Fool to love

Chapter 5

Angelique

I woke up in a dungeon like cell with heavy chains strapped to my wrist, at first a wave of confusion washed over me but then the memories hit me like that arrow did from behind. Right, I almost lost my life then my mate came running he saved me from the clutches of his wicked father but something was not making sense here especially the part how I ended up in this filthy looking place.

You haven't seen half of it

I told you, the nobles are not to be trusted.

You brought this on yourself.

Little red! I almost cried out in relief

Do not call me that.

I'm just glad you're okay

Then it struck me that the pain in my arm had subsided, subconsciously my eyes trailed down to the bandage woven around my arm it had my mate's scent all over. It relieved me of my worries, if he took his time to clean me up, bandage my wounds and clothe me then it showed he still cared about me. This was probably all a misunderstanding and I knew his wicked alpha of a father played a crucial role in it, no way he'd leave me here to rot soon he'd come running for me just like he did back there.

As if on cue, moon light poured in from the cell's tiny window shining down on me, just as I was about to marvel at it's beauty a soul shattering pain struck directly at the core of my heart it hurt so bad crushing me to bits, it felt like I was being pricked by a thousand needless.

"Awooooo." I howled into the night unable to hold back, both hands clutching on to my chest tightly.

He's mating with another

No, that's not possible-

"Awooooooo-" another painful howl escaped my mouth.

Accept it,

You've been rejected

The word rejected stung harder than how a bee's would, I found it hard to accept there was no logical reason as to why he would do so. Remember the way he looked in my eyes when he covered me, I could feel the warm-

"Awooooooo." I cried even harder, this pain was too much for me alone to bear somehow little red was not affected and it seemed absurd, she was my literal other half.

Don't involve me,

This is your cross alone carry.

Then again we've never really shared that connection. Why did moon goddess put a wolf in me only to severe our connection? Why did she further go on to give me a mate that would later on reject me? Most importantly, where did that little voice in my head come from and why would she lie to me?

None of this appeared to make sense but it did when I add being a natural born jinx to the mix. I was bound to end up in a ditch no matter how much I struggled.

This time I was excited though, hopeful even enough to cast myself into a burning fire. I really thought finding my mate was the answer. I thought he'd save me, not break me.

"Awooooooo." I let out one last cry feeling my body grow weak, I slumped on the ground falling into a deep slumber.

Time went by, maybe it had been weeks or months I lost track but one thing was for sure he never came to see me, not even once. Here I was slowly dying away physically I appeared normal but on the inside I was a total wreck. Ever since the day of my rejection, little red did not speak a word to me. Gossip lady was nowhere to be found too. I was in here by myself left to rot away with my heart shredded to pieces.

My ears perked in reaction to the progressing footsteps, that familiar scent hit my nostrils once more I didn't need to second guess who it was.

In haste I pulled myself off the ground ready to face the man who broke me instead I was met with a surprise.

Rather than my mate I came face to face with a woman.

"Who are you?" I regretted the words the second they left my lips, it was a stupid question I didn't need to ask. She bore the scent of my mate's obviously she was-

"Roman's mate." She replied with a proud smirk.

A sudden pain pierced through my heart on hearing those words but I struggled to keep myself at bay refusing to hand her the satisfaction of watching me in pain.

I laughed, in a twisted manner, "obviously you're a fake."

The smile on her face wiped off in an instant she inserted an old looking key into the padlock causing me to take some steps back, I smelled danger. Soon the gates fell open granting her access.

She strolled in like one who owned the place, "since you're so convinced that I'm a fake, prove to me that you're the real deal.." she said advancing towards me.

"Prove to me you have what it takes to stand next to him and be called his mate if not you're going to die here and now..."

"You know since I'm a fake I can't afford to keep the real deal alive.."

In an instant she started to shift, I knew what this was she was challenging me to a fight and I would've been more than happy to accept the invite, I too was itching to snap her neck but I can't make her come out, not unless she wants to.

Little red!

I called out in desperation as her averagely sized white wolf advanced towards me but there was nothing.

No response, no movement I couldn't even feel her there.

Please I'm begging you, come out!

I pleaded silently in desperation but she retained her silence.

She got to where I was and on seeing that I couldn't get myself wolf to come out she laughed, "pathetic."

Just a single wave of her paws and I saw myself flying to the other side of the room. I fell to the ground with a loud crash and the raw taste of blood seeped it's way into my mouth.

Please, help me.

But there was no response.

In no time she got to where I was, picked me up and flung me on the wall effortlessly like a dirt rag.

"How dare you vile for the position of luna when you're just a weak useless brat."

I never viled for the position of luna I wanted to say but I was in too much pain to speak.

All I desired was to be loved.

She spared me one last look as if saying the fight was over and next thing I knew her teeth dug into the corner of my neck.

"Awooooooo." I cried wolf.

Soon she let go but only momentarily, seconds later she found another spot to assault. I wanted to call on little red one last time but I knew it would be nothing but a futile attempt so instead I called his name as loud as I could in my head hoping he'd come to my rescue.

Roman!

Help me.

But even he wanted to, it was probably too late. Black dots clouded my vision, slowly my body grew weak. The bites did not cease but the pain grew numb with each second. I could smell death from a mile away.

Angel!

A familiar voice spoke to me.

Don't fight it,

Close your eyes, submit yourself to the darkness.

You said he was going to break my curse tears welled up in my eyes.

Why did you lie to me?

It wasn't a lie Angelique, you're free now.

This is not the end it is only the beginning now close your eyes and embrace the darkness.

Like a lullaby putting me to sleep my eye lids became one and a warm breeze swept over me lulling me into a deep slumber.