Chapter 46 #2
“I did. There are some things you should know.” Selene frowned slightly before she continued.
“I did a lot of things I’m not proud of, and what I did to Abaas was one of them.
I knew the path that was needed for your family, and I also knew how to bend things for them to happen.
I gave Abaas the mate bond with your great-grandmother because I knew this would lead her to your great-grandfather Nathon, who was the mate she needed to create your family’s legacy.
What Abaas went through is because I gave him a bond that wasn’t meant to be.
I knew that a demon would frighten the fairies, and that would lead to Alice being sent away.
Alice is such a sweet, kind, and tender fairy.
But she’s never been a fighter, and she has feared demons since she was little. ”
Lucie bit her bottom lip as it quivered slightly. “He went mad. He thought something was wrong with him. His wolf drove him crazy. So everything that happened to my family because of Abaas can also be traced to you.”
“In part, yes. Most would do anything to get the person they love back. I did what I had to, though it did lead to some unfortunate events.” Selene looked into Lucie’s eyes and smiled.
“Balance needed to be restored. And a war needed to happen. Abaas was an unfortunate casualty for the greater good. Like I said, most would do anything to get the person they loved back, and I am no exception. To bring Endymion back, I set a path for war.” She watched Lucie’s eyes flicker at her angrily.
“Your family may need to see this, because Abaas’ existence will be tough on them.
So give them this vision … all of this, including our conversation now.
” She held out two crystals and blew them to Lucie.
“You can give one to sweet Reiya and one to your grandmother Lita. Lita can always explain things to Alice.”
Lucie was quiet for a moment. What was done was done, and arguing about it with the goddess didn’t change anything. It was obvious Selene knew she had done something cruel, so what would be the point? Instead, she looked around the void she was in. “So where am I now?”
“Inside yourself, where you can’t feel the pain, though your body is still writhing from it.”
“I want to be aware.” Lucie’s voice was calm and she met with Selene’s eyes. “I don’t want to hide, even from the pain.”
“You’re surrounded by guardians now. Each one is taking turns helping you. But I’ll be honest … it’s a lot of pain. This is me trying to help you get through this as easily as possible.”
A faint smile spread over Lucie’s lips. “Thank you. I appreciate it. But pain also makes us stronger, even the emotional pain.” She thought about Derrick.
She was confused, but this was exactly why she needed to be awake during all of this.
“I need to be aware of everything that’s going on.
I don’t need anyone making decisions on my behalf. ”
“I owe your family a lot. They gave me my Endymion back. I’m more hands-off these days, but when it comes to your family, I just can’t help giving a couple of gentle nudges.”
“Like the mate bond with Derrick?”
Selene smiled. “That soulmate bond doesn’t do much good when you aren’t marked.
A connection like that is a special gift, but one I couldn’t give alone.
I can make a soulmate connection with the wolves on my own.
But with other species, I needed some help.
Endymion helped form a soulmate connection with the vampire boy.
” She began to say something else but instead breathed in deeply.
“When it came to getting Endymion back, I didn’t care and did whatever was necessary.
He was all that mattered. But I live with it now.
What I did …” She looked at Lucie with a faint, sad smile.
“I’m sure you can understand on some level because of the mate bond.
Anyway …” Selene met with Lucie’s eyes confidently.
“If you’re sure you want out, I will have Abaas release his seal on you.
His energy sealed you away from the pain before I came, and in his condition, he really needs to rest. Don’t worry.
I’ll put him to sleep for you. Well, brace yourself. This is going to hurt.”
Lucie didn’t even get a second to say anything.
The goddess disappeared and she felt an intense burn wash over her body.
The pain swept over her in painful blows.
As if coming up for air from under the water, she gasped, trying to fill her constricted lungs.
Her eyes popped open and she saw many familiar faces all staring at her.
“Lucie!” Freja grabbed her hand. “You’re back. What happened? Where is the green energy?”
“Selene put him to sleep since he needs to be resting.” Lucie set her jaw as she shifted into the chest behind her. She glanced back to see Chasen wincing in pain. “Feels like a massage, huh?”
Chasen chuckled. “A walk on the beach.”
“Selene? The Moon Goddess? What does she want now?” Reiya asked. She felt a bit anxious, especially with the premonition about Alexa.
“Well she was going to help keep me from experiencing this pain, but I told her I didn’t want to miss out on the fun.” Lucie groaned as another wave hit her. “And there is something else too. But I’m too tired for that now.”
“Shhh, just rest, Lucie,” Freja cooed to her daughter.
Alexa trickled more of her ice magic over Lucie. “Let me know if it’s too much.”
“I’m burning up. Keep it coming. Remember that time you froze all my clothes when me and Mikah pranked you? I could go for that now.”
“Lee is back and is waiting for you guys out in the hall,” Reiya said calmly, looking at her brother.
“Baby girl, just hang tough. I’ll be right back.” Hunter leaned down and kissed Lucie’s forehead before proceeding out of the room with Xander and Grandpa Sage. The Great Sage walked out of the room and purposely left the door open just a crack, preventing the room from being completely soundproof.
“Alright, Chasen. let’s see what this pain is all about.” Mikah walked up to the bed and sat beside Lucie.
In the brief shift between guardians, the pain attacked Lucie mercilessly.
Her body was being ripped apart as her different energies fought against each other.
She screamed in pain as the lava beat against her.
Mikah pulled her tightly against him. She felt him spin her body around and tilt her chin up to him.
“Forgive me, Lucie,” Mikah said quickly before smashing his lips into hers.