Chapter 10
Violet’s POV
Ever since we had that talk the other day, Asher had kept me in this hospital. I wasn’t allowed to check out because the doctor said that I hadn’t recovered yet. And he wouldn’t tell me how much longer I needed to stay.
So what was next? I kept wondering.
Asher made it clear that he wasn’t going to forgive me. I thought
he would reject me to end this suffering relationship, but he didn’t do that either. He couldn’t lock me here forever. Even I couldn’t understand what was on his mind right now.
Life here was very boring. The best I could do was to read a book or flip through TV channels. I wondered why Elena hadn’t visit me yet. It would be nice to have someone to talk to.
And then eventually, someone dropped by.
But it wasn’t the person I was hoping for.
Michael walked into the door with a strange look on his face. Maybe he was here to accuse me of hurting Kylie again, and that was the last thing I needed right now.
“You need to leave,” I warned him.
He came closer to my bedside, looking down at me.
“No seriously Michael, I’m not interested in another lecture from
you-”
“Sorry,” he said abruptly.
I rounded my eyes. His apology came too unexpected that I was
completely taken aback.
It took me a second to find my tongue back, “F–For what?”
“For everything!” there was guilt and pain in his eyes, “What I
said the other day at breakfast? God I was such a jerk. And all
those years I should have been there to help you and support
you, like what I did with Kylie, but I didn’t.I am so sorry.”
I was stunned. Michael had been very harsh with me since I came
back. Why made him change his mind?
“So you come here to apologize? Why today?” I asked, perplexed.
He frowned, gritting his teeth, “Somebody drove you away, didn’t
they? It wasn’t your choice to leave.”
Now I was truly surprised. I didn’t know how he figured this out.
“Tell me,” he sat down by my bed, locking eyes with me.
I hesitated. This was Michael. We were inseparable before I left
home 7 years ago. And frankly speaking, I was done keeping this secret for mom anymore.
“It’s mom and dad,” I said.
He let out a long, frustrated sigh, “Alright.Well, that’s what I
guessed as well.”
“Really? How did you know?”
“Mom had that strange look on her face ever since you came back, like she was afraid of something getting exposed. And she never reached out to you. At least Philip and I tried to get in
touch, but mom and dad never bothered. It was like they knew
why you left.”
That was very smart of him.
And it felt so good to have someone share my burden. Finally.
“And I shouldn’t leave without saying anything. Shouldn’t keep
you in the dark. I am sorry too,” I said.
He shrugged, “I guess I deserve your apology too. So truce?”
I giggled, “Deal.”
He beamed and moved onto my bed to sit side–by–side with me.
“What’s your plan from now on then? You can’t stay here.
forever. You want me to talk to Alpha Asher?” he offered.
I shook my head, suddenly feeling down, “He won’t forgive me. I
tried to explain to him the other day but he just stormed away. I
guess I have completely lost his trust.”
“Hey, he’ll come around.” he stroked my hair, “You guys have a
strong connection. I can feel it. You were apart for 5 years but
still found your way back to each other. He is the one.”
I let out a bitter laugh internally.
I know he is my one. I am just not sure if this is a two–way thing.
“Where is Elena anyway?” I asked Michael, “I tried to call her, but
nobody answered.”
“You didn’t know?”
A bad feeling crept onto me, “Know what?”
“Elena.” Michael gulped before continuing, “She.She lost her mate
Patrick during that rogue attack.”
I widened my eyes, staring at him in shock.
I couldn’t believe this–How is this possible?! Patrick is Asher’s
Gamma. He is a strong warrior. How did this happen?!!
No wonder Asher was in so much pain the other day when I
woke up. He talked about the feeling of losing your mate. I just
didn’t know he was talking about Elena and Patrick.
“Violet–Violet are you OK?!”
Michael’s urgent voice snapped me back to reality. Only then did
I realize that I was collapsed on the floor right now, my legs weak,
my body trembling.
“Where are you going! You need to get back to bed!” he ran to me,
trying to drag me back.
I shook him off. I grabbed his collar and cried, “Elena.where is
she? Please just let me see her. Please Michael, I’m begging you!”
I couldn’t imagine how much pain Elena was in right now. I
needed to be there for her. Like what she did for me when I lost
my mate.
“No you can’t leave here! Alpha Asher clearly said-”
Anger surged up in me as I growled, “I don’t fucking care what he
said! Let me go. I need to see Elena. Just let me out of here!”
“Calm down Violet.“”
But I wouldn’t listen. I just begged him again and again. The pain hit me again. I lost control of my emotion and body and passed out in Michael’s arms again.
When I woke up, I found myself lying in the hospital bed again. A
group of people were by myside this time: my parents, my brothers, Kylie.and Asher.
I blinked slowly. Suddenly, what happened before blacking out all came back to me.
“Elena!” I sucked in a sharp breath, crying out. “How’s she? I.I
need to say her.”
I tried to sit up. But Asher gently pushed me down.
“You need to rest,” he told me in a soft yet forceful tone.
I grabbed his hand, tears streaming down my face, “No, you don’t
get it.Elena is in a lot of pain right now. She needs me. I
understand her pain and trauma. Let me go see her.“”
Asher cupped my face, “I know you two are best friends. But now
isn’t a good time.”
Kylie suddenly let out a light snort. She crossed her arms and
leered at me, “Elena is in pain because she cares about her mates.
Do you really understand her feelings? Because I don’t see you
care about your mate.”
Asher’s body became stiff.
“Stop it, Kylie.” Philip hissed with a frown.
“Why should I? I said the truth! Violet didn’t care about anybody
and that’s why she stole my husband and made me this sick!”
Kylie started sobbing again, “Seriously Philip, I am your sister as
well. Can’t you see that I’m ill and in pain? I’m dying. It’s all her
fault!”
“Enough!” Asher snarled, “One more word and you are out of
here!”
Kylie shut up immediately. She had a mean expression on her
face just a moment ago, but now it was gone, replaced by an
innocent look. She fluttered her big eyes at Asher, tears welling
up again.
She would be a great actress if she wanted to.
But I didn’t have time for Kylie’s stupid show. I turned back to
Asher and begged him, “Just let me go.”
“Elena.is not well,” Asher said with a deep frown. “She is not
herself right now. She will hurt you.”
“No, she won’t. She is my best friend. I can help her,” I said with confidence.
But I didn’t know that I was so wrong at the time.
