Chapter 61: Chapter 61
Ariana's POV
I saw him pacing to and fro in front of the building, for a moment, I had a strange feeling of deja vu and I shook it off, his head snapped up when he heard my footsteps, he rushed towards me and grabbed my arms, "I've been waiting for you Ariana" I shove him out of my way, "what are you doing here?"
"I need to talk to you" I went past him, "I don't wish to speak with you" he grabbed my hand and drew me back, "I won't give up on you Ariana, Until I have you again" why was he always talking like we had something between us? I don't even feel any love for him, I looked at him deadpan, "telling you to stop referring to us like we had a relationship is futile, I want to let you know right now that I don't love you" his expression grew desperate, "I know you do Ariana, somewhere inside of you is love for me"
"Tsk, tsk, don't be so delusional Mr. Dylan Sabastine, I am very sure that I do not love you nor will I love you in the future. I am not mad to love my mother's killer" he held his chest as if having pain there, "I didn't kill your mother, why won't you believe me"
"I do not believe you because I know you're only trying to get away with it but trust me, I won't let that happen, I'll only be at rest when I finally get you killed"
"You're harboring so much anger and hatred, "why don't you ask yourself, why would I kill your mother, can't you see? Eric is deceiving you, he has brainwashed you into believing everything he says"
"That's your illusion because I am not brainwashed by anyone and I should be asking you why instead, why did you kill my mother?"
"Ariana please, listen to me, I have never met your mother, I don't even know her, I did not kill your mother, don't you see, Eric is lying to you" he grabbed my arms, bringing me against him, I stomp hard on his foot and he yelp, "don't you dare come close to me, I never want to see you again "
"How are you so sure that I killed your mother?"
"Eric knew the wolf, he was the closest to my mother besides, I have seen how you attacked him the other day, you almost killed him, seeing you pull such a stunt, I have no more doubt that you're capable of killing just anyone"
"Will you just listen to me!!! How do I have to explain to you that I did not kill your mother?"
"Just save your breath, I'm not interested " I went in and left him standing there, if he thinks I am that gullible, well, he should have a rethink.
Dylan's POV
The day of the press conference is already here, I stared at my reflection in the mirror as I knot my tie and put on my navy blue suit, I had forbidden anyone to go out of line with their questions, I will have to give them answers that would not implicate Ariana more nor affect the company.
There was a buzz when I walked into the conference hall, that was nothing new to me, everyone was seated already, waiting for me. Newsman from fame magazine rose his hand and I nodded, giving him a go-ahead to ask his question, "Sir, were you aware of the supernatural powers Ms. Ariana possessed?"
"No"
Another rose his hand and I gave him permission to proceed with his question, "Sir, don't you think she deserved to be hanged? A freak living among humans, she deserved to be punished, right,?"
I clenched my fist at the audacity of this man, I stared at the news station he represent and his badge and noted in my head to make sure that he was out of a job for quite some time but right now, the transmission was life, I wouldn't want to jeopardize it because of this foolish man, so I carefully unclenched my fist and smiled through gritted it, "if I may ask, is it wrong to be born with some certain powers? Ariana didn't ask for her powers, they were given to her and she has to accept it whether she wants it or not, I think rather than being condemned, we should be sympathetic towards her"
"She has cost your company a huge loss, how are you going to cope with the lost"
"I'll deal with it, I do not need to give you the details" there was a little stir at the back and I glance towards there to see what was going on only to see Ariana walking in, she was coming towards me and I stood, signaling for her not to be stopped, perhaps, she has come to her senses and was here to apologize, my heart thudded painfully as I watched her slowly walk towards me, "it seems like our mate is back" I whispered to Lien, I could feel it's excitement already, I know it couldn't wait to get it's mate back, I felt the excitement build within me and I offered a smile when she finally reached where I was and stood directly in front of me, oops, she doesn't look like someone who has come to apologize, in fact, her glare was deadly and could freeze hell, I grew stiff and my face became grim, "why have you come to my press conference?"
"I am here to avenge my mother" there was a buzz among the pressmen, cameras kept rolling, for God's sake, this was transmitting life, what does she think she's doing, " not here Ariana, do you realize this is life transmission?"
"I know very well" she turned to face the camera, "everyone, this man is not who he claims to be, he has deceived you all these past years, this man standing right here is a murderer, he killed my mother right in front of me and I have vowed on my mother's soul that I would avenge her death" the press stared at each other and the buzz and mumblings only intensified, I narrowed my eyes on her, "you're so mistaken, Ariana....."
"I cannot be mistaken"
"You're here to kill me, then go ahead, I won't stop you, if you can kill me, then do so and if my death will erase all the pains you're feeling and bring you peace, then I'm willing to die" she drew out her dagger, "do you think I wouldn't," I said nothing and just watched her raised the dagger, I'm willing to lay down my life for her, I would do anything to make her happy if my death will make her happy, then I'm ready to die.
Myla's POV
I was watching Dylan's press conference and was shocked at what was being displayed, "no, no, no, Dylan, you can't let her take your life, you can't die you fool" I gritted, horrified at what was about to take place, I had already come to the realization that Eric used me to get to Dylan and now he's using Ariana, so, his aim was to kill Dylan, although, only God knows what he stands to gain from his death, but I cannot allow him to kill Dylan, I'll have to stop Ariana right now.
Ariana's POV
I stabbed him right in the chest, straight to his heart, he made no move to fight back. Blood trickled down and his face contorted with pain, "wolfsbane spell" he whispered as he fell to the ground, much to my chagrin, I didn't feel any satisfaction nor a sense of achievement, rather, I felt a piercing pain shot through my heart, it was so extreme that I couldn't breathe, my gaze shot to him lying on the floor, tears trickled down the corner of his eyes, the agony in his eyes echoing mine, I felt my head spin, it hurts so damn much, images, voices, go in and out of my head, I fell on the floor beside him, he howled in agony as he writhes on the floor before giving in and turning into a werewolf before the press and the life transmission to the whole world. I heard the gasps and raised voices as everyone was in disarray, everything became a blur to me as I was blinded by pain, I watched the wolf beside me and dully realized that the wolf that killed my mother was a black wolf but this wolf is grey, I had killed an innocent man.
I closed my eyes and let the pain suck me in.