* * * * * Crystal’s POV * * * * *
We left Michael’s house after spending a few hours there, the silence between us was awkward.
Maybe I should avoid him for a few days, that might help him rethink about this. I always knew that he had feelings for me and if I was still a human, then there would be nothing wrong with that.
But I am a werewolf now, even though things are not settled between Logan and I, yet I cannot deny that he’s my destined mate, we are meant for each other.
Apart from that, werewolves and vampires don’t cross breed because they are sworn enemies, the two tribes have been killing themselves from the beginning of time and I have no idea what caused their enmity.
“So, you are not leaving the city anymore, are you?” Michael asked, with his eyes fixed on the road.
I turned to face him but he was not looking in my direction. He must be feeling guilty after what happened.
“No Michael, I won’t be leaving the city, at least for now, because I don’t know of the future. Anything could change at any time, but for right now I can assure you that I am going nowhere,” I replied with a smile.
He smiled back. “I am happy to hear that, I was really sad after you decided to leave,” he said and finally turned to face me.
“Really? Were you going to miss me?” I asked with a smirk.
He chuckled. “You can bet on that, I might have committed suicide if you left.”
I burst into laughter after hearing that. He can’t be serious!
“Well, I would have also missed you too.” I replied with a grin.
“Awwwn, that alone makes me happy. I thought you didn’t care about me,” he said.
“What? Of course I do. I care about you a lot.”
I regretted saying that right after it left my mouth. What if he understands it the wrong way? I mean, what if it increases his hopes of being together with me?
There is no chance that something would happen between us, and the kiss we shared earlier confirmed that I had no feelings for him, rather I had feelings for Logan.
I mean I did not feel the way I did when Logan kissed me.
“I really appreciate that Crystal, thank you,” he said and I nodded with a smile.
We arrived at my step parent’s house and he dropped me off. He bade me goodbye and drove off.
Great! I am back in this annoying house.
I walked into the house. The door was open so I did not have to knock.
I checked the time on the wall clock in the sitting room, it was evening already.
My step parents were not there so I guess they will be in their bedroom.
Just as I was about to climb the stairs, my phone began to ring. I checked the caller ID and it was not familiar, although I had suspicions that it would be Lucy.
I never said her number and that is why I don’t recognise it whenever she calls, but if it is her, then what does she have to say?
She practically tried to kill me this morning.
The call ended and I missed it on purpose, but then it started ringing for the second time.
I sighed and walked back to the sitting room, then I answered the call and put the phone close to my ear.
The first sound I had was Lucy’s voice, she was crying.
I was puzzled, why is she suddenly crying?
I sat down on the couch without saying a word. Let me see where this is heading.
“Crystal, please forgive me,” she cried.
Okay, is she crying for real? What is going on in her mind right now?
“Um… Forgive you for what?” I asked calmly, trying to keep my emotions away.
“I am sorry Crystal, I don’t know what got over me this morning, I had almost killed you and it was all intentional.
I could not control my anger and jealousy and I let it drive me to a very dark place. I still don’t believe that I would have been a murderer if I succeeded in killing you today.
If you had not become a werewolf, then my plans to kill you in cold blood would have been successful and I would have blood on my hands.
Innocent blood Crystal! I don’t know how I would have been able to live with the guilt of that for the rest of my life, knowing that I was a murderer.
I know I don’t deserve forgiveness, but please forgive me this one time, I am sincerely sorry for what I have done and I can only hope that you will forgive me.
Please forgive me Crystal,” she pleaded while crying.
I don’t know why, but I cannot stand anyone in tears like that. Hearing Lucy cry over the phone was having a strange effect on me, I felt sorry for her.
She must have been traumatized by her own actions. Up till now, I was still in doubt if she had really tried to kill me, but I understand her fears. She had let her insecurities and jealousy push her to the wall.
It’s not entirely her fault, she was supposed to be Logan’s Luna before I came into the picture and I can’t say it’s my fault either, because I am Logan’s destined mate and no matter how hard we tried to stay apart, fate always brought us back together.
“Are you still there Crystal? Please talk to me,” she pleaded.
I inhaled and exhaled deeply. “Alright, I have heard what you said Lucy and I have forgiven you, I hold no grudges against you,” I replied.
“Are you sure Crystal? Have you really forgiven me for everything I did? Would you accept me as your friend?” She queried while sniffing in, and holding back her tears.
“Yes Lucy, I have forgiven you so please stop crying. How am I supposed to prove to you that I am no longer mad at you and I don’t hate you?”
“How about you come over to the castle tomorrow, so that we can have a proper discussion. I really need to see you,” she replied.
“Um…No Lucy, I don’t think I can come there,” I replied.
I cannot bring myself to face Logan after what I did to him, he has not tried to contact me since that day which means that he now hates me and I deserve it.
“Please Crystal, I really want to see you but if you can’t come over here, then I can come to your place.” She suggested.
I don’t think that would be a good idea, if she comes here she would see Aidan and that would certainly bring up a new issue.
“Listen Crystal, if you are afraid that I will try to hurt you again, then you can come with a friend or anyone at all. I promise you that I have no bad intentions, I just want to say my apologies to your face,” she added
“Alright, since you insist then I will come there tomorrow, just tell me the time you want me to be there.”
“Really? She half-yelled in excitement. “Thank you so much, please come early in the morning while Logan is still asleep, I don’t want him to see you because he is still upset with you,” she announced.
Of course, I already knew that he would be upset with me, anyone in his position would.
“It’s fine Lucy, I do understand. Don’t worry, I will be there early.” I replied.
“Okay then, enjoy the rest of your day,” I concluded and hung up the call.
I let out a sigh of relief. My life is so full of drama, what games are the three Sisters of Fate playing with my thread?
I stood up and climbed up the stairs to my room. Aidan was already sleeping, I checked his temperature to make sure that he was alright.
Everything appeared to be normal. Not wanting to bother him, I left the room and went to Mary’s room which was now occupied by me.
I went to the bedroom to have a shower and that’s when I realized that my wounds had all healed up, I took off the cotton wool that Michael had used to dress it, the spot was smooth as ever.
To be continued!!