Rose's POV (Three years later)
I stood infront of a burning tree which was stuck by thunder a mere seconds ago. If this goes on, I doubt a tree is going to be left in this vast forest. Should I let it be to see how quick helicopters and rescuers are?
I mean, it doesn't sound too bad to give them some work, right? Shaking my thoughts off, I collected water drops that have been in the air and put the fire off the tree which has almost turned to its ashes.
I sighed in content as I looked at myself, who was now able to control any sort of natural elements. A huge thanks goes to Layla and Cameron. I've always thought that cultivation always was fantasy thing that only happened in books and science fiction but now that I am able to control them, I can say everything is possible in this world.
I don't always summon thunder to burn trees, infact, I decided that the animals in the forests deserve some rest without having their guards up after years of me harassing them. I didn't technically kill them, but I used my powers on them.
Layla has been guiding me throughout the years, teaching me how to control this stuff which still fascinates me. I walked further into the deep and dark woods because the air was much better inside. And most importantly, people can't find me there.
For the past three years, I've been staying in this forest with Xavier, Harry, Jessica, Tyler and we've had great time here. We've changed massively over the years with the arduous training. The training still goes on and we usually go hunting in the forest. And after the training, I take a few hours nap since I will be coming out into the forest to meditate in nature and cultivate.
I gathered twigs that were scattered around the ground with a swing of my hand and lit it easily. After all, water, air and fire were the very first skills I've learnt and these stuffs are just a piece of a cake to me. I try my best to not give myself away when we are in training, which has worked so far.
Layla was walking by my side and we both walked towards the rock that was opposite the bonfire. Whenever we would be out to practice, Layla would be out of my body and get the so-called freedom and privacy she needs.
I stopped in my tracks and whipped my head around when the wind carried a familiar scent and I screamed when a black figure stood infront of me.
It was scarier than any horror movies I've seen because I am not scared by ghosts but the person infront of me looked even scarier. I shivered and cowered away in fear as the figure started to walk towards us.
Layla was frozen on the ground to the extent that she forgot to get back into my body. Both of us were scared to death and I breathed out in relief when I saw the person I've had a crush on for years, Tyler.
Yes, I've started to like Tyler and no matter how much I told myself that we are impossible and we are just best friends, I couldn't ignore the butterflies and nervousness I felt when I was near him.
Recently, I've decided to ignore him in order to move on but who would have thought he's been stalking me?
"Tyler." I called out breathlessly. But then I realized he wasn't looking at me. I followed his gaze and gasped as it fell on Layla.
He can see her?! Is it just a coincidence or can he really see her? OH MY FREAKING GOD!
"Tyler?" I called out louder this time, trying to catch his attention. But the moment he directed his gaze at me, I became as rigid as an iron bar. I stumbled a few steps back when Tyler ran towards me with angry steps. I let out a yelp when he gripped my shoulders with a tight grip and I felt like they were almost dislocated.
"Tyler! It hurts! Let go! Please!" I pleaded but it was ignored as he was almost taken over by his wolf. His ragged breath slowed down when he closed his eyes and loosened his grip on my shoulders.
"Who is she? How do you know her?" He asked, his eyes still closed and I looked at Layla who was standing there, still in shock and frozen.
"What are you talking about?"
"Rose, I am not in the mood to play around with you right now. YOU KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT! WHO THE HELL IS SHE?!" He now screamed at me, scaring hell out of me because he had never, ever yelled at me.
His scream seemed to wake Layla up from her daydream because she was soon back in my head, relieving me a bit. But still, I was scared to core as an angry bull stood infront of me, trying to calm his anger. In less than a second, everything disappeared from his eyes and a mixture of confusion and uncertainty took over him as he witnessed the scene.
He was no longer angry and his mouth started to open and close. I stood infront of him, unmoving and speechless. Tyler has been looking through my skull for the past few minutes which made me uneasy. I stumbled as I tried to dodge Tyler who walked towards me with his arms wide.
Unexpectedly, he hugged me and I stood there not knowing what to do. What would you guys do at this point? I don't even understand what's going on.
"I found you. It's been always you! I didn't do anything wrong by loving you! You're my mate!" Tyler mumbled under his breath which made me breathless at his confession. He loved me?! I am his mate?
I- What????!!
Before I could recover from the shock, Tyler pulled away and grinned at me like a little puppy who met its owner after weeks of separation.
"Do you have any idea, how bloody fucking happy I am right now? I've been dreading to find you for all my life! Who would have thought you were always with me? By my side?" Tyler hugged me again and I stood there, unable to move and just hear my heart beating frantically.
I am his what? His mate?!
My crush is my mate?! Is it even possible? Is he lying?
'No, he isn't. No one except you and our mate can see my true form in this world and he is the only one who can see me. I am certain he is our mate.' When I heard Layla's firm voice in my head, I started to hyperventilate from all the information.
OH MY GOD! Who would have thought someone as handsome as him be my mate?' Layla fangirled in my head and I once doubted if she really is the so-called Deity of werewolves but that was the least of my concern when I realized that my crush is my destined one.
"OH MY GOD!" I then jumped on Tyler after breaking myself from the daze I was in and he was looking at me with so much love. I did the only thing I wanted to do, and I hugged the hell out of him. I don't care if I am gonna break a few of his bones at this point.
I and Layla decided that our private training is over and we can have some time with Tyler. So, after calming our hormonal and excited asses, we decided to take a walk, hand in hand.
"If we are truly mates, why didn't we find out sooner?" I asked him.
"Well, I am not sure. I could only tell you were my mate when I saw your wolf, Layla. It wasn't particularly me though, it was my wolf and I knew it then. But I still can't believe your wolf is the Moon Goddess." Tyler said, amusement clear as crystal in his voice.
"Well, maybe I really am a lucky bitch. I mean, I got you, handsome, hot, caring and perfect person as my mate after all these years. " I was yanked back as Tyler stopped walking and that's when I realized I almost gave away the fact that I had crush on him.
"Do I sense a double meaning here?" He smirked a bit which made me smack his head.
"Use your brain for something else."
"Like?" He leaned closer to me and I giggled as I turned my head away from him. I pried my hands out of his and ran away from him. Tyler started to run to catch up and as usual, he caught me like a piece of a cake. Both of us quietly got into my room and got into bed.
We were basically cuddling and it was the best feeling ever.
"Have you ever thought of me as a man rather than a male best friend before you found out we are mates?" Tyler asked after a long, comfortable silence which caught me off-guard because I've always seen him as a man, not the other way around.
"Hm. Why?"
"Don't dodge my question. Have you?" The more he insisted on knowing, the more flustered I got.
"I don't kno-"
"That isn't fair! Yes, or No?" I groaned when he bugged but still refused to give my answer away.
"Why do you wanna know it so bad?"
"Because I want to." He pouted and I almost gave away the answer.
"Maybe?"
"Oh my god." Tyler bit his lips and mumbled some words that I couldn't catch and he rolled away from me, making me wonder if I shouldn't have said it. But he soon rolled over and snuggled close to me, his head in the place where my neck and collarbone met, his breath making me shiver with pure delight.
"I love you. Goodnight, love." My heart stopped and I forgot how to breathe as he said it and fell asleep. My eyes were as wide as the saucer as his voice kept ringing in my ears.
He loves me? Tyler loves me? What did I do to deserve this?
"I love you too. Good night, babe." I whispered and landed a soft and light kiss on his forehead before I got the blanket to cover us and went to sleep. Gosh, I am the happiest woman on earth.
Yay!