The Rogue Mission
Sitting on my bed I relax my mind and focus on reaching out to the dark witch.
Mariska?
It's silent for a few moments but then I feel the slight buzz from the other side, she heard me call.
'You are a pesky child. Aren't you?'
I rolled my eyes, 'I'm coming to Russia. I'll do it on my own.'
I prepare myself for her words on how stupid this is and how she's not about to lose her life because of my decisions.
However, I'm sure this is the best way. It saves us many casualties and an entire war.
'I hope you're not on a flight here already because this is not how the plan goes down -'
I interrupt her, 'I don't care. I'm not going to endanger my Pack. I have to do it alone.'
'He hasn't even marked you. How is your loyalty so strong?'
I almost laugh at her question, what does she even mean.
'Because I'm a good person?' I tried to sound sure.
I guess I didn't because she scoffed in response.
'No dark witch is a 'good person'.'
It was my turn to scoff, 'Well good thing I'm not one.'
I didn't plan on staying like this, she's not alright in her head if she thinks I will. Alexander is far stronger than I am, I could never live like this for years.
I won't even put the thought in my mind, I cannot stay like this. I will not fall into the dark magic trap.
'I could always change that.' She says with ease.
I really hate this lady, 'I'm on my way. Goodbye Mariska.'
I shut her out, not wanting to hear another word from her. Every time I reached out I regretted it soon after, she was exhausting.
I made my way to the desk in the corner of the room and started writing a letter to Alexander. I didn't want to tell him face to face because I knew he wouldn't let me go.
I know he'll wanna keep me here and I can't stay. I need to do this. This time it isn't a selfish decision.
At least I hope.
Alexander,
I'm sorry I had to leave again. I'm sorry I didn't tell you but I know you would've tried to stop me and that's the last thing I need. I can't let our Pack and all the others go to war over me. All those deaths will be on me and I could never live with myself knowing that. You know I couldn't, so I have to do this. I promise I'm not going into it alone. I'm not trying to get myself killed. Just trying to lessen the deaths...
I hate you a little less than before,
Liah.
I wiped the tears that had made its way down my cheek. I turned and grabbed a duffel, filling it with essentials and clothes. I put on my black Puma The Trainer's and got out the bathroom window.
The window to the bathroom was on the other side from where the window in my room shows. This window was closer to the front of the house but much closer to the garage door than the actual front door.
I had to jump out here rather than go out the front because I didn't need a Russo brother seeing me or one of the house helpers.
I ran to the garage and grabbed a random key from the holder, I pressed the unlock button and ran over to the car that beeped. It was a Range Rover Evoque, I opened the door and threw my duffel to the passenger side.
I started the car and floored it. It wouldn't take Alexander long to realise that I'm gone. I had to hurry. In no time he would realise that I'm gone and he'd come after me. I need to be gone before he comes.
Thank goodness I payed attention when driving here. My sense of direction wasn't that bad. I just kept a close eye on the signs and turns, to make sure I was on the right path.
Once I made it to Nathaniel's territory, I made a b-line to his home. Thankfully because I spent so much time here back then his guards and such know who I am.
I stopped in the roundabout at the end of the driveway, got out the car, leaving the door open and made my way to his front door.
'Nathaniel?' I linked him while making my way to the door, occasionally turning my head to look behind me.
He answered before the door was opened, 'Alexander's looking for you â'
That is not what I wanted to hear, I knew he'd be looking for me that's why I needed to move, 'I need you to come with me back to Russia, please.'
Just as I made it onto the porch the front door opened and he stepped out.
"Why are you running again? Do you enjoy playing with my brother's feelings, Ellie?"
I knew it would be hard to understand and a piece of me knew that Nathaniel wouldn't be delighted to help me this time around.
Not like he helped me at all the one time I actually was running.
This, though, wasn't running.
"Of course not! I'm doing this for him! For our Pack, for your Pack! I'm trying to minimise the casualties, can't you see that? If I go to Ivan myself I can defeat him with Mariska's help. Once he's done for, I get my wolf back and everything can go on the way it should've a year and a half ago. I'm trying to step up to my role."
He didn't seem moved at all, "Luna's don't go rogue like this."
Rogue? I'm not doing anything wrong I'm not even breaking away from anyone. I have all the right in the world to do this, I don't owe anything to anyone.
If I want to do this on my own they should understand, there's no reason for me to have to involve Alexander in everything I do.
We haven't had our ceremony, we haven't been fully bound, I'm not yet a Luna. Rather settle this all now then later.
"This isn't going rogue! It's thinking of the option that'll best suit the Pack!"
I couldn't believe he didn't understand what I was trying to do. I wasn't running, I was done running. I just want to go back to a year and a half ago, move in with my mate and build a relationship. I don't need all this other nonsense.
I can't have him introduce me as a witch, then have them go into battle for me. They would hate me, despise me. Heck, even I would despise myself if I were not the witch in this situation.
Luna's have to make tough decisions sometimes, they make decisions that will best suite the Pack. That's all I'm trying to do, how is that so bloody hard to understand?
I'm trying correct the wrong so that when I am Luna, I can follow through with my responsibilities accordingly.
"Thank you, Nate." Alexander voice came from behind me.
"You were stalling!?" I glared at Nate, "I can't freaking believe it. I'm trying to help!"
Alexander slammed the car door and stalked up to me with the letter in hand, "Help? Help!? How is running trying to help anything?"
"Oh my goddess, I'm not running!" I walked up to Alexander and spoke softer, "I'm not running, I promise. I'm trying to do what's best for the Pack. I don't expect them to go into war for me. I'm just trying to minimise the casualties â"
That set him off,
"Minimise the casualties? To what, just you?" The hurt in his eyes was as clear as day.
I put a hand on his cheek and tried to calm him, "No. Alexander, I'm not out to hurt you anymore. I'm past that. I don't want any casualties â"
"Then let me come with you. Let me help â"
I took a step back, "No. I don't need you to. Please, I just need Nathaniel and Natalia."
His eyes darkened, "But you don't need me."
My eyes widened, "No! Alex, that's not what I meant. I just â"
"Don't need me. Fine. Go to Russia. Get killed." He turned to leave.
I grabbed his arm, well I tried, his muscle was too large for my small hand to make it around his entire arm, "Alexander, please. I don't want to leave like this. I'm trying to help, I really am this time."
"Liah â" I grabbed his neck and brought his head down to my level. I kissed him gently, trying to sooth him and convey my message.
His hands rapped around my waist and he pulled me closer, I smiled into the kiss. My hands making their way to his unruly curls that I loved so much. I parted my lips, to allow better access and I swear I should've started the kiss like this.
The sparks magnified and I couldn't get enough. Our tongues were fighting for dominance and my hands were having their own tug o' war in his hair.
I loved the feeling I got from kissing him, it made me feel alive.
He pulled back and placed his forehead against mine, I smiled up at him and pecked his lips.
My heart felt warm and I bet you if we were characters on Jane the Virgin our hearts would be glowing orange.
"That's how I want to leave things," I whisper.
He whispered back, "Let me come with."
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So, it's either Jander, Leiander, Alexah or Aleah. Which one? (: