Cursed By The Moonlight - Chapter 95

“I’m sorry if my sister was saying some crazy things. I know you heard her.” The crown prince said sincerely.

Zion nodded. He couldn’t blame his sister since she was worried that her brother might not come back to them.

“So, what do you want to talk about?” Prince Alwyn asked.

Zion sighed and looked directly into the prince’s eyes.

“About you and Amaris. Is it true that she was also your mate? I mean, I never heard of anyone mated to two men. Maybe you are just mistaken.” Zion started.

The prince chuckled. “I really wish that it was just a mistake. But I confirmed it to Phoebus himself. She is my mate, but I can never be with her. She is destined to be with you, and I am fated to die for her.” He answered.

“So are you saying you will accept your fate just like that? Are you not going to fight it?” Zion asked.

The prince frowned. He thought Zion would warn him about his Luna, but he was different from the rumors he heard.

“What do you mean? Aren’t you supposed to get mad or something? I don’t know, but it wasn’t what I expected.” Alwyn said, confused.

“Do you expect me to kill you just because your mate is Amaris?” Zion chuckled. “Amaris and I do not entirely believe in what was written in the Book of Malum. We both understand that Phoebus wrote it because that was what he saw, but we know there are ways to change it. Amaris would feel guilty if you die because of her, so I’m asking you not to let it happen. I don’t care if you are also her mate, don’t die for her. It would burden her for the rest of her life.”

Alwyn knew that what Zion said was true. It would burden Amaris if he would die for her sake, but what can he do about it? He thought to himself.

“What do you want me to do then? Ask her to change her mind and choose me instead? That would not happen, and I know you won’t allow it. And I won’t do that either. I’m happy to see her happy even with someone else. That’s all that matters to me.” The prince said.

“She wouldn’t be happy if you died for her sake. So I am asking you not to make her worry. I don’t want to see her cry because of another guy. Don’t be stupid. If you die and she cries, I swear I will follow you in hell and kill you again.” He said before leaving the prince alone.

Prince Alwyn returned to his room, and as he opened the door, his sister was just behind the door.

“Ouch!” Elmyra yelled when the door bumped into her.

The prince laughed at his sister when he saw her rubbing the red spot on her forehead. She glared at him and pouted.

“What? It’s your fault for listening to someone’s conversation.” He scolded her.

“I was just worried.” She said.

“I know. I was worried, too. I thought the Alpha would strangle me. But he’s different from what I heard about him.” The prince frowned.

“What do you mean?” Elmyra asked while walking back to the bed.

Alwyn followed and continued to pack his things.

“When I found out that my mate was the Luna of the Blue Moon Pack, I wanted to know about the Alpha of that pack. I actually thought of seducing her just like you suggested, but my plan changed when I started to investigate Zion.”

Elmyra frowned and quietly listened to her brother.

“They met here in Terra when the Moon Goddess cast her out of the moon. They fell in love and promised to be together no matter what. That time, they both didn’t know where she came from. She didn’t have any memory, and her powers were sealed. Then the Gods took her, and before she died, she promised to come back to him. Zion vowed to search for her.” He paused.

Alwyn took a deep sigh and sat beside his sister. He smiled at her before he continued.

“Zion lost his mind after she died. He became a beast. He was called a monster by some, feared by all creatures. The Moon Goddess punished him, sealing all his powers.”

“But Selene was his Luna’s mother. Why would she do that?” Elmyra asked

“Because she was hiding something. Selene wanted Zion not to find her daughter, and the only way to do that was to seal the Alpha’s powers. But she didn’t expect that they would still meet. Fate brought them together because it has long been written in the Book of Malum.” The prince answered.

“I heard the Luna was also cursed by Selene. Is that true?” Elmyra asked.

The prince was surprised that his sister knew about it.

“How did you know that?” He asked.

“I heard father talking to someone about it. Is it true?” Elmyra asked again.

Alwyn sighed and looked at his sister. He nodded to confirm Elmyra’s question.

“Yes. Selene cursed her daughter to forget Zion over and over. They said every time she woke up in the morning; she couldn’t remember anything about him. But I think they’re okay now. I could sense that they broke the curse.”

“How did you know?” Elmyra frowned.

“I’m the other mate, remember. When they completed the mating ritual, I felt like my heart broke into pieces. My chest tightens every time they touch each other. I felt like being tortured every day. They had been closer than ever, and my heart was being shattered because of it.”

Elmyra was surprised. She didn’t know that her brother had been suffering for the past months. He was always smiling and looked so calm and firm. She never saw him sad or in pain.

She felt sorry for him. But she knew his brother had already accepted everything.

“I’m sorry, brother. I can’t do anything to ease your pain.” She murmured.

He chuckled then pinched her on the cheeks.

“Hey! It hurts!” She exclaimed.

“You’re so cute, little sister.” He laughed. “Don’t worry about me. This, too, will pass.

“But will you be able to take the pain during your journey? I mean, you will be joining them, and it would definitely hurt you more seeing them together.” She commented.

“I know. But this is my destiny. I am one of her protectors, and I want to fulfill my duty as her protrea.”

“You’re an idiot. You didn’t even know her personally. You only see her in your dreams, but you are already head over heels in love with her. I don’t know how the Gods matched us with other creatures, but if I do have one and it was like yours, I would rather die than suffer because of a stupid love.” Elmyra ranted.

Alwyn was amused by his sister’s reaction. She was a young Elven Princess and didn’t find her mate yet, so she couldn’t understand the feeling of a mate bond and the feeling of love. But he was praying that she would only have one mate and would not suffer like him.

“You will understand it once you find your mate.” He smiled.

“How about the kingdom? You are the crown prince. What if -” Elmyra sighed. “What if you didn’t come back?” She asked.

He smiled again and pulled his sister into his arms, embracing her.

“I talked to father about it, and I had decided a long time ago that you will be the next ruler of the Elven Clan.”

Elmyra’s eyes widened, and she moved away from her brother. She stood up then paced back and forth. When she stopped, she looked at him intently.

“No. I won’t accept that. Promise me you will return here to be the king, or else I will follow you even in hell.” She said in a firm tone before turning her back around to walk away.

The crown prince sighed. Elmyra was close to him. Ever since their mother died, she was always with him, and this would be the first time they would be away from each other. He knew she was lonely and worried that they would not see each other again.

“Is there a way to fight my fate? Will I be okay during this journey? Can I endure the pain every time I see my mate in the arms of another man?” He asked himself.

Morning came, and they needed to leave the Elven Territory to travel to Ocearia. Unlike the other territories that took two to three days to travel, their journey this time would take them five to six days.

Everyone hoped that they wouldn’t find any troubles along the way since they had to go to Tartarus as soon as possible.

“Are you ready?” Zion asked while they were outside waiting for Amaris to come out of the castle.

He nodded, and they all turned their gaze on Amaris when she walked towards them.

‘She’s breathtaking.’ Alwyn thought to himself.

When Amaris got closer, she was surprised when the two men extended their hands to her.