The Moon Goddess' mistake

22. Do we still hate her?

22. Do we still hate her?

Gabriella’s POV

Ben slowly approached Rob and leaned down closer to him.

“I hope you won’t hate me when you wake up. I hope I will be good enough for you” he whispered and kissed his lips. Then leaned closer to his neck and inhaled deeply before he extended his canines and slowly punctured his neck while holding Rob’s face with his hand.

When he was done, Ben stood up but his eyes never left Rob’s face. I noticed the tent in his lower area and covered Lorelei’s eyes.

“Ben, do you mind covering yourself?” I said and Ben blushed as soon as he realized what I was talking about. He moved one chair next to the bed and sat down. He held Rob’s hand in his and rubbed circles in the back of his hand with his thumb.

“What you said was correct. Rob never liked the things I did. Now that I think about it, even in the orphanage he distracted me many times when I saw you and wanted to come make fun of you. I guess he only participated in that to impress me.” Ben shook his head. “He likes being a warrior, though, but he is more of the protector type and I am a fighter. He loves cooking, too. He would often bring me food, claiming it was from the kitchen but I always knew he made it. How could I be so blind?”

“I think it was for the better. You would’ve rejected him on the spot” I voiced my thoughts. Lory held my hand and squeezed it and I felt warmth.

“Bones and Doras are ancient wolves. They were the first same s*x mates and this is their first reincarnation where they would be together. If they failed to be together in this lifetime they would’ve died. Lorelei just transferred this information to me. I guess she didn’t know how to explain it.” I said and smiled at Lorelei who returned with a bright smile of her own.

“Would you stay with me until he wakes up?” Ben asked quietly

“Sure, let me mindlink Daniel to take Lory.”

“Babe, Rob is still in critical condition but I think he will be ok. Can you come and take Lory? I need to stay with Ben and Rob.” I mindlinked my mate.

“On my way, beautiful. What’s going on over there?” he asked and I told him everything that happened. 

He came a few minutes later bringing lunch for me and Ben and took Lory to the packhouse to have lunch with Jasmine and the alpha family.

“Ben, come eat with me” I said and he reluctantly left Rob’s side to join me.

The afternoon went by. Me and Ben talked a lot, getting to know each other. The whole time he was glued to the chair next to Rob's bed holding his hand.

“Will you stay the night?” I asked

“Yes. You probably miss your family, I want to let you go and be with them, but I am also scared to face Rob on my own.” he was looking at his hands, playing with his thumbs

“Don’t worry about it. Danny is with the pups and he knows about your situation and understands you need the support. “ I assured him

“How did you end up with the alpha’s brother? I thought you were mates with alpha Nate? If you don’t mind me asking.”

“That is a long story but we have some time to waste I guess. I can’t tell you the whole story, though. Not yet anyways.”

And I told him a short version of our story leaving out the prophecy and the training and the missing goddess

“Let’s get some rest. You can lay on the couch. I want to be closer to Rob” Ben said and stood up. I lied on the couch and covered myself with the blanket Ben gave me.

Rob’s POV

I was in the darkness for what felt like forever. I remember what happened before the darkness and I think I am dead. I am ready for it, too, as long as I know that he is safe. I love Ben so much even though I know he doesn’t feel the same way. But it is getting harder to live like this - so close to him and yet so far away. 

I am ready to leave the world of the living and I know Doras is ready too. He was getting weaker as the days went by and I felt bad for putting him through this but I knew Ben wouldn’t accept us.

Suddenly I felt warmth throughout my body and I saw a light in the distance. I hope that is the afterlife. I walk towards the light but I don’t seem to be getting closer. I started running faster and faster and after what felt like forever it looked like I was getting closer. The light started growing, I slowed my pace but the light came closer and closer until it engulfed me and… What the hell?

I’m in the darkness again. But this time I feel my body sore. I thought I wouldn’t feel pain in the afterlife? Maybe I am being punished for failing as a mate? I tried to move but I felt something heavy pinning me down. I tried to open my eyes, maybe that’s why I see only darkness. It was painful but I wanted to see my surroundings. 

My eyes fluttered open and it took me a while to adjust my sight. It was still dark but not the same empty darkness. I was in a room. I looked around and concluded it was a hospital room. So I didn’t die?

I looked to see what was preventing me from moving and I saw a strong hand around my waist soft breath caressing my neck. I touched the hand and I felt tingles. No! This can’t be, can it? I tried to move again but the hand pulled me closer to a hard chest. Oh my goddess! What is going on?

My heart started pounding a million times a minute and I felt like it was going to explode, something started beeping fast and loud.

“Rob, are you ok? What is going on?” Ben asked urgently. He sounded worried? Panicked even? What the hell is going on?

His grip loosened and I turned around and I saw him. His handsome face only inches away from mine. He was lying in the small bed next to me.

“Ben” I breathed. I didn’t know what to think.

“What is going on?” I was afraid to ask but I had to know

“I know… “ he trailed off. He knows? Oh no! He knows! Is he going to reject me now? Panic started to come back

“Please calm down, Rob. I know I have been the worst mate in the universe and a really bad friend but if you give me one last chance I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you. I am not good at relationships but I promise I will try my hardest to make you happy. I…” He was rambling and I had to put a stop to it. I smashed my lips on his. He stiffened for a moment but recovered fast and met the urge in my kiss with his own. I bit his lower lip asking for entrance and he granted me one. 

Goddess, I have waited for this for more than 15 years. After the first and only kiss we shared when we found out we were mates, Ben thought it was just a dream. He didn't know it was me, he was wasted. And I didn't have the guts to tell him.

I explored his mouth with my tongue hungrily. He tasted amazing. His hand trailed down my waist and pulled me closer to his body. I felt his hardness against mine and I instinctively thrusted my hips towards his for more friction.

This must be heaven. I would die every day if I woke up to this. Someone cleared their throat and interrupted us. Ben buried his face in my neck. I could feel the warmth of his face. Is he blushing? Maybe he is ashamed? I looked up and saw the betta female looking at us with a smirk on her ugly face. 

Ok, I know she is not ugly but Ben hated her so we have to be mean, right?

“Sorry to interrupt but the doctor is waiting outside the door. I asked him to give you a minute before he comes in.” This is so confusing. Her eyes glazed over and the doctor came in. Ben stood up from the bed carefully and I felt the warmth of his body leaving me and that made me sad. I pouted. The betta giggled and Ben chuckled softly.

What is going on here? Do we still hate her or is she a friend? Wait, did I end up in a parallel world where Ben and Gabriella are friends and he loves me? I am so confused, I am getting a headache.

The doctor said something about my vitals but I was too deep in my thoughts to hear him. He left the room and I glared at Gabriella.

“Why are you here?” I asked her and she giggled. She f*****g giggled? Ben just smiled at her blushing and came closer to me.

“Do we still hate her?” I whispered but I knew she could hear me, too.

She threw her head back in full blown laughter. I looked at Ben, he just smiled softly at me and shook his head ‘no’.

“Someone please start explaining because I am so confused. Is this a parallel universe where we are friends? Or is this heaven? I know it can’t be hell because we were just making out and it felt like heaven..” Ben’s face got redder but he had a smirk on his face.

“A werewolf who believes in heaven and hell..” The betta giggled and shook her head

Ben sat next to me and held my hand. Yes, this is heaven, it must be. 

“Betta Gabriella helped me realize my feelings for you. I mean my true feelings and the real reason why I was such an asshole to everyone. It took me too long to realize that what I have always needed was right next to me. I had to mark you because you were dying…” Ben trailed off. I touched my neck and felt his mark. My eyes widened

“I know I did it without your consent but you were dying and I didn’t want to lose you. You can reject me if you don’t want to accept me. I will understand.” Ben said with a sad face

“Ben, I’ve been in love with you for more than 20 years, why would I reject you now that you have finally accepted me?!” He smiled shyly at me. He is shy? Who is this person?

“Ok, boys, you will have more time to talk when you get home. Ben, take your mate out of this hospital and I will meet you both in a few hours for meditation.” The betta said

“Wait, I just died, can’t we skip one stupid meditation?” I didn’t hate meditating, I actually liked it but I wanted to spend some time with Ben

“Alright. But no skipping the evening class” She said smirking. She saw right through me but I didn’t care. She tapped Ben’s shoulder and left us.

“So, when can we go?” I asked

“Now. Come.” Ben held out his hand to help me get up and led me out of the hospital. We reached his home and he held the door open for me. I looked at him confused.

“We need to talk and I don’t want to be away from you tonight” he blushed again. Oh Goddess, this man will be the death of me. I love him.