༺ I AM DONE BEING WEAK.

~ Aurora ~

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It was very early when Mindy came inside my room, carrying my breakfast.

It felt somehow like having a princess feeding me and I tried to tell her so but she insisted on taking care of me until she was certain that I'm fully recovered.

“Good morning Aurora,” she greeted all smiles and sunshine.

And her happiness was almost contagious.

“Good morning Mindy, thank you for the food.”

I took the tray from her, expecting her to leave but she didn't.

Instead she took a chair and sat beside the bed looking at me with eyes that were filled with questions.

"What?"

She looked away, perhaps contemplating If she should ask but knowing Mindy, she would ask anyway.

"You never really told us what happened to you."

"Yes, because there was nothing to tell. And stories don't change a thing." I snapped and she smiled.

"But there's so much to tell Aurora, however it's okay, if you do not want to start going into details. But my heart goes out for you and I totally understand."

I scoffed.

How could she possibly understand?

"I know what's on your mind and trust me when I say this, I understand. I found my mate when I was eighteen years old and we fell in love instantly. One year later I was pregnant, and everything was moving smoothly." Mindy smiled sadly and I was just too dumbfounded to talk.

"Gave birth to my beautiful girl with her purple eyes like mine. However, six months later, I lost my mate - and my daughter soon after to a disease."

She sighed, "I know what it feels like, the pain of losing someone that dear. So when I say I am sorry, please believe me. I'm very sorry."

Dumbfounded couldn't begin to explain how I felt as I stated at Mindy struggling not to shed tears.

“I….I'm so sorry Mindy.”

“It happened years ago. But it never really gets easy, you know? I know you are pained, angry - but you cannot keep dwelling in the past, dear. When you do, it means the enemy has won over you. Accept the pain and think of a way to move forward.”

I heard what she was saying, but the problem is that I don't know how to do that.

So I told her that and she placed a hand on my knee.

“After my family died I healed by finding the cure to the disease. I don't know, but anything at all you can do to make you move past this, is totally worth it.”

I bit my lip, “I don't think I'll ever move on knowing that Cage is still alive out there living happily with his mistress. I can't.”

She clapped her hand immediately, “There! That's your loophole. Get revenge on him and make sure he's not happy.”

Oh I've thought about that several times. Have thought about making him feel the pain I'm feeling but the problem is ….

“How exactly do I get revenge on Cage? He's an Alpha and I'm just….nobody.”

A mysterious smile formed on her lips and she shook her head, “and this is what I wish you should have seen sooner, Aurora. You are far from nobody. You are mated to the three kings of the biggest Rogue clan, and that makes you the queen. Everything, and everyone here is under your power and will.”

My ears perked at her words because truth be told I never really saw it like that - but now, I could clearly see where she was getting at, and it was a very interesting view.

“See? You have everything you need but you are still too blinded by grief, which I can understand. But if you can look beyond that grief and pain, all you will see are golden opportunities, a better chance, and a more beautiful future. You will see every weapon you need against your enemies, right under your command.”

I picked up the plate of rice and started eating slowly, with different thoughts racing through my mind, mixed with Mindy's words.

After some minutes of silence she stood up, “Think about what I said and make a smart decision. Your life and future is solely in your hands and Aurora, you are not a weak woman.”

With that she walked out of the room leaving me to my food and thoughts.

A solitude that I didn't enjoy for long because shortly after she left, the door opened again and Ryder walked in. _ rather majestically as if he owned the house and he was ot entitled to the courtesy of knocking.

Well I guess technically, he does own the house so…

No. From what I understand, this is Xanders’ land so he does not own shit.

“Have you ever heard about knocking?”

He raised his brow as if surprised that I would dare to ask him such a question but he smiled and approached the bed where I was laying down.

“How are you doing?” He asked, looking concerned. But I could sense something else coming from him through our mate bond.

He was troubled about something and I do not know if I should ask him.

Better mind my business.

“I am just fine, thank you. Although tired of staying locked up in here all day.”

Better to start exploring the weapon I have and start giving them a chance right?

Mimdy was right, I cannot keep dwelling in pain forever. I have been offered a golden chance for redemption and vengeance and I am not going to let it waste.

“You know you do not have to stay here all day. You are free to go out whenever you want, Aurora. This is not a prison. Xander’s land is a very beautiful place to explore.”

I sighed, “Mindy would bite my head off if she finds out that I am so much as stressing my bones.”

Ryder responded with a chuckle, “Yeah, Mindy tends to be very overprotective sometimes, but do not let her push you around like that.”

The fact is most times, I do not mind her over protectiveness. I sometimes enjoy it deep down but I am not going to admit that.

“It is fine.”

“I am glad to see that you are recovering well, Aurora. You are a very strong woman.”

I smiled tightly.

This is the second time I have heard that today and maybe, it is really time to start acting like the strong woman they claim I am.

“Thank you Ryder. I am wondering though, how did Xander allow you to come here?”

“A man has his ways, Aurora,” he said, eyes ginting, “A man has his ways. It is beautiful to see you in this mood.”

“What mood?”

“Less angry. Happy, sort of. I mean having a conversation.”

What more could I do?

Mindy’s words ran through my mind once again, and they only strengthened my resolve.

I had spent half of my life almost enslaved to Cage and he just paid me back with what? Pains.

And there is no way, I am going to sit back in pain while he enjoys his days with his mistress.

I want him to pay, for the loss of my baby, for every drop of blood I shed.

And this opportunity I have is my only weapon to get the revenge I want.

First step is to accept the fact that they are my mates, that way I can fully explore what I have.

I will get my revenge and I will grow in power.

No one would ever be able to mistreat me or look down at me again.

I am done being weak.

I am done being just the lowly Omega.