Ethan
After my conversation with Gabe, I left them to get ready. I went straight for the elevator and when I made it downstairs, I grabbed the first key I saw. I didn’t care what car I took. I just needed a car fast. With the keys in hand, I darted through the sitting room and out the front door. It was still early but there were a few pack members out. I ignored them as they greeted me.
Checking the keys, I would be taking the Corvette. Looking up, I scanned the line of cars for it, and when I found it I made a run for it. She was a beautiful sleek black. She’d do the job, luckily I had picked a fast car.
The last time I’d taken her out, she got me to 60 in 2. 9 sections. I didn’t stop at 60 but she got me there fast. With my build, it was a tight fit, so I didn’t take her out often. Opening the door, I lowered and swung myself into the driver’s side at the same time.
Turning her on, I felt her purr for me. She was smooth as I threw her in reverse and the sound she made when I hit the gas ripped through the air. I rolled down the windows and shifted gears. There was something about the wind against my face while I floored it. The sounds these babies made for me always hit differently.
Today, I was on a mission. My goal was to find her. I would drive through town first and see if she was filling gas or getting something to munch on. I hope she was still nearby. I would find her. I wouldn’t let myself think of what to do if she wasn’t here.
Adea.
I held my breath. When she didn’t answer I prayed to the Goddess that she would. The line was silent, I couldn’t even feel her. Please answer.
Adea. Adea, where are you?
I’m here.
Fuck. Thank the Goddess. I felt like I could breathe again. My heart was racing as I tried to put my thoughts into words. I wanted to be mad at her but I was so fucking thankful she was alive.
Where are you?
I’m on the pack lands.
You haven’t left?
No. Why would I leave?
I wanted to believe her but a part of me could tell she was lying if not holding back. The man in me that loved her wanted to listen to her and pretend that everything was fine but I wouldn’t do that.
Why don’t you tell me? You’ve already left. So, tell me why. I’ve been worrying about you all morning. Everyone’s worried about you.
I did leave. I needed space. I didn’t… I couldn’t stay by your side.
Where will you go? To Gabe?
No, he’s got some stuff he’s going through. I don’t want to burden him.
Gabe’s words earlier were at the forefront of my mind. Was he right? Normally, she went to Gabe for everything. He was her best friend, he was family. If she wasn’t going to go to him when we were fighting, where would she go? She’s going to Shane.
So where are you going, Adea? Come home.
I don’t know yet. I don’t want to do this anymore, Ethan.
Do what?
Any of this. I don’t want to do anything with you. I want to be alone.
I must have heard wrong. That doesn’t make any sense.
I’m leaving, Ethan. I don’t want to be your Luna anymore. I don’t want to be here anymore. I don’t want to be in your life anymore.
You’re lying. You don’t mean any of it. Where are you?
I’m not lying. I-
Please, come back. If you really didn’t love me anymore you would have told me this last night. You would have said it to my face, ended the bond, and left. You couldn’t do that. That’s why you left while I was sleeping. You’re lying.
I can’t do this right now. I’m driving.
Please, stop this, Adea. Come home.
I, Adea-
NO! Please, baby. I’m sorry. Let’s just talk this through. I love you so much. Please.
Ethan.
Please, I’m begging you.
I just need some space. Just give me some space, please.
I can do that, My Queen.
Okay.
Okay.
Where are you going?
I’m not going far. I just… I need some time.
Okay, take however much time you need but please, take Leo.
No.
I’m worried about you. It isn’t safe.
I’m on the pack lands. I won’t be far. I’m not going to be out and about. I put Leo on his ass, don’t you think I can take care of myself?
Please.
No, Ethan. I want to be alone. That includes no bodyguard. If you want me to come back, you’ll give me the space I need.
Okay.
I love you. I’ll be here when you want to come home. No matter when or how long it takes. I’ll be here.
She closed the line and I took a deep breath as I stared ahead. I could open the line at any time but I left it. I’d let her think I was agreeing with her. If I came on too strong, she would think I was suspicious.
I pressed down on the gas, the wind felt like daggers to my skin. I wasn’t going to let her go. If she wanted me to give her space, I’d let her think that. I wasn’t going to go along with this plan of hers but I wasn’t falling for it. I didn’t know what she was thinking but what I did know was that it wasn’t a good one.
She had left while I was sleeping because she couldn’t lie to me. She wouldn’t be able to look me in the eye and not tell me the truth. I wouldn’t stop until I knew she was safe. The city was quickly approaching and I was impatient to get started. I was going to scour the city and make my way through the territory. I would find her.