Cursed By The Moonlight - Chapter 67

Amaris was startled when Maxine rushed inside the bedroom. Her face was so red, and she was panting when she jumped on the bed.

“What happened to you?” Amaris asked with a frown on her face.

Maxine shook her head, covering her face with a pillow. Her heart was pounding. It was her first kiss, and she couldn’t believe that she had initiated it.

“Tell me what happened?” Amaris insisted.

“I-I kissed Cole!” Maxine answered.

“What?” Amaris exclaimed.

Maxine took the pillow away from her face to look at Amaris. She bit her lips and took her cousin’s hands with a flushed face.

“Ari, what does it feel when you’re in love?” She asked.

Amaris was surprised by Maxine’s sudden question.

“Are you saying you’re in love with Cole?” Amaris asked.

Maxine sighed then lay on the bed while hugging the pillow.

“I don’t know. He has been really nice to me ever since we first met. He took care of me from the moment I was separated from my mother. And he comforts me whenever I feel down. He said that he liked that I always say what’s on my mind. I’m not sure what he meant by those words. My heart suddenly beat so fast then I just grabbed him and kissed him. What should I do, Ari? Werewolves have mates, right? What if he found his?” Maxine continuously said.

“W-Wait. Calm down. Okay. First, I think you like him—a lot. The fact that you felt something in your heart, well, that means he affected you too much. And yes, maybe he has a mate, but I think it depends on him if he wants his mate or you.” Amaris answered.

Maxine sighed and wasn’t convinced by what her cousin had said.

“But isn’t it painful if your mate rejected you?” Maxine asked.

Amaris couldn’t answer because it was the truth. The mate bond was a powerful connection between two soulmates. If one of them breaks it, the other will suffer great pain, and they said some even died because of that pain. She remembered Zion. Forgetting him every day was like rejecting him. Was he enduring the pain of her rejection? His heart was being crushed by her over and over. Rejection was even better than forgetting someone you love. She thought to herself.

“Ari?” Maxine called.

“Ah. Yes, it’s painful. I suggest you talk to Cole about it. I know he would approach you because you kissed him.” Amaris answered.

Then they heard a knock on the door. Amaris smirked. They knew it was Cole.

“Tell him I’m not here.” Maxine whispered.

“Come in!” Amaris shouted.

Maxine glared at her while she giggled because of her reaction. Cole stepped inside and was looking at Maxine.

“You can take her.” Amaris said.

“Ari!” Maxine exclaimed.

“Let’s talk.” Cole said in a deep tone before turning around to walk outside of the bedroom.

Amaris looked at Cole, who seemed so serious standing in front of the bed. Then she glanced at Maxine. She knew her cousin was hesitating. It was Maxine’s first time to get involved with a guy, and he was not just a simple guy; he was a werewolf.

“Maxine!” Amaris called.

Maxine looked at her, surprised.

“Go!” She ordered.

Maxine didn’t say a word and just nodded. She stood up and followed Cole. Amaris was looking at her cousin while she walked out of the room. She smiled and thought that it was one of the best things that happened to Maxine and that was falling in love.

She sighed. If she could just do something about her memory, it would be so easy for her to love Zion.

Love. An intense feeling of deep affection towards someone. If her feelings towards Zion were deep, why did she forget him? It happened not only once but over and over again.

You shouldn’t forget your feelings towards the person you truly love. Forgetting Zion every day was making his heart broken constantly.

She sighed and had decided to rest for a while. But before she was able to sleep, she heard a knock, and Zion suddenly appeared.

“Diana’s here, love.” He said.

Amaris was happy to hear that Diana had arrived. She quickly got off the bed and walked towards Zion. She knew she looked like an idiot, smiling widely at her Alpha.

Zion was happy to see his Luna smiling at him. He knew she had already forgotten about him and that Maxine had told her about them. He was glad that someone had explained everything to her for once.

He grabbed her hand, only to be disappointed that she abruptly took her hand away. Amaris was also surprised by what she did. She hurt him again.

It was just a fucking holding hands! Amaris scolded herself inwardly.

“I-I’m sorry. I-I was-” She stammered.

Zion’s face changed. His relief and happiness became a disappointment. He had a dark expression on his face.

“Never mind. Let’s just go and see her.” He whispered, then turned around to walk out of the room.

Amaris followed. She was looking at Zion’s back, and as he walked ahead of her, she suddenly felt Zion was starting to drift away. Her chest tightened, so she gasped to take in some air. But instead of feeling better, her heart began to feel pain.

Amaris held her chest and started massaging it. What the hell? She felt like she was going to die. Was it because of the mate bond? Or something different. She thought to herself.

Amaris was trying to call Zion, but he continued to walk to the long hallway. She reached out her hand when her vision began blurry.

Zion couldn’t hear Amaris’ footsteps and her scent seemed a few feet away from him. He turned around and was surprised to see her leaning against the wall while holding on to her chest.

“Ari!” He called while running towards her.

When he got closer, Zion felt Amaris’ pain. He frowned. What’s happening? She wasn’t hurt physically, and he didn’t do anything for her to get hurt emotionally. He thought to himself.

“Harrowing heart.” A woman’s voice suddenly spoke.

When they looked at who the woman was, it was Diana.