DIANA'S POV
Earlier
I tried to open the door of the trailer home but it won't open. Why would Roman lock me in? I peeked out of the window, and saw my reflection. I am alone again in the face of another danger. The music outside suddenly became louder.. so loud that it made the trailer rumble in vibration, and my chest pound like a drum. These wolves really know how to party, I thought as I cover my ears with my hands.
The doors suddenly opened. Two men went in and closed in with measured steps. I tried to escape towards the open door, but they were too strong to hold me down. I shouted, but my voice was buried in the loud music slamming from outside. They wasted no time as one tied my hands, and the other covered my eyes. Before carrying me, they stuffed my mouth with a cloth. Struggling, they carried me out of the camper van and dragged me somewhere else.
I felt the wind brush my skin, as the two men scamper away from the noise. They were in a hurry. Running, as if something is chasing them. Sooner, the sounds were replaced with the rustling of leaves, insects creaking, until they tossed me inside some place with metal floors. Firstly, I loosened the rope that bound my hands. Then, I removed the cloth from my mouth and the one that covers my eyes. Looking around, I realized that I was transferred to a different trailer home. This time, a bigger and cozier prison.
I called for help. Banged the door and the tinted windows. No one answered. In fact, it felt like no one is out there at all. I rummaged the drawers, and even the closet for anything that could help me escape. I tried spoons, forks, and even knives to jam the door open. But still, nothing ever worked.
Then, I felt the trailer home started to move slowly, driving away from the camp. Holding onto the side walls, I felt the mobile home sped up a little as it fully stopped to where the music is less discernible. "Hey!!", I pounded on the door as I shout aloud to get someone's attention. "Open the door!", no one answered. I sighed sharply and realized anything I do is pointless. Well, if there's danger coming, I wouldn't be much of a help anyway. Maybe it's better for me stay here. The question is, what kind of danger is coming? And if there's danger, why haven't we left yet?
Looking at my muddy feet, I just decided to take a proper bath. I opened the maple drawers and took a fresh navy blue button down shirt. I can't find a well-fitting undergarment. The bottoms, jeans and pajamas are all too big for me. Fine, I can be naked underneath the shirt. Who can tell right? Soon I'll be home.. home with my Scott. Then, I walked into the small bathroom and started to let the water running. Removing my moon phase watch, I looked high and low where to put it so it won't get wet. I groaned and went back out again as I land one kiss on it before resting it on top of the drawers.
With the warm water running on my hair down to my feet, and the hot steam coming out, I suddenly thought of my mother. In times like this, I've always wondered what would an Alva Woodsworth do? I can never deny myself of my own version of happy ever since I met Scott. None of my decisions were regrettable. Though when there are times I thought I am not strong enough and very capable of doing some things, she flashes in my mind especially if I'm left in making tough decisions. What would my mother do?
I turned the shower off, dried myself and put some clothing on. Drying my hair with a gray striped towel, I went out of the bath feeling clean and refreshed. I looked for my watch straightaway but.. IT'S NOT WHERE I LEFT THEM. I looked everywhere and didn't see it. Where could it be? Moving around, I heard people talking outside. I moved closer to the windows to hear them clearly. Realizing it's Roman and Oli talking, I kept mum and listened intently.
"How many times do I have to make myself clear, you have to give her up, Roman. Forget that Luna! She's owned by another Alpha", I heard Oli argue. Never been so happy to realize that someone here is on my side.
"You don't know what you're talking about, Oli.. I don't want to reject my mate or cut the imprint. I do not want to be banished by the moon goddess for disobeying the imprint", Roman distinctively yelled. "...and become a werewolf like my father", he added. It was then that I understood that there is a price when a wolf defies the moon goddess laws.
"Son, we can always find other options.. Dolphus saw your fate, your life is in danger with her", so Roman is Oli's son and Dolphus saw visions of a dark future of Roman with me. I leaned more, to hear more. "Give her to Scott now, he have arrived", and now I knew, who the danger Roman's referring to.
It took time for Roman to reply. I held my breath as I listen. Then he said, "She's the most beautiful thing that ever happened to me. I can't just let her go".
From there, I stopped listening. I swallowed a lump in my throat and sighed shakily. My life took a turn after hearing Dolphus' prophecy about my fate. And for him to see danger in Roman's life with me, the greater my will for me to stay out of his life.
I feel sad for Roman, knowing that the imprint is the most-awaited and significant milestone for a wolf. And to imprint on me, is neither his blessing nor a gift, especially if I'll give him anything not even close to love. I sat on the bed and dangled my cold feet on the floor. A few moments later, Roman came in the trailer home looking bluer than blue. "Is it safe now?", I asked as he walk in, pretending I didn't hear anything.
He lifted his face up and gave me a warm smile before he locked the door. "We're leaving the campsite tonight", he replied walking closer to me.
The trailer home engine started, which gave me a little sting in the chest. "Right now?", I asked in surprise.
"Yes.. LUNA", he replied emphasizing the word Luna.
"Where are we going?", I asked.
"To the Valley of the Falls.. did you noticed the dead trees that we passed by going here? That's where", he answered. It's the same place where I have feeling of déja vu, and the same road where I saw the familiar man.
"Oh.. okay", I couldn't hide my smile and excitement to go there. This forceful taking finally had its advantages. It has to be a place who have answers to at least one of my questions. Also, I need to ask a few questions to Kristia too. Despite I long for Scott, I still have unfinished businesses to take care of. "Is Kristia coming?", I asked.
"Yes", he briefly replied. He stayed standing tall a few steps away from me.
I stood up holding onto the wall and carefully studied his face. "Is everything alright?", I asked even though I know the answer.
"They say.. the first step is the most important part to start a good journey.." Roman took one step closer.
"You know I won't take that step.." I replied.
"I don't mind taking a few more", Roman a couple of steps closer inching to my face. "Diana, why? Why can't you see me the way you look at Scott? Don't you feel anything for me? Even a tiny bit?", he asked.
Words died in my mouth. I couldn't say a thing. What do I do to cut the imprint without risks? I feel bad for making things complicated for him. "I am the better Alpha for you, Diana. Choose me, love me.. Find your way to me", Roman said as it breaks my heart.
"Roman, it's not about who's the better Alpha. Love isn't something you get at the snap of your fingers or at a clap of your hands. I chose the man who saw and accepted the real me.. I chose the man who's the root of my joys.. I choose Scott.", I replied. "I'll find a way for you to find another".
"Even if.. he turned to a lycan and tried to kill you?", I stared at him as I gape.
How did he know?