Page 77 of True Luna: The Unknown Magic

“Why are you so worried then?” Anna asked, making me look at her.

My heartbeat raced. I felt shivers run down my spine. It made me uncomfortable. It made me even more nervous than I already was.

“It’s my magic, Anna,” I said quietly. “It’s getting harder and harder to control it.”

Anna’s eyes widened. She furrowed her eyebrows. I could tell that her breathing picked up.

“What are you talking about, Sophia?” she asked quietly.

I started pacing around my office again. I clenched my fists and took a deep breath.

“I can feel the darkness pressing to be released,” I explained. “It started a few days ago, but it intensified when I saw Hunter for the first time today. It’s like the emotion of seeing my mate for the first time made it worse.”

I didn’t want to admit that to myself, but it was the truth. It felt like my insides were shaking. I felt like I had to keep my muscles clenched at all times just to be sure the darkness won’t come out. I had bad days before, but it was never like this.

“Oh, Goddess,” Anna mumbled.

“I am afraid, Anna,” I sighed. “What if I can’t control it? What if I hurt my mate? I can’t accept him if I am a danger to him and his pack.”

Stella whined. I felt a lump in my throat. Just thinking about rejecting him hurt like hell. Just thinking about rejecting him made me want to cry. But I would do it if it meant that he would be safe. I would never be able to forgive myself for hurting him or his pack.

I was dangerous. What happened between our families wasn’t the only issue here.

“You are not a danger, Sophia,” Anna said, making me look at her. “We will find a way to stop the darkness. I will find a spell or a potion. I will start immediately.”

“What if it doesn’t work, Anna?” I asked, my voice trembling.

I stopped by the window and looked at our backyard. My eyes found my mate immediately. My heart fluttered. My body shivered. He was so handsome and I wanted him so much.

I looked away from him. I couldn't accept him until I found a way to control this darkness that was making it hard for me to breathe.

I looked at my mom and dad who were talking with Drake and Amy. They must have arrived recently. I saw them glancing at Hunter. My parents must have told them what had happened.

“It will work, Sophie,” Anna said softly. “We always found a way. We will find a way this time as well.”

My office door opened, making me turn around.

Lex walked inside with a worried look on his face. He sighed in relief when he saw me.

“Why are you up here?” he said, glancing at Anna. “What happened?”

“I just wanted to talk to Anna about my magic,” I said quietly.

Lex looked at Anna and clenched his fists. I saw him take a deep breath.

“Can she share it with me?” he asked her, making me gasp.

“Lex, no!” I said immediately. “I already told you that I won’t do that!”

Anna looked from Lex to me with a confused expression on her face.

“You think that she could share her darkness with you?” Anna mumbled quietly.

“Yes,” Lex nodded, ignoring me completely. “I want to make it easier on her.”

“Lex…,” I wanted to argue, but Anna interrupted me.

“It could work,” she said, glancing at me.

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