Hearts On Fire
Chapter 36:

Running in the woods

In Selina’s head: I need to arrive there as fast as I can. I'm so tired but I need to keep going. (Azrael and Fenrir’s living room)

Fenrir: “I assume that you didn't replace him?!”

Thorne: “No. I looked everywhere.”

Fenrir: “I said not to come back until you found my son!!”

Azrael: “Fenrir, please. Go rest. Both of you look exhausted. You’ve worked so hard for the past seven months. You need to take care of yourselves. Especially you, Miranda.”

Thorne: “You do look extremely tired. Are you okay?”

Miranda: “I'm fine. Just a little sick.”

Azrael: “Go rest. Thorne, take good care of her. I don't wanna see you sad anymore, Miranda. Azar’s awake and we’ll solve everything.”

In Miranda’s head: She knows.

Thorne: “We’ll see you in the morning.”

Fenrir: “Thank you for always keeping me on the right track.”

Azrael: “You’re the one who put up with me all these years and my hot temper. And when I say hot, I mean fire.”

Fenrir: “I'm so worried about Azar.”

Azrael: “Me too. You can't even imagine how much it hurts me to see him suffer but he's awake now. He's alive, Fenrir. That's the most important.”

Fenrir: “You're right. I was so scared we’d lose him but we really need to replace him. We need to help him. I didn't expect him to shift and run from the hospital.”

Azrael: “He needs to be alone right now and as much as it pains me, it's the truth. He doesn't wanna be found right now.”

Fenrir: “You're right. We need to give him time and space. All of it is too much for him.”

Azrael: “Don't worry, it's been a day since he left the hospital. I know my son. He just needs time. He'll come back stronger than ever. Now we know Blaise is still with him.”

Fenrir: “He believes Amaya wasn't part of the plan?”

Azrael: “I'm sure of it and if that's what his heart tells him I'm sure that's the truth. I truly believe she’s just a pawn in their game and you know what kind of monsters they are.”

Fenrir: “We need to end them once and for all.”

Azrael: “I agree but Amaya is our main priority. Finding her and keeping her safe.”

Fenrir: “It's been seven months and we weren't able to do anything.”

Azrael: “We’ll replace them, I know it. I believe everything happens for a reason. Sammy and Jessie are searching for help.”

Fenrir: “Do you think they'll replace it?”

Azrael: “I'm sure of it. You know Sammy.”

Fenrir: “True. (they hug - Thorne’s bedroom)”

Thorne: “Will you tell me now? I'm so worried about you. I know how much you’ve suffered since Amaya left but I know now it seems even worse. Don't block me out, please. I'm your mate.”

Miranda: “There's something I need to tell you.”

Thorne: “Yes?”

Miranda: “I'm pregnant.”

Thorne: “How did I not catch the scent?!”

Miranda: “It's too early. I may be three weeks pregnant.”

Thorne: “And you were running around with pack warriors for three weeks while carrying a pup?! What if something happened to both of you?!”

Miranda: “I didn't know, I promise. I found out yesterday.”

Thorne: “That's what aunt Azzy meant when she said take care of you. You told her?”

Miranda: “I didn't. I guess she figured it out on her own. I don't know how though.”

Thorne: “Why didn't you tell me immediately?”

Miranda: “I don't know, everything's a mess. My best friend is missing. I miss her so much. I need her by my side. I'm worried about her all the time. She needs to come back. We were trying to hunt them down for months. I didn't realize I was late until yesterday and now everything is intensified. All my emotions, I'm so confused. I'm happy, sad and worried at the same time.”

Thorne: “Everything’s gonna be okay, I promise. Especially now that Azar’s back. He'll replace Amaya, I'm sure of it.”

Miranda: “I hope so, I want my sister back.”

Thorne: “Come on, let's rest. You can't be too stressed out, it might hurt the baby.”

Miranda: “Are you happy?”

Thorne: “Yes. My mate is carrying my baby. I'm over the moon. I love you so much.”

Miranda: “I love you too, the both of you. (on the beach)”

In Azar’s head: It's been a day since I woke up and since I found out the truth. Amaya is gone. My mate is gone. The state of shock I was in as my family told me…I could never imagine something like that. I was fighting against it. I didn't wanna accept the truth but there were signs. I wish I knew it all earlier. How her eyes would change. Become red, like mine and my mom's. It was depending on her emotions like me. Then the memories of our wedding night. The night I decided to go against my fears and finally mark her. The night that was supposed to be the happiest one of our lives but it turned into agony and now they are telling me seven months have passed. I missed seven months sure that I wouldn't even wake up if I hadn't heard her voice. Her screams. It was so real. I'm sure it was real but what she said, not to look for her and that she was there to say her goodbye. I felt her pain. I couldn't take the image of her face as tears were falling. How her voice was shaking, her whole body trembling. She was in agony. It wasn't a dream. It was a sign. I'm sure of it. We've always been more connected than any other mates before. That's how I felt her before I met her. But why can't I feel her now? I feel nothing. The reality hit me hard. The pain was too much for me to handle so Blaise took over. I'm happy I have him but all other powers are gone. There was no more fire. I was weaker, slower…like a regular wolf. For seven months she was with her so-called family. Did she know? Was it all on purpose to get under my skin and take everything that I have? No. I don't believe that. She would never. God knows what they've done to her. They always wanted revenge and I guess they used her. She hated them, she feared them and now she's all alone there for months. I'm scared to think of what she's going through. Those bastards. They're hurting her again and I'm helpless. What am I doing? Sulking? I'm so pathetic. I can't believe I doubted my mate for even a split second. Amaya would never betray me. I need to replace my mate!! I already wasted too much time!! (in the garden)

Selina: “ALPHA FENRIR!! ALPHA AZRAEL!!”

Fenrir: “Who are you?!”

Selina: “I’m Selina. I’m the alpha of the Blood Rose pack. I was running for days to see you. I have some terrible news. A few days ago my pack was invited to a meeting. At first I had no clue what it was about but then it turned out it was Nash from the Blood Moon pack who organized it. My pack wasn't the only one there. There were so many others. We were all so confused. Then he started talking about how he should be the next leader and he has a secret weapon to stop you once and for all. To kill every single one of you. To slaughter the whole Crimson Fleur pack. Starting with alpha Azrael. His secret weapon was a girl with red eyes. I haven't seen her before but something didn't sit right. I realized it must be your son's mate. She didn't look happy at all. She looked devastated but that's the weirdest part. It’s like she's completely under his command. She couldn't move or anything until he said so. He made her show us her power. She can control fire and I'm sure she's not a hellhound. He’ll use her to go against you and he said everyone who tries to stand against him will meet the same fate. I'm sure that's why you don't know about it. Everyone is terrified. He's getting more and more allies. you can't trust anyone. That girl…I saw her cry. He did something to her. She's there against her own will. I'm sure of it.”

Azrael: “Amaya!!”

Fenrir: “Where was that meeting?!”

Selina: “It was far away. I could show you but there's no use. I'm sure he organized it far from where his pack is located. that poor girl. She looked broken. I don't know what he's done to her but he called her his mate. The war has begun. He's preparing everything for the final battle.”

Azar: “Take me there right now!!”

Selina: “I don't know where the pack is. It's too risky. We don't know who's on their side.”

Azar: “Do I look like I care about risks?! I said to lead me there. I’m not asking you or your pack to join me or stand by my side in this fight. All I'm asking is to show me the spot. It's the only choice we have. I need to replace my mate. (in the dungeon)”

Nash: “I just talked to that stupid witch. He says your training is done. He expected weeks but you managed to do it all in five days. You never failed to impress me. Have you missed me? We haven't seen each other in a while. Come here. Show me that beautiful outfit I got you.”

Amaya: “Thank you, I love it.”

In Nash’s head: It worked.

Nash: “How do you feel?”

Amaya: “I'm glad to see you.”

Nash: “I have a surprise for you tomorrow. You're gonna love it.”

Amaya: “What is it about?”

Nash: “You'll see. Oh, the things I wanna do to you. It'll have to wait until tomorrow. I want everything to be perfect. Give me a kiss and then I'll have to go.”

Amaya: “You're so strong.”

Nash: “You'll see. But tomorrow, my mate.”

In Amaya’s head: My mate.