Alpha Of Aberdeen novel Chapter 54

My spirit travels through a tunnel of stars as if I’m racing through outer space, but then it suddenly stops. I’m dropped down on my back into an empty field of green grass. I lay there for a moment, inhaling the aroma of freshly grown flowers that remind me of spring while the sun beams down on my face.

I am startled by the voices of children a couple of feet away. “You can’t catch me,” A boy’s soft voice yells, giggling mid-run. I sit up to get a better look and find a boy, about ten, hiding behind a rock. He peaks around a couple of times as if he is searching for something. Then, a young girl, of the same age, appears quickly from around the other side scaring the boy. “FOUND YOU,” she shouts, tagging him and instantly falls to the ground gripping her stomach from laughter.

I stand in confusion, I don’t understand how all of this feels so familiar, and the girl looks just like me as a child. I continue to watch when the boy lays down next to the girl. “Can I ask you something,” he says, his expression becoming serious. “Sure, we are best friends. You can ask me anything,” she states, rolling onto her back to stare up into the sky. I follow her gaze and see it is filled with white fluffy clouds. “I know we are destined for a life together, but do you feel more with me,” he asks, propping himself up on his elbow, looking down at the girl.

I watch as she looks at him with a smile. “What do you mean?” she questions, giving him her full attention. “I guess what I’m asking is, with our families wanting us to marry once we turn 18. Are you doing it because you feel something for me? or because our ancestors are making us follow tradition,” he asks, hesitantly with uncertainty shining in his eyes. The girl sits up, mulling over his question. “We have been attached at the hip since we were born,” she giggles. “There is no other person in this world I would rather spend my life with, other than you,” she smiles, pulling him into a hug. I can see a bright smile on his face as he pulls her into a hug. “Oh my god,” I say, finally connecting the dots, “It’s Luca and me,” I whisper aloud, covering my mouth with shock.

My eyes close to absorbing this information. “Wake up, Chloe. You’re dreaming,” I frantically tell myself. When I open my eyes, I’m in a completely different scene. The air has turned cold, and I can see my breath as it escapes my mouth. Icicles fall from the trees around and fluffy snowflakes fall from a grey sky. My teeth chatter when a shiver rolls through my body and I rub my arms to get rid of the goosebumps.

I look around to try and find shelter and feel relief when I spot a cabin close by. I hurry towards it, folding my arms around me as I run, but I stop when I spot a woman dragging a girl, about thirteen, from the cabin behind her. “NO! PLEASE! I DON’T WANT TO LEAVE HIM,” the girl screams, breaking from the woman’s grasp. When the woman turns around to grab the girl, horror washes over my face. “Cordelia,” I say aloud in shock.

Then it makes sense. The girl, who is the younger version of myself, rushes into Luca’s arms. He wraps his arms tightly around me and tears flood my eyes as I watch the scene unfold. It’s all coming back to me. I can feel the tears freeze to my skin, hardening from the cold. I see Cordelia grabbing me from Luca’s embrace, tearing us apart to pull me away. Luca tries to run after me, but a large man stops him, holding him in place. “NO! YOU CAN’T DO THIS TO US! I DON’T CARE IF COLETTE FAILED HER MISSION. I STILL LOVE CHLOE,” he pleads, trying to fight the strong man who is still holding him back, but his thirteen-year-old self Is no match. After failing to break away, Luca drops to his knees, desperately reaching his hand out for my touch. I inch closer to him and gently place my hand on his shoulder to console him, but he can’t feel my touch in my spirit form.