Page 169 of Her Destined Alpha
The only light came from the hundreds of threads that swirled around me; their glows dimmed.
I did it…
Silent Love
Delsanra
Istaggered away from the wall. I had actually done it… Endora was gone for good.
I looked down at the two lines that led through that crack that still promised happiness… I walked towards it slowly, brushing my finger along the black string. My heart raced as I looked at the barrier. I grabbed onto the string, tugging it gently. I thought I heard a sound from beyond the barrier. My heart thumped louder as I approached it. By any chance… could my mother be there? On the other side?
“You can do this, Kitten...” Rayhan’s faint voice came from somewhere far away, and I hesitated, my eyes flitting to the crack…
I won’t cross through. I just… I need to see…
I inched closer, feeling a slight tug on the black thread. A little whimper filled my ears, and my heart pounded faster.
“Hello?” I whispered, reaching for the veil.
My fingers were only inches from the crack when small, slender hands pushed my hand away from it. I gasped as the hands waved, motioning me to stop. I fell to my knees, my heart thudding as the owner of the hands peeked through the barrier. My heart was clenching as so many emotions exploded within me.
She was small, maybe just under four feet tall. Her skin was a pale, pinky-white. Her eyes were large and doe-like, a brilliant shade of red, rimmed with beautiful thick lashes. She had a button nose and plump, pouty lips. Her hair was dark red, cascading around her shoulders and down her waist. She had a tail with a pointy tip, and her small red dress was wrapped around her curvy yet delicate figure. Everything, including her pointed ears and fangs, told me she was who I thought she was.
She tilted her head, looking at the thread that bound us, her eyes widening as they blurred with tears, just like my own were.
“Mama?” I whispered.
She smiled and nodded, tears streaming down her cheeks as she glanced behind her, treading to the tip of the veil before reaching out and cupping my cheeks.
Pain suffocated me, and I closed my eyes the moment her small hands cupped my face. Her hands were soft; I could sense her nervousness, her excitement, and her worry. I felt a soft warmth envelope me from her gentle touch.
“You’re my mama,” I whispered.
Her eyes widened, and she smiled, nodding. I wrapped my hands around her tiny wrists.
The happiness that consumed me knowing I was meeting my mother… the sadness knowing it was the only time… the pain, remembering what she had been through… I cried softly as she simply cupped my face. Brushing away my tears was futile as only more took their place. Her own tears streamed down her cheeks as she gazed at me like I was the most amazing thing that existed.
She suddenly tensed, looking around, and I realised the crack was growing, the whispering and chatter becoming louder. She was about to pull away but hesitated.
“Already?” I whispered, knowing that we had to separate.
She nodded, slowly moving her hands away. How could you love someone you had never met before? The pain in my chest was choking me. I reached out to her, but she stepped back, waving her hands, warning me to stop. She looked around, then pointed at me slowly before placing her hands on her heart.
I smiled sadly, placing my hand on my chest, then I pointed at her and formed a heart with my hands. I didn’t need to say the words. I knew she understood because no matter what, a mother would. She smiled before looking around as the crack began to deteriorate. I kept my gaze on her, and she held my gaze until it snapped shut forever. The weave of threads vanished, and I was left alone in utter darkness.
I bent down as pain consumed me, tears spilling down my cheeks.
“Come home, Kitten.” Rayhan’s soft voice was far.
My home… with those that still lived…
I stood up. Taking a deep breath, I focused on returning to my mate.
Endora was finally gone.
Forever.
My eyes flewopen. I was still in Rayhan’s arms.
