Still Michaels POV
Dad got his gift when he got crowned as King of all wolves, I was told I would only get the gift when I become king, but I just got it now and it’s so amazing.
Apart from hearing their thought, I could also feel my connection with them and it’s so strong, our bond is now stronger but it’s nothing compared to my bond with Arabella, it felt like our hearts and souls have been merged together and we are now one.
Funny enough, I couldn’t read her thoughts, but I can feel everything she is feeling, all her fears and insecurities came flooding on me like a huge torrent, I felt bad because I knew I was the reason for her joy and sadness. The worst part of it all is that I still haven’t told her the truth about me, she still has no idea that I am the same prince that rejected her.
I walked up to her and she snuggled closer to her, then I flicked my tongue on her mark, making her to whimper softly. “I’ll take care of you, Bells. I’ll never let them hurt you again, I promise.” I said to her, trying to assure her that everything is going to be fine.
“Come on, Let’s go for a run. Don’t worry, I know it’s your first run with a pack, I’ll try to slow down so you can keep, I won’t let you get lost in the woods.” I said jokingly, trying to ease her mood.
“You cocky bastard!! Let’s see who gets lost in the words,” she taunted me back as she took to her heels, running deep into the woods, while we all tried to catch up on her.
With the moon shining down on our snow white furs, we maneuvered through the trees, jumping over fallen logs as we ran deeper into the word, howling happily as our wolves try to outrun each other, and our bond continued to grow stronger.
“Watch out for that branch,” Bella cried out suddenly.
I was about to ask what branch when we noticed a tree branch falling down on Josephine,
“Watch out for that branch,” I yelled in her direction. She moved away quickly, getting out of harm’s way just in time before the branch could land on her.
“How the hell did you know that was going to happen??” Derek asked her in shock.
“I don’t know, I just know it. Ever since Phoenix woke up from her very long slumber, I discovered that I have this weird power, I can sense it if something bad is about to happen to me. I’ve never been able to sense danger for other people, but I think I can do it now, I don’t know how it happens, I just see it.
Like right now, I know that if we keep going deep into the woods, we are going to get attacked by rogues,
Oh my God,
Are there rogues in these woods?? How did they get here??” she asked in surprise as she gazed around in panic.
I looked around and realized that we are actually close to the hideout of the rogues, if we got any closer, they would attack us with everything they’ve got. Am not scared of a couple of rogues but I can’t engage in a battle with the rogues or anyone else, not when Bella is right here. She’s not trained for battle, she could get hurt and I won’t be able to forgive myself if I put her in danger.
“Let’s head back to the house, and please try to shield your thoughts a little, I can hear them and some of it is quite disgusting,” I let out before spinning around and racing back the way we came, heading back to Bella’s house, sorry, my house, I mean our house. Yes our house, it’s gonna be our house, pretty soon.
When we got to the house, the girls went into the house to shift back into their human form and get dressed, the guys wouldn’t just stop asking me about her powers and my gift, it was so overwhelming.
“Look guys, I don’t know all about her powers, she doesn’t even know all about her powers, all I know is that I now have my gifts and she can sense danger and predict the future, that’s all we got for now,” I said flatly, I don’t know how they expect me to know all about her powers right now, for fucks same am not a magician.
The girls soon came out and I could tell from the stressed look on Bella’s face that the girls are asking so many questions also. I chuckled as I watched them try to fake an accident, trying to get her to predict what’s is going to happen. It was so hilarious to watch them fall over and over again, in a silly attempt to get saved by Bella.
After several failed attempts, they finally gave up and we headed back to the hotel. I noticed the light blinking on my phone, knew I had some missed calls. When I checked it out, it wasn’t a number I recognized so I ignored it.
When we arrived, the guys headed straight to their room. I know we are all tired but I don’t think they are heading in to sleep. Yeah, I read their filthy thoughts, don’t blame me, blame it on the gift. Their dirty thoughts is putting some crazy ideas in my head.
Now all I want to do is to take my mate back to my room and show her just how much I love her. I would have gotten started already but I had to hold it in because she’s giving me a stern look, a look that says, “Look here mister, you ain’t getting any of my goodies until you come clean with me.”
“Come on cupcake, I promised to tell you everything, why don’t you go take a warm shower and freshen up, I’ll order dinner, you don’t want to miss your special chocolate cupcakes, do you.” I urged her softly.
“Am not falling for that Michael, start talking already.” she scolded me fiercely.
“Fine, I’ll tell you. But you should at least sit down, you’re scaring the shit out of me.” I pleaded softly. She hesitated a little but she finally came over and sat down next to me with her hands folded on her chest.
Jeez!!
She looks so pissed and she’s really scaring me. What would I do if she still hates me for abandoning her all those years ago, what if she refused to accept me, how do I live without her??
Should I tell another lie to cover up my identity??
Nah… Telling another lie wouldn’t help me at all, it’ll all blow up in my face someday. I just have to man up and tell her the truth, am sure she’ll understand me. I moved close to her and drew her into my arms, pecking her softly on her forehead,
“Am so sorry Arabella, I would have fought back if I could but my father compelled me to do it and I couldn’t resist him.
I was there on the day your father was killed. I sat there and watched as he killed them all. I still some know why he acted so mercilessly on that very day, but I intend to uncover the truth and expose all his lies.
My father has done a lot of damage for the last few years. I don’t know what came over him but he has really gone overboard, he has to step down.” I explained to her.
“What do you mean Michael, I still don’t understand what you’re saying. Did I hear you say, your father??” she asked me in fear.
“Yes cupcake. The King is my father. Am the same prince that rejected you twenty years ago. My father suppressed me, he forced me to do it. I never wanted to do it, but I didn’t have a choice. Am sorry.”
“What the hell are you talking about??
How is this even possible??
I really don’t remember everything that happened back then but moms said you rejected me. You said the words and I responded back after the king forced me to,
So how the hell is this happening to me right now??
How is this happening??” she yelled frustratedly
“Calm down babe, it doesn’t matter how it all happened back then, all that matters is that we were brought back together. The moon goddess brought us back and she gave us these awesome powers so we can unite our people and bring peace and unity back, just the way it was meant to be.” I explained calmly.
“Are you fucking insane??? Your father is a maniac, he would kill you without batting an eye. He would kill us both, we’re gonna die.” she yelled once more.
“Stop being dramatic Arabella, I’ve got everything under control. Trust me, he’ll never find out until it’s too late to stop us.” I muttered softly, pulling her more into my arms, rubbing circles on her back.