Chapter 52
I couldn't believe what I found out. It was a huge revelation for me, and I know it will have a huge impact on Damon. I didn't think that everything that was happening today was Alpha Devon's doing. I closed my eyes tightly when I felt a pain in my chest.
I feel sorry for what Alpha Devon went through, but I also can't help but blame him for the bad things that are happening now. But I can't blame Alpha Devon for the decisions he made back then. I know how much he loves Damon but will Damon like this fact?
I also can't believe that the traitor is Stone. I bit my lower lip as my eyes watered. Anna may not know anything about what Stone is doing because I can see the pain in Anna's eyes as she thinks about Stone slowly moving away from her. But Stone is doing this to avenge her.
No matter what I think, I can't be angry with Stone because it's natural to accumulate anger for what Alpha Devon did, but it hurts so much to think that he is the traitor in this palace because of all Damon's men, he is the one that Damon trusts the most.
Why does this have to happen?
My mind was blank, I don't even know how I got back to the room because of so many thoughts. I hid the paper in my cabinet and as I watched Damon fast asleep, I couldn't help but cry.
Will Damon be able to accept all this truth? Will he be able to accept that the reason all this is happening is because of Alpha Devon's deep love for him? How can I tell him all this without hurting him?
The whole night passed and I couldn't sleep because of what I found out. I pretended to sleep when I felt Damon wake up. I was almost in tears when I felt his little kiss on my lips before finally getting up. I don't know what to do. I want to tell him the truth, but I don't want him to hurt.
I'm torn and confused.
I just got up when I heard him leave the room. I know he is still busy because he seriously wants to catch the traitor in the palace. But it looks like Damon will have a hard time knowing that because he trusts Stone so much.
A little later, Anna entered the room to prepare what I would wear that morning.
"Are you okay, Luna?" I stared at Anna's face. Anna is such a nice girl, beautiful and innocent. She doesn't deserve the things that happened to her. So how can I blame Stone for what he does? Stone's anger is valid, but it will also endanger Damon's life. And I can't let that.
I love Damon so much and I won't let Jules or even Stone hurt him. I don't want it to get to the point where Damon is filled with anger, and he chooses to leave me to get revenge. I was just thinking that he was going to turn his back on me, and I was immediately filled with fear and dread.
"Anna...do...you love Stone?" I asked while staring at her. She stopped in front of me. She lowered her eyes, I felt her confusion about my question.
"Y-Yes...Luna," she answered. I smiled sadly. Spreading the truth and telling her the truth also means hurting Anna. She will find out how Alpha Devon reneged on his promise to her. Why is this so hard?
"Will you still love him...the same if you found out that he's doing something that might hurt others?" I asked. I saw how her eyes settled on me. I could feel her confusion at my strange questions. That's why I sparingly smiled at her.
"I'm just...curious, Anna," I said. She nodded and opened her mouth to speak. "Love is a complicated thing, Luna. You just can't ignore and forget it if you wanted to. You can't just stop it if you found out your partner's flaws. The only thing you can do is accept his flaws and embrace all of him. Sometimes you will accept even the forbidden as long as you feel the love," she said with a light of sadness in her eyes. I felt pain from what she said.
In that case...Anna will still choose Stone no matter what happened. I closed my eyes tightly. Then there will come a time when I have to stay away from her to protect Damon.
"I admire your love for him, Anna..." even though it was difficult, I forced myself to speak. Anna smiled.
"Because this is the only thing I can offer to him, Luna. You see...I have nothing. Stone is the Beta of this kingdom and I'm just...a servant,” Anna said painfully. I felt like my heart dropped to the top floor because of what she said. I stood up and quickly hugged her.
I hugged her tight. Very tight because I feel like I'm about to leave her too. I feel like I won't be her friend anymore. And it's so painful to see a friend walking away.
"You're not just a servant Anna. You're a friend...to me...and also to Damon..." I said softly. I heard her sobbing softly on my shoulders. I caressed her back to comfort her. I know she's going through something because of Stone’s estranged doings but there will come a time when she understands everything and there will come a time when she will be angry with Damon...as well as with me.
After that, Anna and I happily went around the entire palace. We also had lunch together because Damon informed me that he was going to eat lunch at the office. Right now, I'd rather Damon be busy than meet him and talk.
I can't face him while I'm hiding something from him. I feel like he can read my soul and quickly know everything. I don't know why I'm still hiding it but maybe it's because I'm afraid of the outcome of everything and Damon's reaction. I'm not ready to see all that yet. I'm not ready to see Damon hurt.
Anna and I had a great time talking. We put all our personal problems aside and were content to look at the colorful flowers. Anna told me a lot and taught me a lot and I never thought that in the middle of all that I would be emotional and cry right in front of her!
"What's wrong, Luna? Does anything hurt? Is there—”
"No...it's not Anna..." I stopped what he was saying and wiped away the tears. What the hell Athena! Anna will notice you. I don't know why my tears are so shallow today.
"I noticed you were anxious a while ago. If you are tired just say so, so you could rest now," Anna convinced me. I smiled looking at Anna.
"Would you believe me if I say how grateful I am that you've become my friend, Anna?" I ask. She was stunned by what I said. Her eyes widened.
"Of course, Luna..." Anna smiled genuinely. Tears flowed from my eyes because I can feel it...the war will soon begin again.
I hugged Anna tightly before we went straight to the room so I could rest. I tried to sleep that afternoon. I just woke up when I felt someone kiss my cheek. I opened my eyes and saw Damon. Just like before, my heart started to thump so fast. He never lost his effect on me.
"Were you tired? Where are you and Anna from?” he asked softly as he stared at me lovingly. I swallowed hard because I feel like I am also betraying Damon because until now I haven't told him what I know. I bit my lower lip and looked away. I slowly sat on the bed while he sat in front of me, waiting for an answer from me.
"We just went around the palace. What about you? H-How are you?” I ask. He caressed my cheek. My skin reacted to his touch. I missed his touch so much. I never thought I would miss him this much.
"We—" he stopped talking and we almost jumped in shock when suddenly the bell rang outside the palace. Damon and I looked at each other.
"What's that?" I asked in surprise. Damon quickly stood up and opened the balcony of our room to take a peek at what was happening below the palace, and I was just so scared to see the rioting wolves outside the palace gate!
You can see how the various wolf-like creatures rush to fight the palace guards!
"Rogues..." I heard Damon. I was shocked when I heard from Damon and at the same time our room opened and Delta Robin spat out, panting and gasping for breath.
"Alpha! The Rogues and Jules attacked…the palace!”