THERE’S CERTAIN THINGS that I couldn’t control. Like right now, my chest feels like its being drummed hard. I was nervous. Excited but mostly nervous.
“Ohhh! I want to sleep more!” said Nick who’s coming down the stairs. He smells like bath and soap so I guessed he already showered.
“Eat your breakfast and come with me to the basement.” Aiden ordered. Nick just scoffed but headed to the kitchen anyway.
“Morning, Ash.” he greeted like he forgot to.
“Good morning.” I almost whisper. I just couldn’t contain the beating of my chest. It feels like I’ll be deaf from how loud my heart is screaming.
“Are you okay?” Aiden leaned closer as he asks. I straightened my back when I felt his hand run on my back.
“Just… nervous.”
“Of?” His forehead creased.
“Of…” I cleared my throat. “Of knowing that Zynia’s here. I’m excited and… nervous.”
Aiden chuckled and drew his head closer to plant a kiss on my hair. “I’ll be with you when you meet her. Don’t worry.”
I smiled. Its not that I’m scared talking with her alone. I was just… I don’t know. Uncertain if I’d want to know the facts about being a stealer that she might share.
“Seth will be here while I tend to curing the curse with Nick. After that, I’ll call you to the basement.”
I nodded and smiled to him.
“I’ll wait.”
“Oh, will you prepare breakfast for the… visitors? I can’t have Au do it.”
“Sure!” I merrily stood up and headed to the kitchen where Nick was ogling the foods served on the table.
“Ohh Ayy ekht-”
“Just eat, Nick.” I laughed as I cut what he was saying. Which I can’t understand, at all.
Aiden’s POV
I was leaning at the door frame as I watch Ash waters the plants at the garden. The fresh bright sunlight touches her skin and for my eyes, she’s almost glowing.
I sighed upon feeling jealous with how the sun kissed her exposed skin. Maybe I should snatch her from that task and kiss her all over again–
“Are you done gawking at your mate?” Nick popped out behind me and I halt myself from jumping. This guy sneaked to get near me! Or was he there the whole time? He was chewing loudly with a sandwich on his hand. I just cleared my throat and decided to look at the garden where Ash was.
Okay, just one last minute and I’ll turn around.
Nick scoffed beside me, probably looking at Ashira as well. “When will you stop watching her water those plants? When Zynia’s already dead at the basement?”
I growled and closed my eyes tight. Why is this asshole here, anyway?
“If she did die, I’ll blame those mouth of yours.” This asshole sure took his time eating! I tsk-ed and turn to leave my favorite view and headed inside. “Finish eating so we can work.”
“I’m done.” he said cheerfully and ate the sandwich in one bite. My forehead creased from the way he hurdles on swallowing that big bite of food.
“What a pig.” I shook my head. “Bring the food for the visitors.”
Nick laughed then took a drink before grabbing the wooden basket prepared by Ashira. He kept humming as he follows behind me. I walk to the door that leads to the basement under the ancestral.
We walked down the steep stairs. The basement were just on the last corner of the pool area.
I stopped in front of the door where the rogues were. I can smell them inside and they’re both awake. I decided to knock twice fast before turning the door handle to open.
Zeke was already standing protectively in front of his mother. We fought glances before my eyes turned to Zynia.
Her eyes are closed as she lay on the bed we prepared for them. I know she’s awake but I can hear her breathing was frail than of a normal sick person.
Her condition was serious. Just like what Zeke claimed.
“Good morning. We bought breakfast for the both of you.” Nick break the silence and walked to the table. He arranged the food silently while I continued standing.
In front of me was the legendary stealer. If I didn’t know the whole story and the truth behind what has happened in the past, I wouldn’t be here.
I cannot believe this.
Zynia opened her eyes and I found them without color. Her eyes are all white. Is she blind now?
“Loosen up, son.” she said. I’m not sure but I think her eyes were focused on Zeke. Its either she is not blind but the colors of her eyes had change or she just have an enhanced senses now that she loses one.
Zeke gave me one last glance before moving out of the way. He went to Nick and started putting some food on two plates.
Zynia tried to get up but I can see how hard it is for her to move so I went to her and helped her sit down.
“How are you feeling?” I decided to ask. My jaw clenched when I saw her smile a little. Slowly, I took a seat on the edge of her bed. Not sure if what I was feeling for her right now is pity or care.
“Not good.” she laughed. “It gets worse every day.”
My jaw tightened once more. I don’t know what to say. Her eyes are looking at me but I’m not sure if she can see me.
“You look like your mother. Almost like Zeus…”
My brow rises. So she could see me.
“I’m not blind. At least not yet.” she gave me another genuine smile and I gave a small one back.
“Thank you for agreeing to help, Alpha Aiden. I was hesitant at first but I figured I have no option but to come to you…”
I swallowed hard. I never knew how willing I was to do this but just now. “I’m… glad to be of help.”
She smiled. “Thank you.”
“Thank me when its done, Zynia.” I whispered, cannot believe to how humble I sounded. Damn. Right now, I feel like I found a long lost family member in her.
“Eat first, Mother.” Zeke walked to her mother and handed her a plate of food. I noticed how her hands trembles while reaching for her breakfast.
“I’ll wait until you’re done eating.” I didn’t wait any response and just walked out of the room. Once outside, I tilt my head and screwed my eyes shut.
I feel weird.
I walked to the pool and watches the light reflected by the water moves all around the darkness.