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L
I stared at him , my eyebrows crunching into a frown .
“ The Dark One ? As in the Dark One that fought with Werewolves a long time ago and the Moon.
Goddess sent a Moonsinger to stop him ? You ? ” I burst out intoughter , holding my sides as my body shook .
“ C’mon Xander ! ” I said with teary eyes , stillughing .
“ If you wanted to make me scared , your could have just said so but actually calling yourself the ‘ Dark One ‘ .
That’s not possible .
I mean , if you were , I’d be dead by now , right ? ”
He was watching me with an amused expression , as a tender smile tugged at the corner of his mouth .
“ That’s because I love you , L .
I wasn’t joking when I told you the first time .
I’ve loved you in many lives before this .
”
“ Stop , Xander … you’re scaring me now .
”
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He shook his head and continued .
“ There’s a connection between us and I know you felt it from
moment I walked into your ssroom , he paused , his eyes darkening .
“ We’ve been tied to each other for longer than you can imagine .
And each time , ” he sighed , wistfully , “ It’s the same fate brings us together , although I must this was the easiest part so far .
You look exactly like her … hands , lips , eyes and that body … ” his gaze left my face flickering all over my body .
I’ve waited all these years for you … ”
I swallowed hard .
“ Waited all these years for me ? How ? ”
“ You’re the reincarnation of my first lover – Neriah , a sad smile tugged at his lips .
“ We were so much in love until your Moon Goddess became so dramatic and turned her against me … ” he exhaled deeply .
“ But I waited , just like I promised , all these years , through Moonsingers of course until you came and I know this time it’ll be different , right ? I can feel it .
”
The amusement on my face drained as I searched his eyes , realizing with growing dread that he wasn’t joking .
Fear began to creep up my spine .
If he was the Dark One , it means he sent those Ferals who tried to kill me .
“ You’re the Moonsinger , L ! ” he continued “ This is not how I nned for you to know of course .
Usually , you’re much stronger than this without almost any defect ,” he stated “ And will announce yourself but , never in a million years did I think so much power would rest on the shoulders of a Neen – year – old .
”
“ That’s because I’m not anything , I shifted closer to the door .
He was delusional .
“ I don’t know so inuch about the Moonsinger but what I do know is they’re powerful bunches who have led our warriors to war against you and ki … ” I trailed off , the realization of the entire situation hitting me now .
“ Anyways ” I continued hastily .
I’m not the Moonsinger and I’m definitely not her reincarnation .
”
“ You’re ! ” he said his tone brooking no argument .
His hand went into hie nasket and from there he nulled out a locket onened it and need it to
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me .
I took the locket from him , rm bells ringing in my head as I tried to look for a way to get
away
from this psycho .
As to if what he was saying was true or false , I had no idea .
I gazed at the fading picture of a woman in the locket .
Aside from two prominent strips of her hair which looked like they were grey since the picture was in ck and white , she looked nothing like me .
I handed the locket back to him , shaking my head .
“ You’ve really gotten me confused with someone else .
That’s not me .
”
“ I knew you were going to say that ,” he chuckled softly , his gaze on me was still soft .
Reaching for the pigeonhole in the car , he pulled it open and from there brought out a picture which he handed to me again .
“ Thankfully , the humans have a lot of fun machines .
I took this to some picture ce and they had this printed into what she would look like today .
Go ahead , and take a look .
”
I nodded and turned the picture gasping as I saw myself stare back at me .
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The same silver streak on my hair , the same eyes , nose , and lips , only she looked happier than I had eyer been in my entire life .
“ She … she does look like me ,” I risked a smallugh “ But it could only be a coincidence and nothing more .
I am not who you’re looking for .
”
He gives me a small contemtive before he nods and shrugs .
“ Fine , let’s say you’re not her but you’re a Moonsinger L , you’re supposed to kill me and save your kind .
You know that don’t you ? ”
“ About the Moonsinger ? ” I nodded “ But anything aside that , again , you’re wrong .
I do not have any power whatsoever .
I don’t even have a wolf , Xander .
You are wrong about me .
”
“ The orb , ” he continued quietly “ Whenever you’re in your heat , your power be more prominent .
All those times you touched the orb , I could feel it – your strength … everything you will be once you learn how to use them and … ”
I held up my hands as if I could physically push away his words .
“ Okay , I’m going to stop you right there , Xander ,” I interrupted him .
“ Just stop saying this nonsense , you’re scaring me now .
This ….
this isn’t real .
You’re messing with me … ”
But his expression did not waiver .
“ It’s true , L .
That night in the forest , when the Ferals surrounded you … you shouted , didn’t you ? And they weakened .
That was your voice , your power as a Moonsinger .
You don’t even know what you’re capable of .
”
“ And I don’t want to know ! ” Iughed dryly .
“ I told you I left Blue Ridge Pack for good and I mean it .
You know what , Nanny was right .
If I wanted to
cut off entirely from my kind , I shouldn’t bet
a human and … just take me dating a Were ….
or whatever it is you are .
I should have stuck to
home , okay ? I want to go home .
”
“ It was no coincidence that those wolves weakened .
It was you , L … you must step up and take your ce .
Running away from your problem won’t fix anything for you .
“ I should be the judge of that , I said my voice trembling .
“ I am not going to be a party to history
that doesn’t concern me My heat is because I do not have a wolf and is not tied to any
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diabolical thing , you hear .
”
“ L ! ” he tried to reach for my hand but I shrugged him off .
“ Why did you approach me in the first ce , then ? ” I scoffed .
“ Ideally , we’re supposed to be fighting each other .
If you’re really the Dark One like you im , we shouldn’t be sitting this close to each other having this conversation .
Did you know this and approached me ? ”
“ L ! ”
“ Oh wait ! ” I scoffed .
“ You tried to kill me .
You sent that Trinax – Mr Dupree to have me killed for what I know nothing about ? ”
“ It’s to put a mark on you ! ” he said quietly.
“ I would never kill you and believe me , even if I wanted to … it’s the easiest thing to do .
You’re not like your kind … you’re … weaker but I can help you .
I can teach you how to use those powers and make something out of yourself .
”
“ If there is any power inside me … please take it .
Is there a way , a means I can transfer them to you ? ” I asked , tears springing to the corner of my eyes .
“ You do not love me , Xander … all these months you pretended just because you think I am someone – a ghost from your past and because I have powers of some sort .
”
“ L , you’re getting all of these wrong ” anger shed in his eyes .
“ You would have had this reaction if I had told you from the first day that you’re a Moonsinger … ”
“ I am not a Moonsinger ! ” I yelled .
“ I am not whatever you think I am .
My name is L , a wolfless deviant who now identifies as human .
I am not who you’re seeking for .
Now open the door , I
want to leave .
”
“ You said you were going to stay at mine , his brows furrowed .
“ It’s barely 24 hours and you want to leave already ? ”
“ Because you’re acting creepy and I can’t be around this .
I want to go home !
“ Why ? ” he scoffed , running a hand through his hair as if he was getting agitated .
“ Have I done anything to threaten you before ? I’ve never hurt you and I won’t now .
What’s so different ? What’s changed ? ”
I didn’t answer him , I reached across from him and opened the door lock before leaning back to open my door but it wouldn’t budge .
“ Xander , please open the door .
”
“ Rx and let’s talk about it .
Nothing has changed .
”
“ Everything has ! ” I burst out , my chest heaving from both fear and panic .
“ You’re telling me you’re the Dark One , that I’m some Moonsinger with powers that do not exist .
I don’t want this – I never asked for this ! So , just let me
e go .
“ L ! ” he sighed softly , his voice tinged with regret .
“ I knew things would change once you found out but I also hoped you’d understand and see that I won’t hurt you despite being a threat to me .
But you leave me with no other choice .
”
I was too angry to be scared now .
“ What do you mean ? ”
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He sighed , his expression turning sombre .
Before I could react , he flicked his wrist and a small , flickering blue me appeared in his palm , casting an eerie glow in the car .
My heart pounded in my chest as I stared at the me .
“ Whatever it is you’re doing , Xander … stop ! ”
But before I could move again , he hurled the me towards me , blinding me .
And then … darkness .