The Broken Mate

Chapter 55

I opened my eyes slowly and cringed as I felt a cold body lying on my lap. I was tied to a chair in a sitting position in such a way that I couldn't move any part of my body except my head. The room was dim because I could see through the window that it was getting close to dawn, the moment when my life would cease to exist.

My eyes lowered to whatever was resting on my lap and there was the body of Lola, stark naked and it seemed to be embalmed with the smashed face wrapped.

I was about to scream in sadness when it occurred to me once again that the body wasn't truly Lola's. The strong belief was pumping through my veins, but I was also heartbroken to realize that even if Lola was still alive, I wouldn't be able to see her because, in a few hours, my body would be hanging in the market square gallows, with everyone spitting at me.

Hot tears seared my eye sockets and flowed down like two springs, pouring down to my chest. I could feel my heart thumping as the terror of death struck every part of me.

I shut my eyes to push away that thought as it was really wreaking havoc inside me, but instead of leaving, it brought the image of my mate, forcing me to burst into a sharp cry of agony.

I was really going to die and get forgotten in a few hours now. Geez! Not even an ordinary death, but a shameful one.

Just then, as I was about to shut my eyes again, I heard footsteps coming towards the room where I was. My throat dried up. My head began to bang so hard that I felt like my skull would crack open. I was sick to my stomach as more tears steamed down.

I can remember Sophia told me I'd be killed at dawn. The little opening in the window showed it was already dawn, so she was the one coming over to take me away to my end. Why me? Why should I be the one to die?

All my life, I had always been the good guy, loved by everyone. I have tried not to offend anyone and won't hesitate to apologize when anyone gets hurt by what I do or say. Why is the moon goddess punishing me with death?

I have lost everything that gives me happiness, yet I don't want to die. Yes, I don't want to roam around like a spirit, unable to feel anything in this world. I would scream the names of my loved ones, but they won't be heard. I would try hugging them, but would end up catching the air.

Even when they are in trouble, I won't be able to help. The most painful part is that I will have to stand on the other side of the world and watch my mate find another man and fall in love. I will stare at her being marked by another man who isn't me. They will make babies and live the happily ever after that I craved.

"No! I don't want to die..." I sobbed, gritting my teeth as all those thoughts stabbed my heart like a million knives.

I felt my heart getting broken and bleeding in excruciating pain and fear. Now I pray a miracle should happen. If I can leave here alive, I will find Bella and run away with her, as she had pleaded. We will walk around the whole world till we find a way to bring back our mate bond.

No! I don't want to see her with any other man. I can't bear the sight of seeing her having sex with him. I have to find a way to leave here alive, but how?

"You don't want to die? Is there any reason to keep you alive?" I heard Sophia's voice followed by a croaky laughter filled with resentment and anger.

I pulled up my gaze to stare at her as she stood in front of me with a devilish stare, which was visible from the darkness in her eyes and how her teeth clenched and gritted.

"Please don't kill me, I did no wrong" My lips were working against my brain now. I never planned to beg her to spare my life. Before now, I thought I was ready to be killed so I would finally be free from all the sufferings of this world, but now I don't want to die again. I want another chance to be with my mate. My heart aches for her.