Chapter 74
Evangelina’s POV
I sleep for the next few hours and wake up feeling slightly better. I know that Veena is working over time to heal my wounds. When I open my eyes I see a figure standing over me, staring at me. It takes my eyes some time to adjust, but I realize that it’s Jaxon and his heated gaze catches me off guard as I move to sit up, he helps me when I struggle.
After situated he stands back, eyes on me and an emotion I cannot comprehend is on his face.
“He is your mate isn’t he?” Jaxon asks and I look at him in confusion.
“What?” I ask, my voice coming out coarse.
“Warrick is your mate.” He states, and my eyes widen in surprise.
“Um.. I. I don’t know what you are wanting me to say.” I say and he shakes his head and sits at the side of my
bed.
“I don’t want anything. I figured it out when he had phantom pains in the same area you were injured. Then it all came together.” He explains.
“Oookay?” I ask in confusion. “Wait he could feel the pain?” I ask when I process what he just said.
“Yeah. I don’t understand it either. Normally you can only feel the pain your mate is in after you are mated a
marked.” He says.
“Right.” I say, not knowing what else to say. We sit there in a weird silence, until he breaks it.
“Why haven’t you rejected him?” He asks.
“I can’t.” I say lowly and look away from his intense gaze.
“Of course you can, it’s easy. The pain from breaking the bond can’t be as worse as the pain he is causing you.” He says, getting angry.
“You don’t understand Jax. I have seen what happens if we formally reject the bond. I can’t do it. After the war we won’t have to worry about it.” I answer and he looks at me in question.
“So it has to do with the war? You can’t reject him because then we will lose the war. That’s it isn’t it?” He asks and I nod my head. He hangs his head in defeat. “But he is hurting you.”
“I can handle a little pain, if that means our people will be safe.” I answer and he shakes his head.
“You shouldn’t have to.” He answers.
“Oh, but I do. I have accepted that and so should you.” I say as gently as possible.
“He doesn’t deserve you.” He says as he grabs my hand and looks me in the eye, his orange showing raw
emotion.
“After the war, you complete the rejection and become my chosen mate. I will treat you the way you should be treated. I will do whatever you want, just give me a chance.” He almost pleads. I withdraw my hand and
harden my
face.
“Jaxon, we have talked about this. You are a great friend, but that’s it.” I say and he shakes his head.
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“I can’t fight it anymore. My feelings for you are too strong. You calm me, the pull I feel to you is unlike
anything I have ever felt. Just give me a chance.” He begs and I shake my head and scoot further up the bed to gain some distance from him.
“Jaxon no. What you are feeling is probably the true Luna pull. Please don’t confuse the feelings,” I say.
“How is it so hard to believe that you were made for me? You are perfect in every way. I know you feel the pull. Just let this happen.” He says reaching for me, but I swat him away.
“Jaxon, I am NOT your mate. I was NOT made for you. You need to leave and try to remember that you DO have somebody out there who the Moon Goddess has truly made for you.” I try to reason, while being stern.
“But..” He starts.
“Leave.” I order sternly, cutting him off. He looks down and leaves without another word. Once the door shuts I let out a large breath.
“What the hell was that?” I ask Veena, I can feel her confusion at the situation.
“1. I am not sure, but something feels off with him. His wolf was almost fighting him with each word he said. I could feel that his wolf didn’t agree with his confessions.” Veena says which confuses me even more.
“You could feel his wolf?” I ask after a few seconds of silence and she huffs.
“He knows now that we are his true Luna. Even without the acceptance of the bond, his wolf will acknowledge us. It isn’t as strong as it would be had the bond been accepted, but I can still feel his wolf, like any Luna can.” She says and I don’t answer, thinking about what she said.
It makes sense, Luna connections to their pack are different. They are the ones who help calm their people so they need to feel the wolf’s emotions as well.
“Why did Warrick get phantom pains?” I ask, hoping she knows the answer.
“I don’t know. Maybe because the bond is stronger now that we are closer? Or maybe because he is one of the most powerful werewolves out there and the bond acts different? I can’t really say for sure.” She answers and it helps a little.
I lay down and try to sleep, knowing that with that conversation and the new thoughts racing in my head, it will be nearly impossible.
Jaxon’s POV
I don’t know what is wrong with me. I know that Evan isn’t my mate, but I still said those things. It’s like over the past 24 hours something has flipped inside me and I don’t care that she isn’t my gifted mate. I feel this unrelenting pull towards her, and it’s more than the Luna pull. I feel my wolf’s anger at me for telling Evan those things, and a part of me feels that same anger. What the hell is going on with me? I’m not like this. I want my mate, not somebody else. Then there is this other part of me saying that Evan is perfect for me and that I should choose her.
Needing to clear my head I go to the training ground, to release some steam.
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