novelxo Chapter 115
115 Revenge is tiresome …
Ramsey .
The High Priestess had to leave because it was time for her afternoon devotions but she promised to come back afterwards , to finish up the conversation .
My gaze flitted to Lyla … although she was trying to wear a brave smile , I could see the sadness
in her eyes .
“ You need to rest , I’m sure there’s provision for us in the pack .
We should go .
Nathan muttered ,.
placing his hand on the small of her back , already guiding her towards the door .
But before they could leave , I mustered courage and approached them .
I met Lyla’s gaze with a pleading look of mine .
“ Please , I murmured “ I need to speak with you .
”
Nathan as usual tensed , inserting himself between me and her .
“ What else do you want to tell her , Alpha Ramsey ? You want to blame her more ? ”
“ Stay out of this , Nathan … for once , can you just sit back and do nothing ? This is between me
and Lyla .
”
Before he could respond , Lyla placed a gentle hand on his arm .
“ It’s fine ,” she assured him .
“ I can handle him ”
Nathan turned , cupping her face as he gazed at her tenderly , “ Are you sure ? Who knows what he’ll blame you for this time around ? ”
* Probably for being careless and losing my powers but I’ll be fine .
I was expecting this anyway .
” she responded with a small smile .
Nathan nodded and pulled her into a hug , kissing her forehead before he pulled apart with a sigh as if he didn’t want to leave .
“ I’ll be back in ten minutes .
”
Although he didn’t talk to me directly , I knew the threat was for me .
I waited until he was gone before I turned to face Lyla .
Lax howled inside me , begging for contact between me and her but I remembered the way she had moved away from me moments ago … she must hate me so much .
“ How are you holding up ? ” I asked quietly .
“ It’s a lot to comprehend , right ? ”
“ Not really , ” she shook her head .
“ I already knew what I was and the power I had .
To say the truth , it’s a big relief to me that I don’t have it anymore .
I wasn’t planning on becoming a hero or saviour to this world .
That kind of life is not for me .
”
–
“ Why why do you say so ? ”
She chuckled … “ This is a formality to me , Ramsey .
Everything that happened today , I really do not care .
If I leave and go back to my life , the Ferals won’t attack anyone and even if they do … I’m sure there’ll be other solutions .
You heard the high priestess say all the Moonsingers lost their power and as much as I’m dying with curio know how it went afterwards , It’s soothing to know this has happened before , so I won’t be taking on any form of responsibility .
”
115 Revenge is tiresome …
“ So … you’ll leave us to our fate ? ” I asked .
She nodded inhaling deeply .
“ I don’t plan to leave my life as a Moonsinger or whatever name it is .
Back in the human world a lot of people are waiting for me – friends from college , friends from the office who get worried if I come fifteen minutes late , neighbours who despite the fact that I was cold to them in the beginning , still drop off apple pie now and again … ”
She trailed off , clutching at the hem of her skirt tightly .
“ To me , those are my people .
The ones who want me genuinely .
Here , the only reason why I am suddenly important is because of this stupid singing ability despite that , they still think I am not qualified enough .
”
–
“ If this is about what my grandfather said earlier , I apologize .
It was a bit cruel and … ”
“ A bit ? ” she scoffed interrupting me .
“ I’m done putting up with excuses of any form .
I’m sick of hearing apologies for something that is not my fault .
I don’t care if the Ferals attack and kill
everyone … ”
I stiffened .
“ Lyla … you don’t mean that ?
“ But I do! ” she smiled .
“ You lot have done nothing but ridicule me all my life .
Complained about my pheromones , complained about me not having a wolf .
You rejected me because you didn’t think I’d fit into your tiny world and you expect me to actually come back and help … why ? Why should I be responsible for the people who have shown me nothing but hate all my life ? ”
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“ Lyla … ”
Tears gathered in her eyes now .
“ You know , I started therapy at one point and I was so damaged that I knew I would not heal , no matter what approach I used or the different kinds of professionals I go to .
That is how much I was wounded emotionally .
So I made up my mind to always leave .
I think revenge is tiresome but leaving is superb .
When someone offends me , I don’t try to talk it out , I just let them go and forget … life moves on .
”
I stared at her , trying to understand … hoping this was a joke but the fierceness in her the only proof I needed to know she was serious .
eyes was
She rose to her feet , adjusting her clothes .
“ By the way , thank you for not allowing the elders to bring me here against my will , Nathan told me and also for defending me earlier .
It was nice to see that you have a soft spot for me .
”
“ I’ve always had ,” I said quietly .
“ You can’t leave , Lyla … please .
The fate of our world rests in your hands .
Think about your mother and your sister … ”
“ My mother hates me … my sister well … ” she shrugged daintily .
“ We have our sisterly moments now and again but there’s no deep connection .
Except for Nathan , you all should deal with the Ferals yourselves .
Once Nathan’s coronation is done … I’ll leave .
There’s a guy in my office … Paul … I think he likes me and we’ll go on a date as soon as I get home .
”
“ Lyla … ” I tried to reach for her but she moved away from me .
“ Let me make this right , please … ”
“ For what you did to me or on behalf of the entire world ? ” she cocked her head at me , giving me a wide grin .
115 Revenge is tiresome …
I took a deep breath , trying to still my racing heart .
It was not or never , I had to get the weight over my shoulder .
Here goes nothing …
“ I love you , I declared becoming bolder .
“ I love you , Lyla … and I need you .
I always have though