OLIVIA’S P. O. V.
I am not really sure what time it is when I wake up. I know it must be the middle of the night, because it is completely dark inside. I look around the room, go figure it is the same room I was in. I didn’t want to see this room again. I can feel Victor’s arms clinging to me, so I know he is awake. I pull my arm loose and glide my fingers across his jaw. This earns me a smile from him.
“You’re awake.”
I look at him shocked. “I’m awake, you’re awake. Did you really think you could just die on me and get away with it?”
“I never intended to leave you. I was lost in the dark for a minute, but my only thought was to come back to you.” He gives me a little tighter squeeze. “I even told the goddess that you were all I wanted and needed to get back.”
“What do you mean you told the goddess?” He must be on some good drugs.
“I had a little conversation with the goddess. She was very revealing. I mean information wise.”
I can tell he was flustered by what he said. “Oh, yeah and what did she say?”
“She said that she was going to fix everything. I get to keep you. I never have to be without you for the rest of my life. You can’t imagine how happy that made me.”
I look at him with doubt. “She is going to fix everything. What the hell does that mean?”
He gives a slight shrug. “Not really sure, except that she said I would have you as my forever mate. I guess we will have to wait and see. She said she had to make things a little crazy to fix things. I guess that was supposed to explain our mates before. How are you feeling? I got a call from Peter a little while ago, he said that he found his mate. He said that the bond with you is gone.”
I thought for a moment. I am ashamed to admit, since waking up I haven’t given Peter or Benjamin a thought. I still think of them now, but they seem more like friends than anything else. I don’t feel any pull towards them. “I feel fine. I honestly haven’t thought of Peter or Benjamin at all since waking up. I think the bond is right now. It is just us. Unless you plan on leaving me.”
“Not ever. I told the goddess you were my life. I didn’t want anyone but you. She said that was because we were always meant to be together.” He looked right into my eyes. “You are never going to get rid of me this time. You are stuck with me forever. Don’t ever reject me, I couldn’t live without you.”
I feel bad now. “Victor, when I thought you were dead, I wasn’t strong. I wanted to die too. I was ready to die with you. I couldn’t stay strong like you wanted. I’m sorry, I felt my heart break when I saw you on the ground.”
“What the hell were you doing there anyway? I told you to stay away.”
“I felt like you were in danger. I couldn’t not help. Your dad tried to stop me, but I wouldn’t stop. I needed to know you were ok. But you weren’t.”
“What happened? I mean how did I even get here in time. The wound I had should have been enough to kill me. I don’t really remember what happened. I think I was out.”
“Well…” I’m not really sure how to answer. “I got there and the battle was intense. The rogues were not backing down and too many wolves were dying. I had to do something. I saw the Rogue, just standing there watching. I guess anger just overtook me. I sprang at him. I just remember clamping down on his throat and shaking until he was dead. I have no regrets about killing him. I didn’t really think about it once I saw you laying on that ground. You were all I was thinking about right then.”
“You killed the Rogue.”
“Yeah, I did.”
“That’s my girl.” He smiled at me. I expected him to be mad at me for not listening. Then his lips were on mine. I guess he isn’t mad. “You are my Luna. My mate. I want to mark you, can I do that now?”
“Are you sure it will be alright? I can’t mark you until you are better.”
“I don’t care, I need the world to know that you are mine.”
“I think the world already knows.” I roll my eyes at him.
“Please.” I can hear the pleading in his voice.
I look in his eyes. “Yes.” I can’t get out another word before I feel his teeth on the spot of my neck and shoulder that will now bear his mark. I don’t feel pain, a little shock and then the elation of the connection that we share. When he pulls back I can’t help but be happy about the smile on his face. He wants me, he isn’t going to leave me.
“Now, you can never leave me. You are mine for life.” His lips are crashing into mine again.