A Kiss For Your Freedom
Chapter 32

Emma's

POV

There is blood and I feel that Dorian senses a danger that I can't even measure. We have to go. I remember when I met Jason, he told me about his sense of smell, his ability to smell me, but if our smell is mixed with hundreds of others, with thousands of others,

they won't be able to replace ourselves and if that's the case, then we'll go somewhere else.

I realize the scope of my thoughts as I take him into the car. I am ready to leave everything for them, without even looking back. It scares me slightly and at the same time, I can't live without them, I know that. The image of my sister crosses my mind, I can't leave her, not like this.

- We're not there yet, my dear. We're going to go to your place now and then we'll see. They may not replace us and therefore we will be safe, otherwise we will notify them.

- Okay I said closing the car door while parking the window open. Let's go, sweetheart.

I start and rush home. Dorian follows me on a motorbike, you never know, it might be useful. While driving, understand that I am immersed in a world that is unknown to me but I don't want to abandon it, I don't want to lose it again. Dorian overtakes me, he wants to make sure that no one is waiting for us there. When I park, he is already there and comes to help me get him out of the car before taking him to my house.

We place him on the chair with all the precautions we can. We both replace ourselves at these sides, waiting for a gesture from him, a reaction. The minutes pass, before turning into hours, I feel Dorian stir at the way he passes tirelessly in front of my windows, as if he could see something, but it reassures him, and it is with this thought that I fall asleep. It's their voice that wakes me from my sleep.

- You can't imagine how much you scared us.

- I admit that I didn't expect that. What did you do?

- I killed your guardians, sorry and we took you out of your pack, Emma made a very nice diversion while I came to get you. We are at her place, here, our smells will be more diffuse.

"He's going to come get us," Jason said, sighing.

- Maybe, but until then, you will regain your strength and then we will notify all three.

- How is Emma?

- She is remarkable, she didn't tremble, not for a single second, she was the one who led you here.

-I think I heard it but I'm not sure.

- You'll see that with her. But we're both happy to know you're alive.

-You've given up on everything, haven't you?

- As she is ready to do. There are things more important than a career, than a job, than a house. There are three of us and that's already more than enough. I know Emma is attached to her life but I also know she couldn't live without us. She will follow us no matter where we go. We have to protect you, we have to make sure you recover quickly.

I stand up in turn, looking at him. I don't like seeing him like this, almost weak but I place my hand on his cheek before kissing him.

- He's right Jason, I would follow you to the ends of the earth if I had to. We're going to stay together, all three of us together, no matter what happens.

- Thank you both, thank you for what you did for me, he said, smiling at us. I never thought he would react like that, I thought he was my friend but obviously I was wrong, he says as I feel a hint of pain emanating from him.

Emma's POV

There is blood and I feel that Dorian senses a danger that I can't even measure. We have to go. I remember when I met Jason, he told me about his sense of smell, his ability to smell me, but if our smell is mixed with hundreds of others, with thousands of others, they won't be able to replace ourselves and if that's the case, then we'll go somewhere else.

- Don't worry darling, we're here and we won't let you down, you can believe me, I said firmly.

I look at the time and realize it's already the middle of the night. My sister is going to kill me, but I had no choice, I couldn't leave him there, I couldn't let Dorian go alone. I'll call her in a few hours, I'll need some time, I hope she understands. -How are you feeling?

- Let's just say I've known better. He's not an Alpha for nothing. He's strong and I'm pretty sure he warned your old pack Dorian.

"I kind of suspected that," he said, sighing. When I left, I didn't have his authorization, I left without telling anyone. He must have thought I was gone to let me die but if he knows I'm alive and that I marked you, he's going to send Wolves to bring me back to the pack.

-- We have to leave, Jason said, trying to get up.

"There's nothing to fear here," I said firmly. We're in the city center, there are humans everywhere, I may not be an expert in wolves but I doubt they want to show themselves in broad daylight. You must first regain your strength. Dorian and I are going to pack things and load the car. We won't leave until you can stand up.

He looks at me slightly surprised before smiling sadly.

- Clearly, I spend my time making your life complicated, love.

- I love you Jason, as much as I love Dorian. I always knew it, deep down, I just did everything to forget it but now that we are reunited, now that there are three of us, the rest doesn't matter. We can always start again somewhere else, as long as we're toget her, we can make it happen.

- We're going to need some cash, Dorian continues. I have a little money saved but we won't go far with that.

- There is a chest in my room, at the bottom of my wardrobe. There is enough to keep us quiet for a while.

Jason raises his hand to place it on my cheek.

-You really love me, he says as I realize what I said.

- Of course I love you, I said, leaning towards him before kissing him. I measured myself against a pack of Wolves anyway, I think it's a good proof of love, isn't it?

- I love you too Emma, I love you so much, he whispers in a low voice.

- I know darling, now, rest, we'll take care of everything, I said getting up before heading towards my room.

Leave everything behind, start again somewhere else. Giving up my life, my friends, my family, my job. I huff, falling onto the bed. I never imagined that Wolves could behave like this with their own kind, that they could be cruel and heartless. No matter how much I think, I don't understand why they react like this, why it bothers them so much that we are together.

My hands go to my chest, no matter what happens. We must stay united.

When I come out of the bedroom, Jason is sleeping, I have emptied my trunk and prepared two bags which I put in the living room. Dorian is in the kitchen. I slide up behind him to pick him up and place my head against his back.

- We'll get through this, my dear.

- I hope my heart, I really hope so.

A few minutes later, he hands me a plate which I quickly devour.

- Everything is ready, I told him after finishing.

- If we leave, we won't be able to come back Emma. We're not strong enough to fight two packs. All we can do is run as far away as possible and hope they don't replace us.

"I know," I said, sighing. I know. But I stand by what I said. I don't want to part with you. Never.

- You are remarkable my dear, you replace yourself propelled into a universe that is foreign to you and yet, you do not panic. You hold on. You face the situation.

- Is that the image it gives? Because I'm really worried. First of all, I hope that Jason will recover quickly, I wonder if we should take him to see a doctor. Then, I have no idea what I'm going to say to my sister, but I have to warn her to tell her what? Hey sis, I'm going to disappear because my guys are Wolves and their packs are so stupid that they don't want us to love each other in peace. She's all that's left of my family and I'm going to have to lie to her to keep her from the truth. Not to mention leaving, OK, but to go where? You see, it seems that panic is not far from my heart.

- I'm really sorry, my dear. I didn't imagine it would happen like this.

- You have nothing to do with it, nor does Jason.

He gets up to come and take me in his arms. Our lives will change, I know it. We won't be able to go back. I enjoy this hug before we finish loading the car. Jason wakes up in the early morning, he seems to be a little better, Dorian was right, Wolves heal much faster. He takes care of preparing breakfast for him while I isolate myself by taking my cell phone. I have to call her now, I can't leave without telling her.

- Where the f**k were you? I was worried to death. I called you I don't know how many times Emma.

- I know, sorry sis but I'm fine, don't panic.

- That I don't panic? You leave me in the middle of a meeting and I learn that you took one of the company cars. Of course I panic.

-Look, I'm not sure there's a right way to tell you this, but trust me, I know what I'm doing.

- You see, that also tends to make me panic.

- I have to go. I do not have a choice.

- What? How do you leave?

- I can't explain to you why and I don't want to lie to you either, all I can tell you is that I have to leave now and I'm not coming back. I'm not alone, nothing will happen to me, but I can't stay.

- You're kidding, I hope? Are you calling me to tell me you're leaving without explanation?

- I especially wanted to warn you so that you don't worry. Look, I know you're counting on me to help you with the business, but you'll do just fine without me, you always have.

- Not so good. If you had stayed yesterday, you would have known. You can't leave Emma, you're more important than you think.

- I'm sorry, really, but I can't do anything else. I'll call you back in a few days.

-- Wait Emma.

But I don't answer him and hang up with a sigh. She raised me, she fought for me and I'm leaving without even giving her a reason. I blame myself for doing this to him, but I couldn't stand being away from them. I take a deep breath before returning to them. Jason rushes over to me and hugs me apologetically. However, I don't blame him and the warmth of his embrace takes away my pain.