131 Day of cleansing II L I didnt know why I said that but the sudden urge to hurt his fragile ego came out of nowhere and now I couldnt resist the urge .


    Its none of my business , L … as far as he teaches you how to protect yourself , then both of you can do whatever you want to do , I dont care .


    Why are you sounding that way , like youre angry ? I asked .


    When you were busy making apologies for your woman , I responded like a normal person .


    Why does Nathans name trigger you ? I dont know what youre talking about , L , he exhaled and turned away from me .


    We stood in the corridor in awkward silence before he broke it again with a sigh .


    Youre right , Im jealous of you and Nathan and the fact that he seems to be handling these Feral attacks better than me … all the Elders of the White Moon Council cannot stop talking about his leadership .


    So annoying .


    Hell teach you if you want to learn … He red at me , making meugh .


    After a few seconds , he joined in theughter and the tension around us eased .


    When I looked up , he was studying me … his amber eyes were fixed on me as if ,! was something precious .


    I felt my cheeks heating up .


    W What ? Why are you looking at me like that ? I asked .


    You know , you look a lot like Miriam .


    Its uncanny .


    I used to think you had just your fathers eyes but … one nce at Miriam … I could have sworn shes you in the dark .


    Really ? my eyes lightened .


    People say that all the time .


    You know , back in the human world , shes my mother and people have never questioned it .


    She was my Nanny … practically raised me too .


    I heard that a child can look like the person who raised them .


    I guess its true .


    Ramsey tilted his head but didnt say anything .


    Anyways , I heard there was an attack earlier .


    I hope no one was injured ? He looked away , exhaling heavily .


    It was rough but we managed .


    Your boyfriend was kind .


    enough to lend up some weapons , they were very effective .


    The mention of Nathans name brought another awkward pause between us .


    I cleared my throat .


    I should go , the priestess should be waiting He nodded .


    Ill take · to theke but in case we spend a night here , can you try and be extra careful ? Watch what you eat and drink .


    Im worried , Cassidy might try to harm you .


    I could see there was a story behind his worry but I didnt want to bother about that especially now .


    So I simply nodded .


    Ill keep that in mind : When we arrived at theke , the Priestess and Miriam were already standing at the edge , they Fund Tanged into white gowns simr to mine .


    The priestess came to me immediately , smiling at me as she took my hands .


    This deansing may be dangerous because Leannot tell how much of the Dark Ones poison has taken root in you .


    But dont be afraid, Miriam will guide you I nced at Nanny , wondering for the thousandth time what she was doing here in the first ce .


    After the incident with Xander , I didnt want to ask questions partly because I was afraid ! wouldnt be able to handle the truth now I wished I had Nanny gave me a reassuring nod but still didnt speak the stepped into theke first , her movements fluid and practised as if she had done this a lot of times .


    Theke that had been moving with the wind a moment ago suddenly went still .


    Also , Im sorry but we do not know what to expect and we can only hope that you will open yourself to us , for us to be able to take out the root of the Dark Ones poison ; the priestess said .


    I dont understand .


    What am I supposed to sell see ? I dont know , the priestess shook her head .


    How will she open herself up to you when she doesnt know what shes looking for ? Ramsey asked from where he stood at the shore of theke .


    If its too dangerous , I dont think she should go through with it .


    We can find other ways ! There is no other way , Alpha Ramsey .


    I know youre worried about her but this is the only way .


    Miriam would serve as a link to her and us and would tell us what she sees .


    Thats the only way we can help her .


    A few days more and t would really be in trouble .


    The mark is suppressing her from reaching her full potential The priestess said .


    But well be careful , okay ? she added .


    Fine I took in a deep breath Ill try my best Thesitated , feeling that familiar tingling I always get whenever I feel Xander .


    Trying to push back the fear , I followed after her inside theke , clenching my teeth as the coolness bit at my skin .


    Nanny came to me , linking her hands with mine .


    Close your eyes ; the priestess instructed .


    And Iplied immediately .


    Miriams grip on my hand tightened and in the next instant , she began to chant words in the old tongu At first , nothing happened , I just stood there , waiting , with my thoughts racing .


    But then a strange sensation washed over me and in the next instance , something began to pull me downward into a dark tunnel .


    I wanted to scream but my voice felt stuck at the back of my throat .


    I continued to fall through the dark tunnel until finally , it stopped .


    I was panting now … my heart going twice as fast as it was before .


    Topened my eyes , cracking them gently at first before opening them fully .


    131 Day of evang I gasped in shock as I took in my surroundings .


    I was no longer in theke , this was not the White Lake pack .


    I was in my old bedroom , the ce where I and Nanny lived together in the human world before we moved away after the saga with Xander .


    Everything looked exactly as I remembered the pale blue walls , my bed by the window , my always cluttered desk … And there , sitting on my bed was a man , his legs were crossed casually with a broad , confident smile across his face .


    Wee L he said smoothly .


    Ive been waiting for you : Comment