Chapter four ( encounter )

Eden Rastol

For the first time in a long time, I wanted to pray. I started muttering some prayers to the moon goddess to shield me and Nana from her right now. I know she's going to punish me once she finds out I'm the intruder but my fear is for old Nana. I don't want anything to happen to her. 

I watched as she started walking around, looking at everybody's faces, my fist tighten as more sweat trickled down from my forehead, though it wasn't only me because every one of us here looked tense and was almost shaking like a jelly. My breathing pace sped up when she started advancing towards our side, looking so dangerous. The feeling of wanting to pee on myself resurfaced again. 

I forgot I was chanting a silent prayer, as fear of the unknown took over, she was almost close to us with her gaze focused on my side like she's looking at me when suddenly the blaring sound of her mobile phone stopped her, making her halt on her step. She looks at the screen and faces the guards

"Unlock the door, everybody should leave and be punctual for tomorrow's festival," She said with authority and walk out. Everybody breathed out in relief, I took hold of old Nana's hand and we left the mansion in a hurry. 

"Nana, why are you so quiet?" I asked her, I noticed that since the event at the Supreme Alpha's mansion she has been super quiet

"Don't worry child I'm okay just a little headache" She smile waving it off, though I could tell there was more to it. I didn't want to press further since she doesn't want to talk about it. I went inside and got her a pain relief drug, which she took. I decided to make our dinner since it's already evening and Nana is not keeping too well.

I went into the kitchen and set off to work. It didn't take much time before I was through with the dinner, I dish out enough quantity for the both of us before taking it to the dining, I set the food on the table. I looked around but Nana isn't around. I went into my room and strip off my clothes deciding to take my bath.

I was done with bathing as I settled for a loose white shirt and one of the old jeans Nana gave to me. I went back to the dining and saw Nana already seated waiting for me.

"How are you feeling Nana?" I asked taking my seat

"You're such a good boy" She smiles caressing my hair, I blush

"Thanks, Nana, you should smile too" I giggled

"I wish I could……" She drawled, 

"Nana are you okay?"

"Ohh…..yes….I am let's eat" 

"Okay…" 

We started eating and I could swear Nana smiled while she tasted the food

"This is top-notch" She smiled giving me a high five.

"You like it??" I asked, 

"Awesome!" She giggled.

"Thanks"

I cleared the table and did the dishes after which I went to look for Nana since she isn't in the living room. I decided to search the balcony and there she is…….. I went and stood beside her, and started looking at the stars since her gaze was so focussed on it

"Isn't it beautiful?" She asked not taking her eyes away from the stars

"The view is top-notch" I smile admiring them.

"Tomorrow is the day after a millennium of waiting, who is it going to be???"

I was taken aback, since Nana spoke in Riddles, I don't understand any of the things she said

"Err…..Nana..what do you mean?" I asked scratching my hair, 

"Tomorrow is the full moon, are you prepared?" 

"Yeah sure you said we are going to work at the Mansion tomorrow," I said 

"A heart exchanged for power, a soul sold to the devil, who will be mated to her?" 

"Nana I don't understand"

She didn't reply instead, she looked at me and smiled, her right palms wrapped around my cheeks

"Meek and humble soul, can light outshine darkness? can two worlds collide? Only tomorrow can tell, goodnight son" She smiles and peck my cheeks.

I was startled, why is Nana speaking in parables I don't understand any of the things she said and I could tell they all had deep meanings. I hope my hunch is wrong I don't want any mate, I don't want any more drama's this full moon, I just want to stay hidden here and mend my broken life.

I decided to stay for something and enjoy the fresh air, I was still admiring the nice view of the stars and the moon when suddenly the weather changed, lightning began to strike, as heavy and mighty wind began to blow, the ground shook mightily, thunder to strike, emitting lightning. Heavy rain began to pour down, I made to go inside when suddenly the door clasped shut refusing to open.

I forced the door to open but it seems like I'm powerless. I sighed and ruffled my hair. My heartbeat has already tripled since the weather is kind of confusing. I turned back to the balcony, but my breath seized. I froze on my spot on seeing the image before me, all I could see was the shadow of a lady covered in blue light, I couldn't see her face as shining light pierced my eyes making me cover my sight

I fell to my knees and covered my eyes, 

"Open...open...open….your..eyes...your..eyes…" Her voice echoed, 

"Who are you?" I asked still not looking up

"I'm your unknown, listen...listen….listen...to me……" 

"Take..this...and….put….it...on...on...on...never...you...remove...it….from….your...neck… or you want to die" 

"Why should I put that on who are you?!" I asked loudly 

"Argue not with your maker, save your breath for the long-awaited time" She spoke.

I waited till the light disappeared before I opened my eyes to see a necklace hanging in the air, silver in color and glowing. 

I was afraid but then, since she disappeared, I took the necklace in a haste and ran towards the door, this time around, the door opened and I ran in.