Chapter 138
APOLLO
I see the moment the kidnapper’s threat got straight through to her. Her eyes widened and she looked like she was willing to sacrifice her own life just to
save mine.
No. I would never let something like that happen. I should be the only one making sacrifices to keep her safe, not the other way around.
“Stay out of this.” I growl, pulling at the chains and trying to reach the asshole who threatened her. He smiles at me, enjoying my display. Of course, my anger would only fuel their pride. They took comfort in the misery of others. I had to constantly remind myself of that important detail.
Fuck.
I didn’t care about my own life right now, all I wanted was for Lana to stop listening to them. They were clearly acting on orders for someone else, or it was possible that I had crossed paths with someone close to them and they were getting revenge on their behalf.
She gazes at me, her eyes filled with a haunting sadness that mirrors a stormy sky. The weight of our situation is evident in the slump of her shoulders and the way her lips tremble slightly as if holding back her true emotions.
My heart races as a flood of ideas rushes through my mind, each one more desperate than the last, as I scramble to find a way to fix this before time runs out. If only there was a way to let her know that help was on the way. I couldn’t confirm anything since I wasn’t sure how far my pack was. There were no howls or anything nearby to give me hope.
Lana continues to sob more and I want nothing more than to comfort her. However, I was at a loss for words. I wasn’t sure what to say to convince her to stop. The fear of her fulfilling their request also has me in a chokehold.
“Please forgive me, Apollo,” she breathes softly, her voice trembling like a delicate leaf caught in a tough breeze.
She reaches forward and touches my cheek before she draws me into her arms, my heart races, and a mixture of emotions floods through me–regret, longing, and an uncontrollable sorrow.
She was going to do it, it was only a matter of time before she said the words that would destroy me.
I stiffen instinctively, bracing for the wave of emotions that threatens to overwhelm both of us.
I know I should find more words to try and convince her to stop this. However, I stand there, paralyzed, knowing that the moment of great depression is drawing near, and I am far from ready to face it.
“Apollo Moon,” she breathes out, her voice trembling with raw emotion. Tears shimmering in her eyes as she gathers the courage to speak. “I–Lana Crossford…reject you as my mate.” The weight of her words hangs heavily in the air, as if the very stars above are holding their breath in disbelief.
I find myself gasping for air as I try to overcome the turmoil within me. It’s nothing like the rejections I’ve heard others share about; this experience is far more agonizing and consuming.
It’s as if my life is being slowly drained away, leaving me feeling hollow and weak.
The intensity of the pain is overwhelming, almost like a dark cloud enveloping my heart and soul, sucking the happiness from me.
I feel trapped from a pain that I cannot escape. The light in my life feels like it’s just been turned off. I have never known emotional pain such as this before.
It almost feels as though my chest is tightening like a heavy weight is pressing down on my heart. The sensation is so intense that I can hardly catch my breath, as if I’m on the brink of a heart attack./
Lana’s eyes widen and it’s only then do I realize I’m falling to the ground, unable to stop myself or hold myself up.
I can’t explain what’s happening to me. This pain feels a hundred times more intense than the brutality I just faced from those assholes.
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Chapter 138
I can hear my mate calling out my name as 1 drop to the ground, her voice breaking through the air like a siren.
I’m numb everywhere, unable to feel anything despite the drastic fall.
I long to reassure her that everything is alright even though I’m the one going through the torturous pain.
Despite the desperate thoughts racing through my mind, the words refuse to come to the surface. My tongue feels heavy, and my throat tightens as t struggle to find the right sounds to voice my feelings.
Igrasp my chest tightly, feeling the rapid beat of my heart beneath my fingers. Tilting my head back, I unleash a primal roar that reverberates deep within me, echoing through the air. The sound bursts forth, raw and untamed, carrying with it a surge of emotion that rocks the room.
As the world around me starts to spin in a uncontrollably, I fight to concentrate on my mate. I strain to focus my eyes, desperately seeking her, but each time attempt to anchor my gaze on her, it slips through my fingers like fine sand. She suddenly feels out of reach and it makes me desperate to hold
onto her.
No.
I do not want to lose her. I do not want to lose the strong bond that we have. I won’t let go of it, I would fight everything, including the moon Goddess to
hold onto Lana.
“What is happening to him?” I hear her scream.
I try to lift my head to tell her that everything was going to be okay. But, again, I have lost all control of my body.
I groan as a new wave of pain hits me.
FUCKKK.
This one was even harder than the first wave.
What the fuck was going on? What was happening to me?
