Chapter 72

Rea's POV

I woke up with a gasp. Everything was hurting, but my throat hurt more. I touched myself and winced. I must be bruised. At that moment, last night's events came back to me. It was Blake. He strangled me. I told him about Mia and he got angry and strangled me. My heart started to beat faster. I could have died. Why didn't I fight back? Yes, that's right. I didn't have any fighting strength in me. No matter what I did, I could get my body to move. I thought I was a goner and the last thing I would see before I left the world would be Blake's face full of rage and hatred for me. I couldn't stand that.

I tried to stand up, but my limbs were weak, so I fell on my knees. I looked up and realized that I was in the pack clinic. They must have brought me here after I fell unconscious. I knew this was going to be easy, and I expected this kind of reaction. I just didn't think he would go as far as to try to kill me. I know what I did was unforgivable. There is no fixing that. I should leave. Blake can't see me. What if he does and he snaps again? I don't think I will survive another encounter.

I need to get out of here. I got up from the floor with great difficulty. My limbs were not cooperating with me. Damn it. I am so weak right now. I hate it. Why did everything have to end this way? Everything is so messed up. I am really sorry to Blake, but I guess this is the end. I hope that one day Blake will forgive me and let the hatred in his heart melt away.

I managed to make it to the door but when I tried to open it, it didn't budge. What the hell? I was locked in. Someone locked me inside. I tried my best to open the door or try to break the lock, but nothing worked. I gave up after some time of fighting. I guess they won't let me go so easily. I went towards the window to see outside. The windows were sealed shut as well. I was internally panicking. What now? How do I get out of this?

I heard the door lock shuffle. Someone was at the door. My heart was pounding in fear of whomever was about to come in. I don't want to die. I really don't. The door opened, and the nurse came in. I released the air I was holding in and took a calming breather. She didn't say anything and just did whatever she was doing. I stood there without knowing what to do or what to say.

" Uh, hey. Why was the door locked earlier? Am I not supposed to go outside?"

The nurse lady flat out ignored me. Great. By now everyone must know what kind of bitch I am. I don't blame them. I hate myself as well for what I did. I sighed and just plopped myself on the edge of the bed. I guess I'll just wait for my judgment right here. I wouldn't be able to do anything at the moment. I am so weak and hungry. I barely ate from the moment I got up on my feet, so I am so famished right now I could eat a cow. I can't even ask for something to eat from this nurse since she won't even talk to me.

Just like that, like I am invisible, the nurse left the room. Hearing the sound of the lock, she looked at me again. Damn it! I shot myself in the foot. I should have planned this better. I let my emotions get the better of me and, like always, totally fucked up. My stomach growled painfully, making me wince. Dying of starvation would totally be great. A merciful way to go out.

I don't know how long I was in the room. The clock just kept ticking away, and I tossed and turned on the bed, hunger eating away at me. This was the least of what I deserved, so I endured it without feeling upset. I deserve more and worse. I kept chanting in my head to try and make myself feel better. In the end, I just ended up falling asleep, alone in the dark. I was so used to this.

I felt someone stroke my head gently. It felt so good. I slowly opened my eyes to see who it was. To my surprise, it was Mia. He was sleeping beside me. At the moment, I didn't know if I was dreaming or if she was really there. She looked different. She was glowing and so beautiful.. Just like an angel. I felt like crying. I wanted to cry but I couldn't move. I was afraid if I made any movement she would suddenly disappear or if this was a dream, I would wake up, and she'd be gone. I wanted to touch her. My hand itched to touch her face. All I could do was look at her.

She was the one touching me and then she smiled. Her eyes were sparkling with happiness. The guilt just grew tenfold. I never got to see that look on her face because all I ever did was reject and push her away. I refused to see this side of hers because it was not her love I wanted. The expression on her face changed, and her hand moved from my head to my face. She wiped my tears away, looking sad. I didn't realize that I was crying. As soon as she started to wipe those tears away, I broke down.

I sobbed. I cried my heart out, and she didn't hesitate to embrace me and see if she was protecting me. She let me cry in her arms and I could feel her. She felt so real. I was crying like a baby, and she comforted me without a shred of malice. She was kind and loving as she always was. And then she said something that made me stop crying.

" I forgive you, Rea. It's alright. Everything is going to be alright."

I was shocked. I still didn't know what to say. I wanted to say something but all I could do was cry. How could she say that? How can she be so forgiving even after everything? I don't understand her. Last time she was angry, but now she is happy. I guess now that the truth is out she is at peace. I did the right thing for her.

All I could say was" Thank you, and I am sorry."

I my heart I hoped that she would return and be given a mate she deserves and all the happiness she couldn't get from me. I want her to be happy and loved in her next life, even if it means that I suffer for it. I owe her that much. Now that she said she had forgiven me, my heart felt a little lighter. I felt I could breathe just a little. I will do right by her all the way.