Rise Of The Shadow Luna

Episode four

Sophia’s POV

"Are you okay?" The man asked. “Why do you ask?” I grunted, raising myself up from the bed.

“I'm curious and concerned.” He replied sternly. “Yes, I'm fine. I just need a minute" I replied, quickly leaving the bed. I couldn't comprehend what had just happened.

Was it a set up between Yata and this man? Why couldn't I find Yata anywhere at the full moon celebration? Have I been abducted? And why am I feeling pains on my feet?

These questions circled in my mind until I could eventually calm myself down. “Are you okay?" He asked as he stood up to follow me. "You don't have to answer me, You can always give a nod,” He said, Reaching into a pouch by his side, “I have a little welcome gift for you.”

“Why are you giving me a welcome gift? Who are you?” I asked, my eyes roaming round the room amazed by its magnificence. “I hope you like?” He asked. “Why Yes, I do,” I lied, clutching to the piece of necklace he gave as a gift. He looked relieved and sat beside me as I sat on the bed.

“Okay, so you like the gift, “

"Can you tell me a little about yourself, your childhood, I mean?" He added. I took a deep breath. "Well that was out of the blue" I said. “There's nothing much to it. Nothing you should know.”I continued.

I almost felt remorse for saying that,Perhaps it was rude or a little to harsh, but I wanted to wave away that topic. I wasn't ready to tell my sad story to a weird stranger.

“Please I want to know more about you.”I stared at his handsome face, feeling disgusted by his pretends but then, I don't know why another part of me had a soft spot for him.

“I was tortured for years, and I do not know why. Or maybe I do, But I have refused to accept such reason. So, I killed him and became the Lycan, setting me free and setting my people free.” He explained.

My heart sunk into my stomach. He is the Lycan! That explains his abductuve behavior from earlier. I can't trust him. I am doomed already. I suspected it was a setup for me to open up to him. But,I wouldn't want to experience such intense emotions again. So I decided to keep that to myself

He was talking to me nicely. Could that mean he is not as wicked and brutal as everyone says?

I chuckled slightly. "I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that.” I sympathized, trying to act nice to him. He nodded and left.

I began thinking about the things I learned about Aiden’s hostility, I heard it stemmed from the profound loss of his wife and child during childbirth five years ago.

Despite how much I desired inquiring from him about his past story, I didn’t want to intrude into his past life and annoy him.It seems like both Aiden and I have faced our own struggles and loneliness. But what does he want from me?

It's commendable that he has emerged as a strong warrior, Known and feared by all men despite his challenging past. His past isn’t known by many but his current status remains in the lips of men. How tremendous.

I recalled overhearing Aiden tell Yata about some internal conflict about fulfilling his duties to the pack. I guess it adds another layer to his complex situation.

I lay in bed reflecting on both stories, as I began empathizing with his struggles. Forgetting my own dilemma. His case better, way better than mine. He has built a name for himself and he is feared by men. I love that. Still on bed, lost in my own thoughts I drifted to sleep.

The next day, I woke up to maids around me. “Why am I here?” I asked the maid who was closer to me. “I think you should be directing that question to the Lycan. I'm not in position to answer that.” She replied.

“I've set your bathe, I'll take you now to the bathroom.” the other maid with dark hair announced. “Why goodness, What do you mean? I can bathe by myself, I don't need your help.” I explained politely.

“I am sorry ma’am but The kings orders is that we do it all for you.” She retorted. “Where is he?”

“The king left for a council meeting and would be returning soon.” She replied. The door burst open,“There's someone here to see you my lady.”

She just called me my lady. Why am I getting all these sweet treatments? I couldn't help but wonder as that was way to much for someone who was abducted.

“Me? Any idea who the person is?” I questioned slowly. “A woman named Yata my lady.”

“Finally. She has a lot of explaining to do.” I muttered. The maid stood there as if awaiting an instruction from me. “Is something wrong?” I asked skeptically.

“You haven't given me told me if you want to see this woman, my lady.” I swallowed hard. “I want to see her.” The maid turned to leave. “Hold on. Why do you all call me ‘My lady’? You could always ask me of my name if you want. Please, call me Sophia. My name is Sophia.” I explained politely.

“I’m sorry My lady. It is forbidden that I call the Kings own by her name. I would be served to the vultures at night if I do that. I beg to take my leave now my lady.” I nodded and watched her leave while the others awaited me in the bathroom.

Everything wasn't making sense to me. I needed urgent explanations and I guessed Yata was the only person in place to do that.