she said pulling him with her ams he followed her without hesitating forgetting he called for a meeting.
They walked down to Wyatt’s cadtle hand in hand, unknown to them, Lancelot who came for the fixed meeting snuck out to Zelda’s room with the carved wood, waiting.
It has to be tonight since their wedding would be in two days, Peyton had told him the moment they met before the meeting.
TBC
