The Betrayed Luna: Twin For My Mate

8

** Later at Night **

Elara's pov…

"Can you just let me be for a while?" Ember requested and I sighed.

Since we came back from hunting the evil rogue who killed some of us, Ember has been so down, quiet and sad about Ryder's death. In fact, everyone was sad about his death. Even though I wasn't that close to him, I still feel so pained by his death. If he hadn't sacrificed himself, who knows what that evil rouge would have done to us?

"But you have been in this room, curled up like a ball and refusing to even talk to me. I know it hurts, but you just have to let go and pray that his gentle soul rests in peace." I spoke softly to her as I rubbed her back soothingly.

She suddenly sat up on the bed she was laying and sniffed.

“ I guess you don't understand how it feels to lose someone dear to you. Do you understand what that means? That means I am never going to be setting my eyes on Ryder again. He is gone for good," Ember said with clenched fists as she tried to suppress the pain she was feeling.

When I noticed she was about to start another round of tears, I pulled her for a warm hug, and she began crying on my shoulders.

"It's going to be fine, the moon goddess surely had a reason why she allowed Ryder's death. He is going to be fine up there, and I am sure the last thing he wants is you to cry and get bereaved because of him. I know it's not easy to let go, especially if it's someone you cherish, but you just have to. I consoled her and she slowly broke the hug.

"Thanks for your soothing words little sis, I feel better now, it's just that I need some time to rest." She muttered and I sighed.

"Promise me that you're not going to start wetting your pillow with tears again," I said with a pout and she chuckled.

"I promise, I won't cry again, so stop getting worried about me, have you forgotten how strong and tough I am?" Ember boasted, and I laughed lightly.

"Of course I haven't. How can I forget that?"

"So, do you want me to bring you dinner?"

"Nah! Once I am ready to eat, I will let you know. For now, I just want you to go to bed and have enough rest and sleep. Today has been a long day.“

"Okay sis, but I am still going to come back and check up on you," I said, standing up from the bed.

"Fighting!" I bumped fists with hers and we both chuckled before I left her room completely.

Immediately I stepped out of her room, I let out a deep sigh.

How can I even sleep after what happened today? I still can't get today's scene off my head. What if that evil rogue comes to our little abode here and attacks us?

From what I noticed, the rogue seemed so strong and dangerous, and he was not going to stop hunting.

Surprisingly, I am just learning about the rogue today. I am sure it has done a lot of harm in other packs and places. My sister kept it from me because she probably didn't want to get scared, but I saw it all today.

It's going to be very difficult to defeat that rogue because of its toughness. I wonder where it came from and how it got this strong. Is it a banished Alpha who turned into a rogue or what? I sincerely don't know,

When Ember gets back to her usual self, we are going to have a long discussion about this.

My mind drifted to the growing baby in my belly and I swallowed so hard.

Now, there's no means of contacting Lukas to tell him about my pregnancy. I will have to take care of myself and the unborn child.

I think there's no need to press on further, even if I ended up telling Lukas about the child, he wouldn't have believed me and might have even thrown me out.

I am in this hard phase alone, and I know it's going to be hard for me to pull through.

What freaks me out the most is the evil rouge that is out for hunting.

I am nothing but a weak she-wolf. How do I even protect myself and not even talk more about protecting my unborn child?

I know I should be angry that I am carrying a child for a man who I seem dead to and non-existent, but the child also belongs to me.

The child did nothing wrong, so there shouldn't be any ready for me to pass any form of aggression on the child.

That moment I stepped out of Lukas life and pack, I secretly made a promise to myself that I would be coming back stronger and different.

And now that I've got a child's responsibility, I've got to do everything within my power to protect my child and make sure he/she comes out strong and great unlike me. My unborn child won't have the cruel fate I was subjected to.

I sniffed as I was beginning to get emotional, I faked a smile and caressed my flat tummy.

"Momma, got your back," I whispered and chuckled lightly.

I exhaled sharply and decided to breathe in the fresh air outside. I would have loved to take a walk, but everyone had to be on alert, the evil rogue might be lurking in some hidden corner.

I stepped out of the house and was surprised to see Aiden,

"Hey! Was just about to knock," he said, and I faked a smile, feeling so awkward around him. He finally knows about my pregnancy that I have been trying so hard to hide from him. I feel a bit ashamed though I know it's not a crime to get pregnant.

"What of Ember?" He asked. Was he here to see my sister or me?

"She is in her room, she says she wants to be alone for the time being," I replied, avoiding his eyes as much as I could, and he sighed.

"Can...we...talk....somewhere else?" I finally gathered the courage to ask him.

Not to talk about my pregnancy, but to talk of something else most especially about what happened earlier today.

"Okay, do you have any place in mind?" He asked simply and I played with my fingers thinking of what to say.

"You can come in,"

Oh s**t! How stupid I sound,I should have just asked him from the onset if he would like to talk with me inside.

He went in first and I followed him behind closely, I don't know why I was so nervous.

I sat on the couch opposite the one he was sitting and exhaled.

I knew he was mad even though he doesn't look like one who is mad, but I can sense it.

Normally, Aiden is always smiling and cheerful with me but he just has a blank expression on his face and talks simply.

I feel so sad and unhappy about that. I wasn't sure about how I felt but I like Aiden because of his positive vibes and how kind, nice and sweet he was towards me.

No guy has ever shown me such a sweet side before.

"Would you like to take anything at all?" I asked him, trying to act socially.

"Elara, I am sure you're fully aware that everyone is in a grieving mood, so please, just go straight to the point." Aiden suddenly said and I bit my lower lips. Why is he being so mean!?

"Even me too! Anyway, I just want to say thank you for saving my ass today. You shielded me the whole time during the attack. I almost got hurt by that rogue but you...”

He suddenly interrupted me, "It's not something you should be that grateful for. Anyone in my shoes would have done the same thing. Everyone has a responsibility to help others who are in danger," Aiden said, and I nodded.

I didn't like the way we were just talking casually, I didn't want our conversation to end quickly. I still wanted him to stay a bit longer.

"Errm, I just wanted to ask about that evil rogue. What are we all going to do about it? I am sure it's still going to come and hunt, I am really scared," I muttered and he sighed.

"I wish I could lay my hands on it and end the evil rogue. It would have killed me if Ryder not intervened and ended up getting killed instead. I really can't wait to end that rogue !" Aiden cussed. He sounded pained.

I don't blame him though, I would feel worse if someone died because of me.

Silence ensued between us again, and I didn't know what to say to break it. I really hated the cold air between us!!!

"Was it because of the pregnancy that you have been trying to resist me?" Aiden suddenly asked and I looked at him swiftly.