Leon kept his distance for the next few days but I think it was because of Rune. Rune was not happy and I couldn't blame him. Not only was Leon's men out searching for information, Rune had his own men out looking. All I could really do was pace.. back and forward.
I thought of going back to the human world and asking my parents but thought better of it. They think I'm dead for crying out loud. Like... Hi Mom and Dad.. I know you think I've been dead and all but I just need to know something... Am I adopted?? Pshhhh… I run my hands through my hair and blow out in frustration.
I hate not knowing what do to.. not having anything to do. "Syn?" Leon's voice snaps me out of my thoughts and I turn to find him watching me. "Yeah? What's up?" I ask trying to calm myself. He takes a few steps closer but stops a few feet back. "Look.. I feel like things are becoming all twisted between us.. I know you know I see you as someone special.. someone I care about... Someone I like BUT I also know that you love Rune and I won't come between that."
I look at him confused and say "You just said that if I was the missing child then I was your only chance at having a child.. that I would belong to you.. so how is that not coming in between us?" He gives me a sad look and says "As much as I wish you are the missing child, I don't think you are. I care about you Syn and if by some change you are that missing child... I will make sure no one finds out about it."
I look at him in shock as I try to understand what he just said. "You're saying that even if I am that child.. your only chance at children.. that you would still allow me to walk away?" My skepticism clearly on my face making him smile again.
"Ever since I was young I was told of the time I would find my mate.. My one true mate. I would fall in love and she would love me.. we would have kids and become a powerful coven but this? I love you Syn.. but you love another. I can't make you love me and I don't think you could ever love me as much as you do him.. I want a woman who loves me like you love him and I know I can't have that with you so I'm not going to force it... besides.. I heard adoption is pretty popular with the humans."
I laugh at his lame attempt at lighting the mood and say "Yeah I hear it's really good.." We look at each other for a few moments "Am I interrupting something?" Rune says walking up behind me and slipping his arm around my waist. "No, not at all. Did you find anything out?" I ask turning to him.
"As a matter of fact, I did. My men also tell me that your men also found something as well Leon.. Care to share?" Rune ask and I watch as Leon turns from Rune to me with a sad smile "You Know exactly what my men found Rune." Rune's grip tightens and my heart sinks... no way. No freaking way!!
My thoughts must be plain to see beacuse I see Leon give me a painful smile. "I always keep my word Syn... As for what was found.. We will leave it at nothing. Now if you'll excuse me.. I have other things to take care of." Leon walks up to me and looks down at me with a gentle, sad smile. He bends down low in a bow and says "If you ever need anything.. don't ever hesitate to come to me."
My heart breaks in a way I can't explain as I watch him stand and walk away. I was really the missing child? He really was going to walk away... walk away out of love for me? I feel my chest tighten and I find myself rubbing it. Rune pulls me close and says "Nothing will change.. Leon and myself destroyed any and all information leading back to you."
I turn to him and burry myself in his wide chest. My mind races with the information but I'm greatful.. I love Rune... I care about Leon but I don't love him, not in the way he wants or needs. I was safe.. we were safe. My mind races at the thoughts of parents I never knew.. what does this mean for me now? Rune tightens his hold and I force all the thoughts away. I'm just happy we can still be together.. and I have Leon to also thank for that.
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