Chapter 65

Julian's POV

I watched Amaya walk away from me. Only God knows how I managed to keep my to keep my calm around her. My hands were itching to choke the life out of her. Or better yet, rip her witchy heart out. It would certainly make me feel so much better, but as Xavier said, we can't kill her before she frees us from this darn curse.

I went back to the parking lot where Xavier was leisurely napping. I sighed. More than anyone, I was worried about him. Everything hit him hard back then. He got deranged and went on a bloody rampage. I must admit, I lost it as well, and I was afraid. We completely fell apart and went through everything together. I had to get strong to make sure that Xavier pulled through. With that, I would too.

I got inside the car. I guess he was deep in sleep since he didn't notice my presence. I decided not to disturb him and just drove away. It's really hard for him to sleep soundly, so he needs it. I drove around for a while, deep in thought. While I was talking to Amaya earlier, something was off about her. She seemed different. I might go as far as saying that she recognized me. She knows who I am. It might be just my imagination, but the look in her eyes said it all. Her eyes were the exact same as before, with disgust and such disdain for a man she didn't know? That can't be possible.

She tried so hard to hide it and act normal, but her eyes couldn't lie after all. If what I think is true, and she does remember, then what is she playing at? I guess it's not in her best interest to provoke her past. After all, she is but a mere human now. She is weak and defenseless. She knows that very well and that is why she is hiding. For now, that's just what I think. I might or might not be wrong.

I heard Xavier groan, pulling out of my thoughts. He woke up, yawned and stretched out his arm, almost hitting me in the face, but I was quick to dodge. He can be so annoying sometimes, but I am glad that he was able to sleep even for a little while.

" Oh, we have already left school? I guess I overslept. I meant to take a quick nap," he said.

" Anyway, what did I miss?" he asks suddenly, full of energy.

I sighed, thinking about what to tell him. Should I tell him what I think? I don't think that would be wise. It would be better to handle this matter with caution. Amaya might be human now, but she has always been unpredictable for certain. Knowing Xavier, I hate to say it, but he is irrational and hot-headed. He will act without thinking and that will either be good or bad for us.

" You didn't miss much. That girl is still the same. Noticing has changed. On the other hand, I found out that River left school and is now in charge of his pack full-time."

I looked over at him and his brows were close together, as if he was deep in thought.

" What is the matter?" I asked.

He snapped out of his trance.

" It's nothing. I was just thinking."

" What are you thinking about?"

He sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. I hated seeing him stressed. I wish I could do anything that would take some weight off his shoulders, but I'm just as stressed as he is.

" Was I wrong... From the beginning, was I wrong all along?" he asks.

I could see the doubt, confusion and fear. It's rare to see him like this. As I said, he usually doesn't think things through. He just acts without care, but I guess time has a way of changing a person. We have had nothing but time to develop more, but it still remains, even after all that time, is our shared pain, trauma and hatred. That is something that I doubt would ever change.

" I was against River and that girl's relationship. They both betrayed me and hurt me. I just wanted them to feel the same thing. I was angry and all I could think of was inflicting the same pain on them. They deserved it. They did, but yet I was the bad guy. Even the moon goddess was on their side. She reunited them as if she were mocking me and telling me that they were made for each other and I can't do anything about it." He slammed his fist on the dashboard in frustration.

It was in indeed. They fought all the odds and once again found their way to each other. What a tenacious pair they are. I could careless about that though. All I want is for Xavier and I to be freed from this forsaken curse. We will get our freedom. I will make sure of it.

We arrived back at the house, and we found some uninvited guests who made themselves at home.

" What are you two doing here? I thought I told you to lie low after you fucked up."

" Calm down Julian. No need for you to be rude. We didn't come here just because we wanted to. We came because we had to", Sandra says flirtatiously. I suppress the edge to roll my eyes. Her voice alone annoys me.

This bitch never listens. She goes around stirring trouble and then comes back running here. I have covered up enough of her screw-ups, I'm up to my neck with her. She is such a nuisance. I had a thing for her until I realized how stupid she is and a whore.

" Deal with this, Julian. I am going to get myself a drink," Xavier says, walking away. That's such a relief. I don't want him getting mixed up with these two. Especially after what they did.

" Johnathan, I thought my orders were clear. What's going on? I really hope it's a life of death situation, or we are going to have a problem."

Johnathan and Sandra are lovers. The crazy lovers who cause trouble for me. They are part of the pack. It's a long story, but I must say I regret the day I met either of them. They always go far with escapades, and they took it too far the last time. I haven't even told Xavier what these two did.

" Uh, well, we ran out of money, and we can't get anymore of we are hiding. Things are really tight, and we have to take care of the baby and all that," Johnathan replies.

I grit my teeth and ball my fist, holding back from pummeling this idiot's face.

" Then you should have picked up your phone and called me instead of prancing all the way here just to tell me that! Do you not realize that what you did was serious and if anyone finds out, it could cause a lot of problems? Why is it that hard to freaking understand!?" I yelled in frustration.

" Woah man! Chill out. It's not a big deal-"

Not a big deal? Before he was able to finish that sentence, my body moved involuntarily, and I found myself grabbing him by the neck and slammed him on the floor. Rage took over my body in an instant. I hate fools. I hate ignorant, foolish people like him. And now, more than Amaya, I hate these two.

I was so out of it I didn't notice Sandra trying to push me off Johnathan, who was struggling and turning purple as I chocked the life out of him.

" Stop it Julian! Please stop! Somebody help. He is going to kill him. Please, help me!" Sandra cried out.

" What is going on in here!" Xavier's voice boomed through the room, snapped me back into my senses and I realized that I had gone too far. I let go of Jonathan's neck. He weezed and coughed his lungs out. Sandra jumped to his aid. I took calming breaths trying to calm my rage. I totally lost it there for a minute.

" Well, is anyone going to explain what all the commotion is all about," Xavier asked, looking at me. I lowered my eyes and lowered his gaze.

He wasn't supposed to see that. Now there is no keeping this a secret from him anymore. Even if I wanted to, I can't anymore. These two troublemakers have made it impossible for me. I have to tell him everything right now. I sighed. I just hope that he doesn't blow a fuse and finish off what I couldn't do. Dammit. Dammit all to hell? Sandra and Johnathan better hope that they leave here alive.