The Luna's Hidden Destiny
The Luna’s Hidden Destiny – Chapter 87

(Mila)

I was furious…I know Rowan is trying to keep the truth from me but I knew deep down Marcus was behind this. Now innocent girls were being taken because of this obsession with me…I needed to do something and I knew for a fact that Rowan wouldn’t let me. That’s why I needed to plan this carefully…I needed to do this on my own.

That’s how it all started, with me and Marcus..and that’s how it will end. I’m not that little naive girl anymore though…I am a f*****g Luna and Marcus will pay for what he has done. For all of the lives he has ruined and the people he has hurt.

I needed to replace Marcus and reveal his location. Then I just have to hold him off long enough for the warriors to replace us. I had a plan, and it involved the smartwatch Tristan gave me for my birthday. I knew if I had that on me, the warriors would be able to track my every move..but I wouldn’t turn it on until I knew Marcus had found me.

The next issue was sneaking out of Black Stone…The only way I would be able to get out of here would be at night. I have been watching and learning the warrior’s patrol times for the past week, knowing this was inevitable. This was the only way to get Marcus..it had to be done. I have hidden away for far too long and now it was time to do something about it. That’s not how I was raised…I was taught to stand and fight..and I would use what Marcus had taught me to kill him myself.

That night, I lay in bed waiting for Rowan to fall into a deep sleep. My eyes wandered his face, memorizing every small detail as tears filled my eyes. I never wanted it to be like this…I never wanted my mate to have their lives in danger just for being with me. This isn’t how it should be…Rowan should be happy and worry-free..but I see the toll this puts on him, the stress it adds, and the fear it creates deep inside of him.

I know this will hurt him, that what I am about to do is the ultimate betrayal but it is the only way…he would never let me do this if I asked..he would lock me up tighter and make it so I could never leave.

“Please forgive me, my love.” I whispered quietly, my hand reaching out and stroking his face gently. I hope one day he can understand why I did this..that it was the only way to save him…

Looking towards the door, I knew Ian switched shifts at 1:40 am. There was a three-minute overlap from when he went downstairs to when the new guard came up. That was all the time I had..that was my only chance.

Glancing over towards my phone, I saw the time was 1:30 am. I didn’t want to get up too early just in case Rowan starts to stir while I am waiting.

I slowly slipped out of bed, untangling Rowan’s limbs from my own as I slid out from beneath him and stepped quietly onto the floor. I already had a bag packed that I hid underneath the bed while Rowan was showering. I would have Calypso carry it in her mouth so I could get away far enough to shift back and go the rest of the way on foot. I needed Marcus to replace me as Mila, to think of me as weak and fragile. That was the only way this plan would work.

I silently tiptoed towards the door, looking back one last time as a stray beam of moonlight illuminated the room… My beautiful mate lay there sleeping with his eyes gently closed…I promise I will come back to you…I swear it my love..a tear rolled down my cheek as I quickly wiped it away. I love you Rowan Scott with everything I am..and that’s why I will kill Marcus, to save you and all of those he has hurt…I will end this.

I quickly and quietly left the room, heading for the stairs as I flew down them. I didn’t have time…Ian would be arriving downstairs any moment and I needed to get the hell out of the pack house before that.

After making it down to the first floor, I paused for a moment, trying to control my emotions as guilt began to rise up…Rowan will be pissed..he will be so hurt and angry…

Before I could talk myself out of this, Calypso gave me a mental nudge, telling me to focus as I nodded to myself, remembering why I was doing this to begin with.

I crept against the wall, hiding in the shadows as the quiet air around me felt thick with tension. I was expecting Rowan to come barreling down those stairs any moment. For someone to stop me and send me back to my room but no one came. It was eerily quiet..

I headed towards the back door as I looked over my shoulder once more, no one..not a single sound. Maybe this was my sign that I was doing the right thing..everything was lining up perfectly.

I opened the door, the cool air hitting my face as I didn’t hesitate…I was off. I quickly shifted into Calypso, gripping the backpack in my mouth as I took off running. I knew where to go..where Marcus would be waiting…I knew I had to go where this all started.

‘Let’s end this once and for all.’

Calypso growled, her claws piercing the earth as she pushed off and lunged through the trees.

Every move she made was graceful and precise. Our ears were alert and ready for any sound as I expected someone to be following me. These were the best warrior around, how am I slipping past them so easily? It’s almost too good to be true, that’s when I felt them…Ian, John, and Dan’s wolves were right on my trail.

‘You didn’t think we would let you do this alone did you?’

Ian linked, his voice causing me to jump as Calypso pushed forward.

‘Ian, you can’t, Rowan will kill you.’

I gasped into the link, my heart aching as I felt my three guards following close behind. I can’t risk their lives like this..if Marcus doesn’t kill them, then Rowan will.

‘Luna, you can’t do this alone..I…I had a dream…I need to be with you.’

He said urgently..he had a dream? Was that how he knew I would be running away tonight and wasn’t trying to stop me?

‘Okay, but once we get closer to the cabin you guys need to stay behind. It’s the only way he will come.’

I whispered, feeling anxious about this whole thing as we ran closer to our territories border. Ian would sacrifice his life for me…John and Dan would do this just to protect me. I knew what I was risking and the life I could possibly be giving up..but this was the only chance I would have..this was the only way to keep Rowan out of this and protect his life. I just knew deep down, if Marcus and Rowan ever face each other my mate wouldn’t live..something deep inside knew that and that’s why I needed to do this.

‘Thank you..’

I linked them quickly, knowing that I had someone’s support in this making it truly seem like the right decision.

‘We stand by you no matter what Luna.”

John linked, making my heart swell with pride…I believed them with all my heart…I knew for a fact that we would replace Marcus today and end this…

(Rowan)

I woke up with an uneasy feeling..like my soul had been ripped in two and something was missing deep inside of me. Panic began to fill me, my hands reaching for Mila instinctively on the bed. The sheets were cold and empty..no..my heart dropped. Where was she? I jumped out of bed looking at the time. 4:20 am. She never gets up this early…I slammed into the bathroom, searching every corner.

‘Mila baby, where are you?’

I tried to link her and was met with silence. Desperation filled me…I continued to search..even looking under the f*****g bed and in the cabinets like this was some sick game of hide and seek.

“Mila!” I shouted, trying so desperately to understand what was going on.

‘Ian, Mila is gone. Did you see her leave?’

I linked my warrior, realizing all too soon that he wasn’t here too..none of her usual guards were.

‘Tristan, Mila and her guards are gone.’

Panic filled me..no, this can’t be happening..where the f**k are they! They wouldn’t betray me like this…they wouldn’t!

I slipped on my pants, racing past the bed to check my phone..hers was right there next to it..that’s when I saw the small piece of paper..

I grabbed it, holding it tightly between my fingers, reading the words but nothing made sense..she wouldn’t do this to me..no..she CAN’T do this to me. Anger now replaced that panic..pure f*****g rage.

‘Alpha, it looks like they slipped out of the border three hours ago.’

Tristan linked, he was already running..he was angry too.

I would kill them..those men that were supposed to protect her..letting her leave like this..how could she…

“Rowan, I have to stop this…I can’t let him hurt you. I need to stop him from ever hurting anyone else again…I’m so sorry…I love you.”

Her words echoed through my mind..tears began to fall as Bain pushed me back…I was unable to move but he could…and he would…darkness engulfed me in the back of my mind. My heart shattered to pieces as Bain was now in full control…if she is gone for good…I truly won’t be able to live for a single moment without her…