Stupid
Completely and utterly stupid.
The word rang through Genesis head like a track record on repeat. She couldn't escape it, nor did she want to ignore it. Because no matter what she did, she only managed to break the heart of Ezra since the very day they met.
It was moments like this that made Genesis question the moon goddess. Why did she choose her to be with Ezra when she's only caused him nothing but pain?
"Mother." Zidon voice comes, a slight knock following after. She could also sense the presence of three others, making her brows furrow in confusion.
"Come in son." Genesis says shakily, removing herself from the window.
"There is much to discuss." Zidon says, opening the door. Beverly and two Lycan guards follow, making Genesis curiosity only grow.
"You set him free." Zidon only says, his expression passive and emotionless. "Why?"
"He helped my parents." Genesis says only, her eyes refusing to look into Beverly's. She could feel the disappointment in from where due was standing.
"That's no excuse." Zidon says sharply, walking up to his mother, his height and dominance overpowering hers. "There's no excuse for him. Not after all he's done to you, to dad, to everyone-"
"I know that." Genesis says, her looking into the eyes of her son. "The thought has never left my mind. I am reminded everyday of the brutal things he has put me through, but I must, I must forgive him. On the behalf of my parents."
Zidon says nothing, instead, his eyes soften, looking at his mother in pity.
Genesis eyes meet Beverly's, the disappointment and shame came over her as she looked at her in hopelessness.
"I don't know why you decide to let him live. But, the moment he decides to do something, much less even touch you, I will...."
Zidon stopped for a second, all softness in his voice was completely gone and they now held a sense of coldness, the next thing he intended to say held no sympathy or remorse.
"I'm not asking you for permission. If it is so, the very minute he slips up, I will kill him with my own two hands."
Genesis looks into the eyes of her son, knowing she couldn't change his mind, even if she tried. She nodded her head, and looked away, ashamed to look into the eyes of her mother in law.
"I'm sorry." Genesis says softly, turning her backs on them. She then walked towards the window once again, her eyes looking into the forest.
Her thoughts began to consumeher whole, taking her away from the reality she desperately wanted to be rid of. If only she had the goddesses guide to help her.
Why did everything have to be so hard?
...............
It was night time.
And Hibicus was set free.
The thought nerved Genesis to her very core. She knew she'd regret it. A part of her was hoping that Hibicus would use this time for good. A part of her was really hoping that he'd leave her alone now.
'He helped my parents, but what if he wants something in return?' Genesis thought.
She looked towards the door once more, anticipating the appearance of her mate. Ezra had been gone ever since their little fight.
The longer Genesis replayed the conversion she had with Hibicus, the more idiotic she felt. The fact that she willingly went and believed his story, he could've lied right to her face. But, she refused to doubt, she wanted to believe him.
Ezra had every right to be upset, heartbroken and mad. Genesis was so naive, so trusting, so...inconsiderate. She deserved to give her mate an apology. He deserved better than what she was putting him through.
So as Genesis sat there, wallowing in self pity, the door remained closed, and the appearance of her mate, never came.
.........
Ezra's wolf stood tall and proud, looking on into the Horizon.
It was beautiful, peaceful. There's was nothing more that the wolf loved more than have complete and utter silence, to be left alone.
That's how he lived. For his whole life, he lived alone, only valuing the opinions of himself. At a young age, he was taught to be cold and dangerous, never caring about a soul in the world.
And sometimes, it made the wolf question why the moon goddess had bothered to give him another half. The only thing he wanted to do was be alone, and out of everyone's way.
To rule and control, to fulfill the roles of being the King of Lycans.
Genesis had taught both Ezra and his wolf to love. Why was it so hard all of a sudden?
She was touched by another man, tainted with the words of another, her soul was crying out to him but, her mind had deceived her. And it was only then that Ezra was convinced that the gods and goddesses above hated his whole entire being.
"Ezra." A voice called.
It was the moon goddess.
Ezra saw her spirit beside him, looking too into the horizon.
'Why?' Ezra's wolf asked.
Silence came over the two, dancing around them freely.
"This was Dolos doing." The moon goddess says, breaking the silence. "He cursed Hibicus."
Ezra's wolf only looked on, his mind in a far away place.
"He tricked me, my son." The moon goddess went on. "I knew I would regret it, I knew he was up to no good, and I still gave him my utmost blessing."
"What did he do?" Ezra asks.
"He cursed him to be the king of krysters. Not only did he put the entire starkys race at risk, he also lied to me. It was a means used to tamper with my creation. And so, he brought such a disgrace unto the gods and goddesses. He put your marriage in danger, he put a whole existence of species at the mercy of these blood sucking creatures."
"There's not much that can be done." Ezra says. "I simply cannot do anything about the trickery."
"Surely there isn't. This is a test sent for Genesis to rise above, to overcome. Tribulations are only for a time but mates last for a life time." The moon goddess says, smiling softly at him.
Ezra smiled back softly.
"I won't give up on her if that's what you're thinking." Ezra says, making the goddess chuckle.
"Surely you would do no such thing." She sighs. "But I'll tell you one thing. It won't be easy."
"It's never has been." Ezra says dryly. "It's always the kind hearted, that goes through the most heartache."
"I admire you dearly, my son. It is not your fault to be going through such treacherous deeds, the Lycan King will overcome all. I can't tell you everything, you must have to receive and experience it all on your own." The goddess says, her voice held both love and sympathy for her son.
Ezra nodded his head slightly, looking on into the Horizon. The longer he stayed there, the more his thoughts began to become nothing but a distant memory.
And it broke the moon goddess heart because she could feel his feelings for his mate begin to turn away, turning as cold and hostile as ice.
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Hey guys! It's been a very lonngggg time and I know.
So sorry I made you guys wait so long. It was never my intention. There has been so much that has happened in my life for the past 6 months and over. I simply had no time to sit down and even write.
I migrated from my old country, started a new school, new adjustments and I'm currently going through a breakup that honestly has me really fragile and in a vulnerable state.
And despite all that, writing never left my mind, not once.
I love you guys so much. And I'm just asking you guys to help me to get back into what I love again. Writing. Send me your books, I'll gladly read them to prevent having writer's block. And just your support in general for this book and my others brings a smile to my face you guys, really.
Thank you for sticking around, even after all this time, I'm truly blessed ♡