Chapter 32: Sickness and Health
POV Helena
The moment I'm back on the road I start feeling nauseous again. It's like my stomach is being turned upside down and my head wants to explode.
My neck starts hurting and my body starts heating up again. I breath in, trying to stay calm but the feeling of my face glowing like I'm on fire makes me panic. I get of the road as quickly as I can, the car behind me honks and passes me by at a high speed. The moment I'm on the roadside I stumble out the car, gasping for air.
My lungs feel like sandpaper and a coughing fit quickly arises. I round the car walking in the grass. I stumble onto my knees. I can't breath. My neck starts stinging like crazy making me cry out in pain and clutching my neck.
I fall completely on my side, dark spots appearing in my vision. I start to tremble as I'm choking on air. My vision is blurry to the point I can't tell if the clouds above are actually clouds.
I grasp the grass, my nails digging into the dirt, my body shaking as I feel the life draining out of me. Suddenly a figure appears in my vision, I can't see who it is, but the only thing I see are shining yellow eyes. I blink as my vision becomes darker and darker.
I feel a cold substance being held against my lips and I hold my mouth tightly shut not knowing what this person tries to give me.
I hear the person cursing. "Please drink this, it will help!" A male voice softly talks into my ear. I feel the hair being stroked away from my face, warm fingers tracing my already burning skin. I feel sweaty and I feel myself slipping away. "Please..."
I comply, slightly opening my lips. I feel the cool liquid flowing into my mouth. It tastes like herbs and something I can't put my finger on. The person keeps stroking my head soothingly as the fluid keeps running into my mouth.
I feel my body cooling down and my lungs don't hurt anymore, I gasp for air as I can finally breathe again. I try to look up at the person but my eyelids feel so heavy. "You're safe now..." I feel a soft kiss on my forehead before everything goes black.
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I open my eyes seeing the clouds above me. I frown and sit up looking around. I'm feeling disorientated and my head slightly throbs.
What happened?
I remember feeling sick and getting out of the car, I fell into the gras and saw yellow eyes?
It must have been an illusion due to a lack of oxygen. I stand up feeling slightly dizzy. I sigh. What the hell is wrong with me? Maybe it's just because I'm stressed lately, I have so much on my mind and I certainly don't feel very safe with SSL planning an attack.
I rub my hair out of my face, feeling how damp it is. I get back into the car, looking in the mirror to fix my hair that clings to my skin and then I get back on the road.
Should I tell Eros that I've fainted?
It's probably best if I don't. He also got much on his mind and it's probably nothing. I think all I need is a good night rest.
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When I finally got back in Toronto I was greeted with a worried Eros. He kept asking how Andrew reacted and what took me so long. I told him I ran out of gas and had to walk to a gas station. After that I quickly ate a meal and putted my workout clothes on.
Now I was standing on the training grounds again, showing more techniques and tricks we Hunters use. They were visibly getting better at fighting in there human form but I don't think this will be enough to stop SSL.
They will need to train more, but luckily we got two more weeks left. Hopefully this will be enough time to get them ready. One thing I know for sure is that's it's gonna be a bloody fight. A shiver runs down my spine.
I put my mind back on the members in front of me.
I trained a few of the wolves to become an archer. They learned it pretty quick but they will still need to learn to shoot from a far distance.
In the corner of my eye I see Eros beckoning me. He stands a few feet away, leaning against a tree. I excuse myself to his pack members and make my way over to him.
He gives me a small smile. "It looks like its going well."
I cross my arms in front of my chest and look back at the training men, women, girls and boys. "Yeah it does. I know if we train enough we will make a chance against SSL." I look back at him as he stares at me." I give him a confused smile. "Something wrong?"
"We have to tell the pack about you being their Luna." I feel my smile dropping and a stressed feeling sinks into the pit of my stomach.
"We have to?" I ask with a frown on my face. I'm actually scared that they will start to dislike me more than they do now. It's almost been a week I've been here and now they don't look at me that murderous anymore. We are not close friend but at least we can be in the same room.
Eros nods. "They will need their Luna. I bet you think that all the strength that they draw comes from me, but that's only half true. Yes my pack gets their power through me because I'm linked to them, without me they would lose much of their force. But if you accept your role of being Luna of this pack they will draw strength from you too. This pack needs this right now. I know it's a lot to ask and you've had a busy day and you've had to make a lot of decisions lately but-"
I cut him off by kissing him. I surprised him but he kisses me back with as much intensity. I break the kiss looking him in the eyes. "I will take my responsibility as Luna of your pack." He smiles at me, putting his hand on my cheek.
"Our pack." I smile uncertain but I trust Eros and I trust that everything will be alright. Eventually...
"When do we tell them?"
"Right now. But after we will have to do a ceremony." He looks slightly down and his cheeks turn slightly red.
"What does this ceremony involve exactly?" I ask this knowing that wolves have many rituals. Mostly it has to do with being bonded with blood.
"First we will have to bond ourselves with blood. Our blood and then I will have to mark you?" I see the uncertain look in his eyes as I visibly flinch.
"Oh, mark me? And how does that happen?" He shakes his head taking my hand.
"I'll explain to you later but now we must tell them. They don't know it yet but they need you." I nod my head and walk hand in hand back to the training field.
When they feel us approach they stop what they are doing and turn to us looking confused, some even angry as they probably can think of a reason why I'm holding hands with their Alpha.
"Can I have everyone's attention?" Eros's mighty Alpha's voice makes everyone shut up and listen. "We have something important to tell you. I ask of you to be understanding and willing to listen."
I let go of Eros hand and walk a bit forward facing the crowd. "Hello everyone, I'm standing here in front of you to tell you that me and Eros are mates." I watch their reactions as chatter erupts. I'm taking in a deep breath. "So that means I am meant to be your Luna. I want to let you know that I intend to take full responsibility to become your Luna. I know I've done much wrong in the past and there is no denying that but I am willing to prove you that I want to be a good person. I want to make it right. I know it will take time to fully trust me but I hope you'll give me a chance to prove that I'm worthy and that I will protect you all with all I have." My speech made them quiet and suddenly one person bows on one knee, then slowly others follow until everyone shows their sign of respect. I'm feeling touched and as I look over my shoulder I see Eros giving me an approving nod.
Accepting the Lunaship is one thing that is off my list now it's just the ceremony that's left.
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