Chapter 28: To Heal A Heart


    Garrick paced from wall to wall with his eyes glued to the door. It had been hours since Can''s


    departure but still no sign of the remedy. Everything hinged on what Can did in the mountains to


    retrieve the grass. Garrick could not think straight today. His panicked face just made everyone around


    him nervous. He was distressed to look at an immobile Einar. He wanted to find a way to ensure that


    Einar was still there, to know the extent of his pain and find a solution to lessen it.


    Einar was bing quite gaunt as the moments passed. His heavy breaths were rming while his


    asional grunts were keeping Garrick on his toes. His skin was changing its usual color to a shade of


    blue which was gleaming darker and darker. What petrified Garrick though was Einar''s sudden jerk and


    shuddering which urred at any moment. Einar shivered with a jolt for some time and became normal


    thereafter.


    Garrick could not take it anymore. He looked at a pensive Aurora andshed out "Your decision to send


    him out to fetch those grass waspletely pathetic. He is just a human! He does not have the skill or


    the speed to reach there on time. What if he takes too long? I don''t trust Can. In fact he could have


    done a lot more if he just stayed here with Einar."


    Aurora sat upright when she heard thest words. Garrick was adamant for the part of keeping Can


    inside the house. Perhaps he wanted to keep a close watch on Can or perhaps he wanted his help


    with Einar''s case. But why a sudden change of heart? Aurora knew that since his father''s death Garrick


    had been bitter towards Can and could not bear him in his proximity. So what changed now? She


    looked at Einar and then at Garrick. The future beta wanting Can nearby only meant one thing-


    Can could aid his true mate and ease his pain. That meant Garrick had unfolded the truth. "You


    know...!" she whispered.


    Garrick raised his brow usingly "And how do you know?"


    Aurora rxed her stance "I have known for a long time son of Umberto." She sighed "It is finally good


    to talk about it with someone from the pack. An actual wolf."


    Garrick nodded "So you do agree that Can being here would have been more beneficial rather than


    wandering in those mountains."


    "This is where you are wrong Garrick. The location of the tree is not easy to find, your wolf senses


    would have been useless once you were up there. Besides Can has a fair judgement about the


    area." As also no one would be able to retrieve the grass other than Can.


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    Garrick huffed in annoyance "Even if I agree with you, don''t you think Can was needed here more


    than at the mountains. He could soothe Einar''s pain and maybe even help him in his recovery."


    Aurora chuckled in amusement "It doesn''t work that way. Can would only elerate the rate of his


    recovery but for that we need to start the curing process first."


    Garrick sat on a chair and hunched his arms running fingers around his hair in frustration. He knew that


    the healer was right but he was too consumed in Einar''s deprivation. Add it to the burden of concealing


    such a vital information from Einar''s parents and the entire pack. Moreover, Arthur had just linked him


    that he and Rosaline were headed their way. For the next few days he had toe up with a


    believable excuse about the Alpha''s absence and since the initiation did not take ce he was not


    conferred the title of the beta. Hence he could not help Einar in managing the pack even if he wanted


    to. These thoughts would''ve only bothered his mind and busted his head after a point of time. He


    needed a distraction. The only person who could divert his mind right now was thedy in front of him.


    Garrick realised that she has been living here for ages but he knows nothing about her. Maybe it was


    time to break the mould.


    "How long have you been in this pack?"


    Aurora could see what Garrick was trying to do. She curtly smiled "I was born at the time of your great


    grandfather. We have to master our powers as a witch before being assigned to any pack. I was part


    healer, part witch- a rarebination in our world. I was awarded the blue moon pack after a few years


    of the coronation of the previous alpha."


    Garrick was dumbfounded on the information he received. The witch did not look even a year older


    than himself. Moreover if she was that old why didn''t she have any friends before Can. "You are


    close to only Can in the pack. Why?"


    "That is not true." she shook her head in negation "I am close to most of the elders and people from my


    n who are scattered around the world. My work keeps me busy hence I don''tmunicate much,


    that doesn''t mean I am unreachable." she sighed with a smile "I have travelled a lot. I was carefree and


    reluctant to join the pack duties no sooner. Lady Odile did a fabulous job in handling my absence.


    However it all changed when Can was born. I knew the boy was special, so much so that he glued


    me to the pack forever."


    Understanding Aurora and Can''s rtionship was hard. Firstly they were the loners no one


    associated themselves with. Secondly one could observe that they were really close given their age


    gap "D-Do you love Can?" Garrick asked hesitatingly


    Aurora just smiled and shook her head. "I do love him but not the way as you think. I have my own


    mate to love you know." She winked "For others, mine and Can''s rtionship is that of friendship but


    for me he is like my own son."


    Garrick gulped in embarrassment and lowered his eyes in shame. He was abashed for the straight


    forward talk "I.. I am sorry. I just spoke out what was on my mind without even giving a thought."


    "It is all right." She waved her hands "Communication is the key. It is good that you cleared up things


    with me."


    It was satisfying for Garrick to know that Can had a protector. This would keep Einar''s worries at bay


    up to a certain extent. Otherwise Can could bring a side of Einar which would be catastrophic to


    everyone around. But how long would Einar avoid the inevitable? There will be a time when his beasts


    will reign supreme and make his resolve weak. They will crave Can more and more and may even


    hurt Rosaline in the process. So what was the right thing to do? Should they abstain from seeing each


    other as they have done up till now or should Einar give his fate a chance? He rubbed his temples and


    sighed before looking at Aurora "What about them?"


    "What about them?" She asked in confusion.


    "What do you think would happen when Can knows about being mates with Einar?"


    Aurora had imagined this scenario hundreds of times- The moment when the truth was revealed to


    Can. However, everytime the oue was devastating! Owing to their closeness, Can had


    deduced that Aurora had been hiding something important from him. He trusted her and he knew that


    when the time was right his friend woulde to him and let him know what the matter was. What he


    did not knew was the fact that Aurora had been keeping the biggest secret of his life from him. Can


    may never forgive her when hees to know that she was aware about his mate all along "This


    thought has plundered my ease for years now. I dont know if he will be eptive of the bond and even


    if he is, Einar has closed all the doors for them to be together!"


    "He had his own reasons.." Garrick defended his friend. Einar had already chosen a path and now he


    could not back down. Rosaline was his mate for all purposes. People would never ept Can and


    may even reject Einar as their alpha. Thus it was important to keep things as they were "Can''t we just


    do anything to keep them away from each other without Einar''s beasts getting agitated."


    "You don''t understand." She gasped "There is no power in the entire world which can keep them away


    from each other." She whispered, worry clear in her face.


    "What do you mean?"


    Aurora just faltered and shrugged. She realised that she had revealed more than what was necessary


    "Don''t think too much about what i just said. Just remember that Einar''s beasts will ept no one if it is


    not Can; so we have to find a way to keep them together."


    "Sometimes I feel pity for Can and annoyed at my friend. He has moved on with his life, has his own


    ''mate'' now but he refuses to acknowledge anyone pairing up with Can."


    The obvious reason for that being his possessiveness. Whatever ims the alpha may make but one


    thing was for sure, Einar could never tolerate any other person with his mate. "As you said, he must


    have his reasons but let me warn you.." she sternly looked at Garrick ''''He can''t avoid Can for much


    long. The more they stay together the stronger the bond grows and the weaker will be his resolve."


    And only Luna knows what havoc would arise when it happens.


    ****


    Without even taking his views into consideration Can was forcefully orded the task of


    apanying the alpha for the night. What bothered him though was the fact that he had to stay with


    him in his own bed until sunrise with no one being around. It was no secret that both the men despised


    each other but the situation before them demanded that they keep their animosity aside and help the


    alpha the way he can.


    But what was he supposed to do exactly?


    Sleeping in the same space with Einar was out of question. If somehow Einar''s conditions deteriorates


    he could be of little help because these were Aurora''s expertise to handle such situations. It was


    was absolutely pointless.


    With these thoughts in mind Can strolled around in his own room. He asionally watched the rise


    and fall of Einar''s chest. He did not miss the abrupt grunts and ring of Einar''s nose. Can sighed in


    annoyance and decided to take a walk to clear his mind. As soon as he was close to the door, Einar


    snarled a low threating growl. Can was surprised by this but assumed that the alpha might have


    been having a bad dream. He shook his head a little and lifted his leg again. The moment he crossed


    the door, Einar growled again. Can could not understand this unruly behaviour of Einar. He thought


    that maybe his subconscious mind wanted someone to upy the empty space with him. He gruffed


    and reluctantly retreated his steps to sit beside the alpha.


    Can supported his chin by one hand and the other was resting on the bed where Einar was sleeping.


    He constantly watched the pained features of Einar''s face which changed its expressions dramatically.


    Sometimes it was serene while other times he looked like he was agitated. Can realised that Einar


    was distressed.


    But what could he possibly do to ease his pain?


    Einar was disallowed to eat or drink anything until he has his theriac so feeding him was out of option.


    Can did not knew if Einar likes to hear lubies. He wanted to sing a song but thought against it as


    his n could easily backfire and Einar would be angry even more. There was simply no pleasing the


    alpha!


    All of a sudden Can gasped as Einar grabbed his hand which was lying besides his unconscious


    body. Soon Einar''s mien changed as his eyebrows rxed to its original position and a sweet smile


    stered his face. "I knew you woulde for me my love."


    The guttural voice brought chills to Can as he knew it was not Einar but his demonic spirit taking


    charge. Einar was lying motionless but his eyes were slightly ajar while a faint mist was surrounding his


    exterior now. Can opened his mouth in utter disbelief but no word came out of it.


    "I never imagined we would meet this way again but I am d for you are with me."


    Can did not know how to respond. In his defence he only managed to utter. "You.. You should take


    some rest."


    Einar smiled a little more. "I have told you before. Of all the people in the world you are the only one I


    can never ever think of hurting. s! I cannot imagine you in pain! So don''t be afraid of me. I don''t like


    it."


    But Can was frightened. Einar''s beast was thest being he thought he would encounter on such an


    eventful day. However he knew that he had to calm himself for Einar was in suffering. He took deep


    breaths and calmly uttered. "Are you feeling alright? Should I call someone for help?"


    "I will always be alright when you are around me. So don''t leave me. Ever."


    Can slowly jerked his head back. He was confused with the spirits words once again. "Sometimes I


    feel that your words mean more than what you say." Can gasped as he said out loud what he was


    thinking. He embarrassingly lowered his eyes. "I- I am sorry. I never meant to..."


    "You don''t have to be sorry for anything. I mean every word I say."


    This conversation was making Can slightly nervous. It was like the other day when they met where


    all the cryptic talk made Can all the more confused and slightly frustrated. He also knew that when


    Einar wakes up he would not like it if he knew Can spoke with the spirit again.


    "Say something! Is anything bothering you?"


    The spirits abrupt question took Can off guard and he came out of his thoughts. "Einar would not like


    it if he knew that we had a conversation."


    The spirit growled "He has no control over his body now. Besides both the human and the wolf are


    reeling heavily from the effects of the poison."


    "Are you not affected by the poison?"


    "No." Einar smiled "In fact I am the one who is keeping this body surviving."


    Can thought that Einar should be really grateful to have a spirit power in him. Or else he would have


    been done for and the pack would have lost its precious alpha. What bothered him though was the


    mighty spirit lying low and not healing itself like he did to Can when he was attacked by the wolves


    "Why cant you heal yourself like you healed me?"


    "Its not that simple. To begin with, the locket is restraining my powers and even if the locket is removed,


    the spirit of the wolf will take control and it will suffer irreversible damages from the poison."


    "How long do you think you can hold up?"


    "I can keep them breathing for eternity. However.." The smile on his face grewrger "I don''t intend to


    use up my energy on them as I have something else nned."


    Thispletely surprised Can. What could be more important than saving your own life? His


    curiosity piqued and he hesitatingly asked "Ohh.. May I know for what other purpose you would using


    that power of yours?"


    In his low guttural voice the spirit chuckled weakly "Its your birthday on the full moon this month.


    Right?" Can hummed "I have a special surprise nned for you that day. Just wait for me."


    Words failed to form when Einar replied Can''s question. What surprise could he be talking about and


    why him? He did not remember anyone at receiving end of the spirits gift giving side. Even then,


    shouldn''t it be Rosaline to be addressed about any gift. What was so different about Can? There was


    only one thing he could think of


    He was human.


    So were the legends true? Does the spirit wants Can''s soul because he was the only human in the


    entire vicinity. If this was true than that meant Can''s birthday would be hisst day on earth! These


    thoughts petrified Can more and he needed rity to think straight "W-what surprise?"


    "All in due time my love. For now I need to rest.." The spirit made a low, steady continuous sound and


    exhaled holding his mans hand firmly "Do you promise to be my side tonight?"


    Thosest words took Can''s breath away. His mind was once again boggled with the uncertainty of


    the beasts moves but his childlike request to hold him hostage just melted Can''s heart. An unknown


    smile formed on his face "I promise.."