Kaila
The next morning
The same guards appeared in my room, carried me out of the bed and put me on the wheelchair.
I exhaled, my throat was surprisingly dry.. I was patched, they wheeled me out of the room, stopping just enough to close the door, however;
"Kaila." someone called my name and I shifted my gaze to the direction.
She stood at the end of the corridor for a brief moment, just looking at me, but now her feeble legs were moving at a speed of a two years old.
The door was closed with a final creak and the guard grabbed the pusher to wheeled me again.
"Stop!" I uttered, lifting my gaze to look at the guards who paid me no mind.
"Let me have a few seconds with her...please."
"We were instructed to bring you, not waiting along the way."
"Then watch me get into that hall and say no to the marriage because some narrow-minded guards wouldn't allow me to see my grandmother."
They stopped almost immediately, understanding the gravity of my threat.
Irene cupped my cheeks as soon as she got to my side, her trembling fingers tracing the skin of my cheeks, "Look how sunken you you've turned... I'm sorry... it's my fault, it's my fault I'm sorry Kaila."
Her tears like raindrops fell on my laps, and some on my fingers as I held her, "I'm fine… I will be fine…it's not your fault Irene." It's their fault, it's my fault for loving the wrong man. Irene situation was no better than mine, despite being the mother of the pack previous Luna, my mother. She also slaved for the Wellesley family after they took over the pack.
She sniffled, her damp eyelashes fluttering slightly, "I promised your mother to protect you, to take care of you… yet… I.. I couldn't fulfill any of it, I let her down… I don't deserve your forgiveness." her voice was cracked.
"Please don't cry, what will you have me do when you're crying? You're strong... you taught me to be strong." I exhaled, hide the vibration in my voice.
"I'm going to accept the marriage, but I don't think I will be able to do it when you're breaking apart like this.."
"Please don't… he's a devil… Kaila. He killed Alpha Gabriel just that night he brought you back… he… he.. killed most of the warriors, we almost lost… but… but that woman's son! He despicably gave you off when the devil strikes a deal with him."
I grabbed her arm, shaking her with it, "I'm okay Irene… I'm going to be okay, but can you promise to hold on till I'm back? You have my words, I will be back."
"Kaila.. no… no…" she cried holding onto my arm.
Pushing her back slightly, I Sniffled back my sobs, "Please get me to the ceremonial hall." I nodded at the guards taking back my arm that was grasped by Irene.
I was wheeled away successfully, it took every bit of my self control not to break apart in front of her, pushed these people away and crawled back to her. However, I've made up my mind.
Pointed looks were flashed at me the moment I was wheeled into the ceremonial hall. It was filled with a lot of people unlike yesterday when it was just us few, truly, most despicable shits are done indoors.
The Alpha seat was empty, James wasn't occupying it. Luna Aurora also didn't occupy her usual seat next to it.
The room was tense, my lips curled up with a slight smile, it's ironic how life revolves. Just a few days ago, I was at their mercy, they chanted to have me killed, they named me the killer who stabbed a boy in his sleep.
My fate was upon them when I was bound in silver chains, but now they're tensed up because a no from me means their end, Thane Blackthorn wouldn't hesitate to burn them all, he wouldn't hold back to unleash hell upon them, upon us.
My gaze involuntarily flew to the man, he was sitting with both shoulders held high, standing out of place for every good reason possible, he was dressed in a fine rich attire embroidered with gold. His piercing emerald green eyes was locked on mine intensely, I never gets to see him last night in the dark, however now that I'm seeing his perfect features, sharp brows, and his ridiculously long lashes that rivaled women's, he was devilishly goodlooking. I've always thought James was goodlooking, but seeing this man, James stood no chance against him.
If it wasn't from my present situation, judging by his appearance, I'd think I'm having a real bonding ceremony. However, I knew enough.
I retracted my gaze, looking upfront.
"We are here today, to bear witness to the truce between moonstone pack and Thane Blackthorn of the Bloodraven pack." A man of the pack council took the words upon himself and announced.
"Do kaila Wynter take this fate upon herself to marry Thane Blackthorn so her pack would be safe?"
Luna Aurora and James were at the edge of their seats, waiting for what my answer is going to be,
I glanced around to see Irene's red rimmed eyes begging me to say no to the cruel fate bestowed upon me,
Tearing my gaze from her face with high resolve, I took a deep breath, "I kaila Wynter of moonstone pack, daughter of Helena Wynter and Seth Wynter accept this fate but on one condition." I stated, knowing whatever agreement was made here will be irreversible,
"What request do you have lady kaila?"
"I requested my grandmother to be provided a warm place to sleep and wake, taken care of properly, and treated no less than the Luna of this pack."
The man turned to Luna Aurora who looked as though she'd just eaten vinegar, with her nose twitching.
"Do you agree with this Luna Aurora?"
"Yes, I agreed on her behalf." James declared, earning an incredulous look from Luna Aurora, but James pretended he didn't see her anger.
"Then the bonding union may proceed."
Thane stepped forward to my side, taking my hands gently like a newborn, he lifted it to his face, leaned his lips closer, then he eventually planted a soft kiss on it.
His hands went to my back and the other aimed for my leg, he lifted me off the wheelchair, as careful as one would handle a thin ice, "No one here is worthy of blessing our union," He announced to the graveyard silent room.
"So I Thane Blackthorn of Bloodraven pack promise to protect and care for you, lady kaila Wynter of moonstone pack, and by the moonlit, I bond myself to you."
"I accept your bonding." I answered with a nod, straining my neck to glance at Irene, considering her personality, she was looking straight at me with red eyes. I avert my gaze hurriedly looking back at Thane.
He leaned his head just enough to leave our lips a few inches apart. His lips brushed on mine briefly, our eyes were locked, I stared at his emerald green eyes and his whispered promises from last night echoed in my head: 'Then allow me to be your fire.'
His warm breath tickled my nose and he closed the little space remaining between us, taking my lips in a slow sensual kiss. I'm more than ready to become stronger, come back for what's rightfully mine! and cut them that hold it into pieces, till then, I'm willing to be used so I can use him. closing my eyes, I wrapped my hands around his neck deepening the kiss.