The Sickened Luna's Last Chance novel Chapter 399

**The Perfect 399**

**Chapter 399**

**Ella’s POV**

A deep, wrenching sob escaped my lips, a raw manifestation of the turmoil roiling within me as the weight of my confession hung heavily in the air between us.

“I sacrificed our mate bond.”

The moment those words slipped from my mouth, it felt as if a vital piece of my very being had been ruthlessly torn away, leaving me feeling exposed and vulnerable. Leaning into Alexander, I sought refuge in the strength of his embrace. Without a moment’s hesitation, he wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer to the warmth radiating from his chest. His soft murmurs brushed against my hair, while his hands moved gently along my spine, working to soothe the tempest raging inside me. I nestled my cheek against the fabric of his jacket, inhaling the familiar scent that always made me feel safe and anchored in a world that suddenly felt so precarious.

Beneath the layers of his clothing, I could feel the steady thump of his heartbeat—a strong, rhythmic reminder that he was here, alive, and that we had triumphed over the curse that had threatened to tear us apart. That should have been my singular focus; Liam and Alexander were safe, and yet…

An overwhelming hollowness settled within me, a gnawing sense of loneliness that I couldn’t shake off.

Mate bonds were the lifeblood of our kind, a sacred connection that transcended the mundane, intertwining souls across the vast tapestry of existence. They offered a love that was unparalleled, a union meant to endure the ages.

Deep down, I knew that my love for Alexander would remain steadfast, even in the absence of that fated bond. Yet, the emptiness left in its wake was relentless, a constant reminder of what had been lost. It felt as though a piece of my very soul had been violently wrenched away.

Because it had. The mate bond was intricately woven into the fabric of my being, just as it was a part of Alexander’s. To lose it so abruptly felt like a cruel severing, as if the threads that tied our souls together had been viciously torn apart. Perhaps a fragment of our essence had been lost in that act, leaving behind a chasm that echoed with despair.

“We have to find a way to bring the bond back,” I murmured, pulling away just enough to meet Alexander’s gaze. His features were clouded with disbelief, and I could see the uncertainty flickering in his eyes. “We have to fix this. Just like we fixed the curse… There has to be some way.”

For what felt like an eternity, he stared at me, disbelief etched across his handsome face. When he finally spoke, his voice was thick with emotion, rough and low.

“What if we can’t fix it this time?”

The mere thought sent a fresh wave of sorrow crashing over me, and I swallowed hard, forcing down another sob that threatened to escape. “There must be a way. Perhaps it just needs time to heal, that’s all.” Even as those words left my mouth, I could feel their fragility, a delicate hope wrapped in a beautiful lie. But I clung to them nonetheless. “Our love has never depended solely on the bond. Everything will heal in time.”

“I believe you.” Alexander lifted his hand, tenderly cupping my face, his touch sending a shiver down my spine. “Mate bond or not, I hope you know that I love you, Ella. You don’t need to worry about that.”

I nodded, feeling the weight of his words settle in my heart like a comforting blanket. “I know. And I love you, too. I’m not going anywhere.” That part was true; there was no deception in that declaration. The mate bond had never dictated the depth of my love for him.

But without it…

Doubt crept in, and I found myself questioning whether I could endure this loss. My wolf was a tempest within me, howling and clawing at the confines of my chest like a wild creature desperate to reach its mate. Yet here we were, standing in the ruins of what once was, without that vital connection. The howls echoed unanswered for the first time in our lives, reverberating in my mind like the mournful toll of a funeral bell.

Just then, a rustle behind me broke through my spiraling thoughts, prompting me to turn. A gasp escaped my lips, a sound of surprise and delight as Liam’s blue eyes fluttered open, filling me with a fleeting moment of joy that momentarily eclipsed my pain.

“Who are all these… people?” he mumbled, confusion lacing his voice.

“Liam!” I cried, throwing myself at him without a second thought. My arms wrapped around his shoulders, and I pressed kisses to his cheeks, my tears smearing across his skin. “You’re alive! Liam, you’re alive! We broke the curse! We—”

Liam’s eyes widened in disbelief as he glanced between me and Alexander. “You… You did it?”

I nodded, tears streaming down my face, and Liam let out a laugh that was both incredulous and joyful. He pressed his hand to his chest, shaking his head as if he couldn’t quite believe the miracle unfolding before him.

“I do feel… better.”

Pulling back, I studied him intently. He looked more like his old self already, the color returning to his cheeks. But Alexander’s brow furrowed with concern. “What were you saying before?” he asked. “About ‘all these people’?”

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