Dea Della Luna

Chapter 2: Part 4

Chapter 2: Part 4

POV Azeen

It’s been 4 weeks since I last saw Carmella and Luca, Sarah and I have been busy placing protection spells on the entire city, plus those that live here. We had to fight off a few rogues trying to get King Declan free, but for the most part it was a pretty decent month. I let Roger and Bethany off the hook, for taking care of me. Bethany was so relieved and actually moved to Texas to be with her family, she even hugged me, she apologized for the way she treated me, and said the booze was her down fall, and if my parents had not have approached her or Roger that night she would have left him long ago and got sober. Roger and Bethany were not actually married, which I didn’t realize but it didn’t really surprise me either. Roger stayed in the house; he was the town drunk and will continue to be that way until he dies. Sarah helped me find a house in Okanagan Falls, and set it up. We placed protection spells on the house and property which was just over 150 acres, I won’t remember it being done but at least it’s done.  The inheritance that I received from my parents is enough to last me 9 life times.

I was able to meet my Grandparents; I spent a few days in between everything getting to know them. I Apologized for what I was doing, and for the fact that I was not fighting to get their kingdom back. They understood it all and agreed that what I was doing was the best course of action.

I visited with my Uncle Roberts, he too agreed with what I was doing, but said I was doing it the wrong with putting Luca to sleep for a month. My Aunty didn’t want to see me; she said it hurt too much to know that I would just throw away my gifts and that I was being selfish, if she only knew the whole truth and just how unselfish I was being.

Akela and I spent many of hours running together and talking to me. She really helped guide me through everything.  I adopted a dog and Akela made me promise to name her Akela as well, so that way she was always with me, even if I didn’t know it. Last night was the hardest for her and I, we both cried, knowing that it was time to say goodbye to each other,  She has been silent all day.

Today is my final day as an immortal, today I see everyone. I have done my best at avoiding those who would want to see me, only making my presence known when needed. I put the last of my belongings in my car, and head over to the hospital. It’s time for me to wake Luca and say goodbye, I need to be at my new place before midnight.

I pull into the parking lot of the hospital and park my car as close as I can to the entrance, I want to get in and out as quick as possible, Okanagan Falls was only a 2 hour drive from here, but the less time that I spend near Luca the better, I don’t want to chance him changing my mind. I walk into Luca’s room and his mother, father and Carmella are sitting around him. First it was Antonio that saw me, he just nodded his head at me, then his mother there was no nod from her, just a disapproving look. Hmm if she only knew what I had been doing this past month to ensure all their safety and will be doing to just protect the entire town. Carmella looks at me, “Will I get time to say goodbye to you, or is this just it?” I walked over to her and placed my hand on her shoulder.

“I’m sorry Carmella for this past month, I wish there was another way to do this, but there isn’t.”

“There really is Azeen; you’re just choosing the wrong one.” Carmella says with a bit of anger.

“This will be our goodbye, and I promise it will be so much easier tomorrow.”

I removed my hand from Carmella’s shoulder and walked over to Luca, I stared at him for a couple of seconds. He looked at peace, his beard had grown long but he did look dam sexy with the beard.  He was dressed in a pair of grey sweat pants which did nothing to hide the large bulge from between his legs, he had on a green T-shirt and it was loose fitting. His hands were placed on his chest almost like he was praying. Those strong hands, all month I keep dreaming about us together that day in Whispering Pines, the way he made love to me. It was magical!

I place my hand over top of Luca’s and say Time to awake my Love, and then lean down and kiss him on the lips.

I turn away from him and start walking towards the door, shielding the tears in my eyes from everyone, “Are you really going to just walk out that door and not say Goodbye Azeen?” I hear Luca say, I stop in front of the door, lean my hand on the frame to help hold my composure. “Some things are better left unsaid Luca. I wish you and everyone here a happy life” I flicked my right wrist and walked out the room. Leaving all of them in a daze, in a few moments they will come to and have absolutely no idea about me. There only concern will be Luca.

I walk out of the hospital, and my heart is literally breaking but I have to do this now “I Azeen Elizabeth Guardian of all, hereby reject you Luca Alistair, Future Alpha of Bella Luna pack.”

The pain inside me is horrific; I would rather be beat over and over than feel this. My heart feels like its being shattered into a million pieces, like there is nothing left for me in this world. The tears just start flowing from my eyes, I run to my car and just drive.

It felt like I had been driving for hours, when really it was only just 2. I pull up into my driveway; Akela is sitting in the Window wagging her tail waiting for me.  It’s not a large house, but it is an elegant home, it was built specifically to enjoy the beautiful land and Valley views. When you walk in you are greeted with an open concept floor, It has 20 ft ceilings, and extensive hand scraped hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has a large pantry, nook and formal dining room, which Sarah and I changed into my craft/painting room because it’s Ceiling to floor windows and is a perfect place to paint. The living room has a beautiful rock fireplace; just off the living room is my bedroom which has a opulent 5 piece ensuite with a large soaker tub, steam shower and a walk in closet that was the size of my old bedroom.   Down the hall from my room are 2 more bedrooms and a 4 piece bathroom, laundry room and an office that is attached to the garage which Sarah and I turned into a library.  The property has a beautiful creek that runs through it that is home to fish, beavers, ducks, geese and so many other little animals. I have a barn that is home to 4 horses, a donkey and 3 goats, and a chicken coop that has 32laying chickens and a rooster.

I turn the engine off in my car and make my way into the house Akela greets me at the door, I bend down and give her a quick kiss on the nose, and tell her to go lay down, and in true husky form she protests.

“Okay well how’s this idea then, you go run outside for a bit, would that make you happier.” I throw my keys on the table beside the door and walk across the living room to the back door, Akela jumping around excitedly, when I am not home she only has access to the dog door which takes her to a 1/3 acre dog run. Akela very much prefers the 150 acres to run, and I’m okay with letting her run the 150 acres alone since it is all fenced with a 12ft fence all the way around, The one good thing I will miss about having magic, it was so much easier to get things done with a flick of my hand but when I’m not home I want to make sure she is 100% protected from danger.

 I close the screen on the back door and stand and watch as Akela happily runs, first she went and visited Chompy  the goat, who was Akela’s best friend, then she makes her way over to check on the chickens and to see if Marco the rooster was out, Akela loves playing chase with him, Marco will chase Akela around the entire property line and when they are done Marco will lie on Akela’s chest to rest for a few minutes. Akela was only 8 months old but she was so smart, and loyal already in just the 2.5 weeks I've had her. Once I see Akela and Marco run off to play, I head over to the kitchen to make myself something to eat. I decide to make a quick veggie and meat platter and take it over to the living room place it on the end table beside my couch, then head over to the fireplace and light it, it’s not cold inside but it adds a more homely feeling. Once I have the fire lit I grab the book I started reading a couple of days ago. I'm going to fully enjoy spending my days reading, and outside with the animals. Who could ask for anything better?

I'm awoken by a sudden yelp, I must have fallen asleep while reading, I grab my phone and look at the time its 11:59pm. Oh no, I run to the back door where Akela is sitting patiently waiting for me. "Did you have fun playing outside, it late" I say as I pat her on her head.  

"Well Akela my wolf,  I love you. Thank you for all the years you have been with me."

Yes Azeen, while it was just a short few years I am very thankful for the time we have spent together. You are smart, strong and so very brave. Everything you are giving up, all for the sake of others. No one will ever know the sacrifice you have made for all of them. I love you Azeen please take care of yourself.

"I love you to Akela"

As I say this the room starts to spin, I'm feeling dizzy. I awake on the grass in Whispering Pines Forest. 

“Hello my sweet child, have you made your decision."  

"I have Moon Goddess Selene, I will return as a human. But before I do, will King Alex and Queen Novah forget who I am as well, will they stop the war on Bella Luna."

"Yes my child they will, you are making a great sacrifice are you sure you want to do this, what is done cannot be undone." 

"Yes moon goddess I am sure"

"You would have made a great Guardian Azeen, such a shame.

What I say must be done, with time and space protect my child, turn her beauty and all her might into that and out of sight. Keep her guarded unaware; nature unfolds no time to share. Human she must be, all powers kept unseen. I say this is the power of three, maiden, mother and crone Mote it be!

It is done my child, when you return you will not remember." 

“Thank you moon goddess till we meet again"

 With a wave of her hand I am sent back to my house...

Why am I standing in the kitchen? What was I doing? I look over at the clock hanging on the living room wall 1:30am. Wow I must have fallen asleep standing up I think to myself. I see Akela lying on her bed by the fireplace, that has now died down to just a smolder. "Akela my beautiful girl let's go to bed, it’s late. I head to the bedroom and slip out of my clothes. I grab my PJ bottoms first and put them on, then grab my little tank top, it was my favorite it was a dark purple, did nothing to hide my large chest but it was the most comfiest. I roll back the covers and jump in Akela waiting for my command before joining me. "Come on girl" she happily listens and jumps up laying her head on the pillow next to mine." I love you Akela" I say as I look over at her, she's already asleep, and actually snoring.   Really how does she do that? 

As I lay in the bed, I feel this empty pain in my heart, a loneliness pain.  I have been alone all my life, I thought once I got older it would be easier to make friends, but instead it’s only got harder. I had a friend once, but I only knew her for a short time, she was a good friend though during that time.   I was moved around from foster home to foster home until I was 17, then I was able to apply to be sole provider of myself to the courts. My parents left me a large amount of money in their death, so I was able to financially care for myself. The courts agreed!  Akela is my best friend, when I adopted her a couple of weeks ago I didn't think I would bond the way I have with her. I place my hand on Akela's stomach giving her a bit of a start,  she looks over at me with her beautiful silver eyes giving me the it's okay look, then lies back down. The day I adopted her was the best day of my life. But the emptiness I feel was only filled by a little bit. Nights are the worst for this feeling since I have nothing but time to think. I don't remember the last time I slept more the 2 hours.   The moon is shimmering ever so slightly through the small opening in my curtains, I don't know why I don’t fix them, but ever since I was a little girl I have always kept them slightly open,  maybe in hopes that the moon would give me peace. My eyes start getting heavy, sleep is upon me.