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“I just want to go back to how it was before the exam,” I whispered.
“Mako...we’ll work with Karen and Matthew in figuring out why you’re feeling like this. We can stop it temporarily...but…I want your permission on this. It’s not gonna rid you of it permanently. It’s a simple quick fix till we pin point exactly why it’s happening and how to solve it. Are you okay with that?” he proposed.
I lifted my head to nod repeatedly. I wanted this dreadful feeling gone, even if it’s temporary.
Daniel’s hand pressed firmly on my tear stained cheek, steadying my head to look him straight in the eye. “Makoto. Seriously give a minute to think about it. If we don’t find the solution for it, we may have to continue reapplying the spell until we reach Heila. I don’t know if it’s going to make it worse. Do you still want to do this?” he emphasized, his eyes filled with concern.
“I need it gone Daniel...I – I’d rather have nightmares than face such trepidation every time I close my eyes or sit alone. I don’t want to be rendered helpless anymore. Even if it’s temporary or I have to wait till we reach Heila to get answers it’s a risk I’ll take. It’s better than carrying this burden every day and night. Please?” I begged, hoping he saw and heard my desperation.
He nodded before his eyes lit up, the golden light more powerful than normal.
A strong wave of anger went through me. I closed my eyes for a moment, toning the emotion that claimed me.Midnight...please. I get it, but I need this. Please.
The sensation calmed, a wave of regret followed before disappearing altogether. I understood her rage. Witnessing her experience and heart break those cycles ago, but I couldn’t deal with that now. Not with this problem before me.
I let out a sigh of relief before opening my eyes again to glance up at Daniel; his eyes closed as the markings on his shoulder blades began to glow.
Once this is finished – once he’s done, I would no longer fear the wisps of darkness attempting to drag me down into the void of loneliness and depression.
“Dear Starlight, listen to Thy plea. Dissolve the lingering emotions of loneliness from our Princess’ soul. Lock it in a safe within, the key in my disposal, as I guard such forsaken feelings from doing harm to our Makoto anymore. Allow the chains to prevent its escape as we search for the answers to its blossoming. I apply this spell on thee, my love, to return you to your unrestricted self. Be free.”
I felt my body grow warm as my eyes became heavy, the arms held me steady as I fell back into Daniel’s warmth.
I felt my consciousness waver; the darkness crept into my mind, but instead of the anticipated cold, it was warm and loving. I smiled, feeling a tear fall as I allowed my body to relax before my consciousness started to drift away.
Even if it’s temporary, I’ll be free to focus on other things...to enjoy my time with my knights. All I need is time to heal...then I’ll be ready for you. You may have won for now Darkness, but I won’t let you win this war. In Starlight’s name, I’ll get my revenge. In stars, we trust.
CHAPTER14
Ryder
Ipulled away from the small gap in the door, a sigh of relief escaped me as the distress-filled feeling oozing off Daniel through the knight bond faded.
I’d been in the living room when his sheer panic leaked through, prompting me to check on him and Makoto. As much as I wanted to interfere – to be the one to comfort my beloved and ease her pain, I knew Daniel and Mako needed a moment.
I’d sensed Daniel’s wariness for some time now, but struggled to get a moment to pull him aside and have a talk with him. I knew he wouldn’t approach anyone about his problems or internal struggles. You had to force it out of him, before he put himself first and confessed all his troubles.
If things didn’t resolve after Anya’s anniversary, I’d have to intervene. I didn’t want things to get out of hand.
I took one last glance through the small gap in the door; my eyes landed on the sleeping figure tucked in Daniel’s bed, the gold satin sheets nestled against her. Nighty was curled up in a little ball at the end of the bed, one of her tails lazily waved back and forth. She opened one eye, her turquoise orb stared at me. Her eye closed before she nestled into her fur.
I closed the door; the light click gave me the courage to let out the breath I held. Fuck, this is getting out of hand. We need to figure out what’s going on and soon. I don’t think Makoto can take any more craziness for a while.
“She needs a break. Even before the exam, she had some type of distraction – the useless classes and interactions with those shifters helped her not diddle-daddle on her worries or anxieties. The problem is, since waking up she’s either been going under multiple scans or forced to rest. I know she doesn’t hesitate to share her concerns with you, but she doesn’t reveal everything. She simply buries it and hopes it will go away or solve itself. It just continued to build and build, adding the fact she was on strict bed rest and that book contraption the only distraction she had. When you and the others aren’t available she simply spirals down into her thoughts,”Stryker voiced out, irritation lacing his voice.
I knew he wasn’t upset with me but at the current reality; Mako having to deal with all these stressors which affected her spirits, including Rose. He was probably concerned about her well-being with the new development regarding Midnight being a spirit.
Should I have stayed with her longer? Or not left her side when she shooed me away?
“It wouldn’t have mattered Ryder. Whatever this is she’s dealing with is an internal thing. Even with us sitting by her side the first few days, only giving her privacy when she requested it, doesn’t stop the clockwork happening in her mind. There’s nothing you could have done. Maybe with Winterlya’s help, we can figure out the missing puzzle piece,”Stryker reassured before leaving my mind. He always liked stating what was on his mind and leaving, not caring if I agreed or not. How demon-like of him.
“How’s our Princess?”
I opened my eyes, turning to face Kai who was relaxed against the wall, a sketchbook in hand.
“You were awake, weren’t you? Sorry about that,” I apologized.
Makoto had given me a glimpse of how she was dealing with this so-called darkness as she termed it. I’d disclosed her worries with Matthew and Kai, hoping we’d find out what was going on. I didn’t think it would escalate to her dealing with it constantly and breaking down. Stryker was right. She needs a serious distraction, or she’ll break. Then it may not be as easy as casting a spell to fix it.
