Raisa Pov
Eden's revelation keeps going around in my head as I let her drive me in her car, a rather luxurious sports car. It doesh't make sense, since she runs much faster in her wolf form, but she's always hated getting dirty.
"How can I possibly be his mate if I'm just human?" I ask quietly, hoping he won't pay too much attention to me.
"The Moon Goddess is capricious sometimes, she explains with a smile. "It's very unusual, but it does happen. Haven't you read anything about it in my father's library?"
-Yes, legends say that sometimes their leaders are born without that missing part of humanity, so they have human companions. However, that's something that has never been seen before.
"We haven't seen it, but it happens, Raisa, he replies with sudden seriousness. "In short, you're Leif's half, his human side."
But. His onlv companion.
-My God, it can't be.
If I was afraid before, it's a million times. worse now. How is it possible that he can't have another partner if I die?
That's why it's important for me to take you away from him. We always take care of our partners with all our might, but sometimes we can make things worse. But Leif doesn't care about me. He'll even marry someone else. He doesn't... I don't know exactly how he feels about you or how much he knows about your bond, but rest assured he knows you're his mate.
The little warmth I had left in my body escaped me at that moment. Even if Eden didn't mean it, her words were too cruel to bear. If Leif had always known I was his mate, it means he had no interest in me at all and that he hurt me knowing what he was doing.
-Are you OK?
"No, not really. I'm dizzy," I reply, holding my stomach.
-Try not to throw up. If someone comes looking for you, maybe...
"I won't. I don't have much to throw up anyway," | mumble.
"My mother has no soul," Eden mutters, gripping the steering wheel so tightly that it
begins to crack.
Hearing me gulp nervously, he loosens his grip.
-Forgive me, but everything that happened makes me very angry.
"So you'll take me far away?" I ask, trying to change the subject and avoid thinking about my broken heart.
Yes, Raisa, that's what we have to do for now. Don't worry, you'll be fine. It's not a sure thing. And now that you're telling me I can take Leif with me with this...
My heart races so fast it starts to hurt, and I have to touch it. Eden slows down a bit and gently strokes my back
-You have to hang on. blease. We'll soon at to the blane that'll aet vou out of here. okav?
1 promise I'll do everything I can to make sure you survive.
-Plane?
•.
My nervousness increases, as does the sweat on my palms. I've never ridden on one of those things. What if it falls?
-I can't read your mind, but I know what you're thinking: no, that plane won't crash. Well, unless you're so unlucky that...
"I'm a werewolf's mate, and I'm pregnant now, and I might not survive the birth. And you think I'm not unlucky?"
-Am I allowed to laugh?
My gaze makes Eden abandon that idea.
-Okay, we're not going to laugh, but you're right. I think life gave you a few more bits of bad luck than the average person. I'm sorry.
"I can't get on that plane," I say, trembling. "My puppy can't.."
-Of course you can, and you will. I can't guarantee we'll succeed, but I can assure you we'll do our best.
That decisiveness in her voice makes something inside me relax a little. Ever since.I saw that positive result on my pregnancy test, I knew how this would end, so if I have a chance, I have to take it.
I have no choice but to do it, even if it turns out to be a trap.
-Okay, Eden, I'lI get on that plane. Please take care of Leif now that he's the alpha.
"He doesn't deserve the love you have for him," she says sadly.
"I can't help but love him, I guess it's my destiny," I murmur.
-Unfortunately, just as it's Leif's destiny to die if something happens to you. You have to try.
I say nothing more and just clutch my belly with both hands, listening to a loud howl in the distance, one that reflects as much pain as my own. Even if he doesn't love me, even if my heart has been shattered knowing he despises me and not just ignores me, I'll do it.
Above all, I have to live for my precious baby. He's not human, but he's mine, and I want to
see his eyes, his smiles, be there for his first steps or when he says his first words. I'm greedy, and I want all of that.