Kaden's Luna

Chapter Forty-One

I sniffle quietly, turning my back on him so he won't see my tears. I pack my things quickly, hearing a car horn indicating that it's time to go. Zipping up the suitcase, I throw things into my backpack before putting on my jacket. I turn to see Kaden sitting on the edge of the bed, holding his head in his hands.

It hurts to see him like that, I knew him and his beast are in pain right now. But, I'm so angry at him too. I understand that all he wants to do is protect me but am I ever safe without him by my side?

I wait for a few moments; waiting for him to stop me, say that he didn't want me to leave. But he does none of those things, instead he stares at the carpet, unmoving with a hard expression on his face. His eyes are cold and dark when he looks up at me, making me wince.

I sigh and nod, willing myself not to burst into tears like I want to. Making my way to the door, I listen for his footsteps...but there are none. He doesn't get up to at least walk me to the car and see me off. I bite my lip hard, wanting to scream at him but instead I open the door.

"I will kill you myself if you do something stupid and put yourself in danger." I pause, turning to face him slightly. His hard expression cracks for a fleeting moment when he notices my tear stained cheeks. "I love you. Come back to me safe."

He doesn't say it back like I hope he would and it takes every fibre of my being not to break down. I take him in, committing everything about him to memory. And then, I shut the door and make my way downstairs. The more distance I put between us the more I feel like I can't breathe, like somebody has my heart in their fist and keeps squeezing it, causing me pain.

I see Vulcan and Aurora standing by the front door, his expression equally hard like Kaden's. On the other hand, Aurora looks sad and distraught. She takes my hand in hers as I walk closer, glancing at the stairs with a frown.

"He's not coming down." I explain sadly, hating how weak my voice is.

I bring her into a hug to say goodbye, barely able to wrap my arms around her because of her baby bump. We chuckle at that before she asks for my phone, putting in her number and telling me to stay in contact. I nod before turning to her mate who is staring up at the stairs, his brows furrowed.

"Promise me you won't let anything happen to him?" I ask Vulcan, his towering form not as intimidating as before.

"I promise." He grunts, a small smile on his lips as he looks at his wife before turning back to me. "My mate will kill me first if her best friend is ever harmed, I don't want you to come after me too."

I chuckle lightly and nod, watching as his expression turns serious. He hands me a small device that has a red button on it, fitting perfectly in my palm. I look up at the couple in confusion, wondering what it is as I turn it over.

"If you are ever in danger during the time Kaden is here, press this and we will be alerted along with everyone in Axel's pack. It's like a panic button. Rico will put some cameras and microphones on your house and clothes so that we all know your location and who is around you." He explains, making my eyes widen in shock.

I nod, jumping slightly when the car honks again. Sighing, I turn to the grand staircase wanting Kaden to come rushing down but he is nowhere in sight. I hoist my backpack onto my shoulders before taking hold of my suitcase. I shoot the couple a small smile, stepping out the front door.

"It was nice to meet you guys." I smile, opening the car door whilst the driver takes my luggage.

"You're always welcome here, Luna. Don't forget that." Aurora murmurs, her eyes becoming teary making Vulcan panic.