Let me go

Owen's P.O.V.

It felt like the time has slowed down. Everyone was making way for those giants parting in two groups. The smell of cedarwood with mint and a hint of cocoa getting more stronger with every second. And Vlad was crying, he was bruised, his body was covered in bruises, blood from wounds was painting his dark brown coat red. He was completely drained of energy, he was not even able to stand up, he was lying on his belly with his head lying on his paws, and tears were flowing. It felt like he wanted to howl but had no energy to do so. And suddenly I started to feel the pain he was in, I felt like my skin was tearing apart and my energy drained, I lost control but my dad holds me preventing me from falling to the ground. I started to cry from the pain, it was unbearable. What is happening to me? What happened to Vlad? How did this happen to me? My head was all around the place and the mesmerizing smell was getting more and more intense.

I felt so many emotions in that instant, I was so tired and I just wanted to lie down, I wanted to run to the person from whom the magical smell was coming, my mate, and all the horrifying memory of Jason tormenting me in the school was flooding back and I was so angry and sad to relieve that past. It was too much. But then I dared to look ahead and saw Jason followed by nine other buffed guys walking straight towards me. He looked at me and our eyes met. he stopped where he was. He was surprised, happy, and hurt at the same time, I could see it, I could feel it. The room stood still and everyone was looking at Jason only, it felt like the time finally stopped.

"Jason, good timing. Look who's back. Owen. They were waiting for you for a long time, good thing they get to see you." A voice came from behind us. I know she is Luna. She walked to Jason while saying it she walked past me, straight to Jason. "You know it has been five years, such a long time." She was the only one talking and her voice was echoing throughout the hall. Everyone's attention was now only on Mrs.Wolfe. "It is nice-" she stopped talking when Jason started walking past her, his eyes fixed on me, he was coming towards me.

I was frozen, my mind suddenly feels numb, my hands were trembling, and I do not know what to do. He stopped a few steps away from me. I was still leaning on my dad. With every ounce of energy left in me, I stood up letting go of my father. I cannot show him that I am weak. He was still looking only at me. And I could hear whispers from every corner of the hall. We stand there in silence no one dares to say anything, neither me nor Jason. But I saw his lips part, he was going to say something, I can't deal with this now, I don't want to.

"Yes, indeed. I'm back Alpha. I am here to inform you of my return." I say before he could say something. My voice was trembling. He was looking at me and his eyes were sparkling. I bowed down to show my respect. I cannot bear to be with any more than this, not now. So, without thinking twice I start to walk. But suddenly I feel sparks at my wrist as I walked by him, I felt him hold my hand and I was halted because of it. I turned around to face him. He was just standing there holding my hand.

"Owen," he said with a deep voice, I could feel happiness and pain in his voice at the same time.

"Let me go," I said under my breath so no one can hear before he could say or do anything. I can't handle this right now. This is too much.

"I...I..." His voice was trembling.

"LET ME GO," I shouted, my voice echoed multiple times, and I could hear people around us gasping. They must think that I have lost my mind to raise my voice in front of the alpha. And I sure have lost my mind. I cannot control all the feelings I'm feeling right now. They must think that I'll be beheaded for shouting at the alpha, but at this point, I don't care. Even my parents were surprised. But I saw everyone's jaws fall to the ground when Jason let go of my hand. I stood there for a second in surprise too, but then I ran out of the front door, I was crying the entire time.

This is too much to handle. I always knew that I'll have to face Jason someday but I never guessed it would be this painful. Vlad was crying silently. I was out of breath and barely made it to our car. I was breathing heavily and my legs were about to give out, so I slid in as soon as I reached the car and laid on the back seat.

After a couple of minutes, my parents finally came. "Are you all right honey?" my mom asked.

"Let's just go home," I replied still lying down.

"Yes...Yes..." my dad said frantically and settled down on the driver's seat in an instant. We all seated, Hailey seated next to me and I laid my head on her shoulder. I felt the engine start and in seconds we were on our way out of the packhouse.

What am I gonna do now?

I wish I could just leave the tow for good.