Full Moon Curse (by Dream) novel Chapter 41

Chapter 41

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We just sit there for awhile looking at out at the creek until Liam finally speaks, “Look, I know we said we weren’t going to talk about this stuff anymore, but I just want to say one thing… You never didn’t matter to me. I stayed away because I thought it was best for both of us. Once I realized what you were going through, I tried to help. I tried to keep Clara and the girls away, but even then, I knew it wasn’t enough. I realized some time ago that me ditching you wasn’t the right decision, but it was too late by then. I honestly thought you’d never forgive me… You have no idea how happy I was when you wanted me to go to your birthday dinner, but then everything happened, and I was worried I was going to lose you again. So, talking about a future where you leave is hard, I just got you back…” He pauses, looking out at the creek. “This is where my wolf always comes when we shift. It always calms him to be here, and I think that’s because this was the place you and I would always come. I never forgot you, Amy.” He finishes and looks away from me.

I stare up at his face and see his eyes are red from holding back tears. I pull on his face so he’s looking at me. Liam, it took me awhile to get over it. I still am not sure if any of this is actually real, but I never forgot about this.” I motion to the creek. “I never forgot our friendship. I wished everyday that you’d come tell me it was all a joke, and we could be friends again, but now that you’re trying… It’s just hard to believe… Look, I know that you are all trying. Just know I’m trying too. Trying to forget about everything I went through, trying to look at you and not see the boy who broke my heart. I don’t want to feel this way, I want to be at a place I can forgive you and trust you. I just need time.” I finish, still looking into his eyes.

He smiles kindly down at me, “Take all the time you need, Amy. We’re not going anywhere, we’re not going to give up on this. You’re important to all of us.” I smile at him, maybe with time I can actually look passed my past.

We sit there in silence for a while longer, and the sun starts setting. “Did you know?” I ask out of no where. He looks at me confused. “Did you know, you were a wolf? Before my mom told me about it.” I reiterate. He looks down for a while before he answers, “Yes, I knew. My mom said I shouldn’t say anything to you until your mom spoke to you.” I look down, “So, it was always the plan. To stop talking to me once I knew?” I pull away from his warmth so I could turn my body fully looking at him. He looks longingly into my eyes, “No, it wasn’t always the plan. Your mom took longer to tell you about it, then I thought she would. Once I realized what was actually going to happen to me, is when your mom told you. I didn’t do anything like I should have, I know that. But, if I’m being honest Amy, me becoming a wolf had little to do with what went down between us.” He looks away, not wanting to finish. “Then what was it?” I whisper, not able to look at him anymore.

He pulls my face up to look at him, “I knew… I knew even then, I couldn’t just be your friend. I had wanted to be more than your friend for a while before that day. Back then I didn’t think we could be more, with our situation. I was stupid. I just wanted for both us to be happy, even if it wasn’t together.” I squint my eyes at him accusingly, “And what’s changed? Because the situation is still the same.” I say, he smirks. “What’s changed, is that I don’t care anymore. I want to be friends with you and when and if you’re ready I’d like to be more. I’m done caring about the consequences. About finding my mate. I don’t care about any of it, I just want you.” I just stare at him, I swallow loudly and stand up, looking back at him.

He smirks, all the confidence in the world. “Just don’t think to much on it right now. I just want you to know where I stand. I know you need time to work through everything. I want you to be happy even if you decide that can’t be with me, I still want to be apart of your life. I mean’t it when I said I can’t lose you again, even if you leave, I want to be able to contact you to make sure you’re alright.” He stands up and starts walking closer to me.

I don’t even know what to think right now. He left me, because he knew he couldn’t be with me, but now that’s all changed. Everything has changed. I internally panic, until he’s right in front of me and grabs my hand. “Let’s get you inside before the moon man comes to get you.” Liam chuckles.