Chapter 69
Gina breathed a big sigh of relief when she watched Iris walk away, her hands still shaking. He turned his gaze to Helena, who was adjusting the bow on her back before preparing to leave. With a voice full of gratitude, he expressed.
“Thank you, Helena. I don’t know what would have become of me if you hadn’t arrived.
Helena looked at her in silence for a few moments, and without saying a word, she began to walk. Gina, feeling the need to talk to her, ran after them.
“Helena, please wait. He pleaded in an agitated voice. Really, if you hadn’t intervened, I don’t even want to think that I would have become that crazy she-wolf.
Helena stopped abruptly and turned to Gina, who looked at her anxiously.
“I helped you by pure chance, because I was just passing by at the time. He said with a sarcastic tone and a grave expression. My advice would be to stay away from that woman. I know your guy, they have no regrets, and they wouldn’t hesitate to use violence. And by the way, don’t follow me, because then you won’t have a clue how to get back to your castle.
Gina shuddered with insecurity as she looked around, realizing that she was in a forest unknown to her.
“You’re right,” he admitted uncertainly. I’m lost. His pleading eyes met Helena’s. If you know the way back to the alpha’s mansion, please help me. Don’t leave me alone in this place I don’t know.
Helena rolled her eyes, and after a long sigh impatiently, she articulated firmly.
“Come on, don’t just stand there. Walk, they must be looking for you.
Both women began to walk silently along the trail. Gina couldn’t help but spin in her mind at what had happened, at Hecate’s words echoing in her head. At that moment, she felt a glimmer of gratitude towards Helena, who, despite sharing her physical traits, had fearlessly defended her from an alpha. A thought made its way into his mind. “If I ask Helena to help me defend myself, I must prove my strength if I aspire to become the Moon of this pack.” He watched Helena as they walked together and reflected. “If she can be strong, why can’t I?
Helena felt Gina’s intense gaze on her and couldn’t hold back anymore. He stopped abruptly as he said.
“Stop looking at me like that. Blurt out what you want to tell me.
Gina also stopped and took a deep sigh, mustering up the courage to speak, frankly. Then, he spoke his words confidently.
He began, but then paused for a moment, taking another breath before continuing. I want to be like you Helena, strong and brave. Please teach me how to defend myself. I’m tired of letting my fears control me. She lowered her head, as if ashamed of her own vulnerability, and added sincerely. I asked Ares to teach me self-defense, but he seems to think I’ll hurt myself or something.
Helena looked at Gina with a mixture of empathy and understanding in her eyes. She clearly remembered the years of her life when she had lived in fear, she had to obey or she would be punished badly.
“Gina! Helena began in a soft tone. I want to apologize for what happened with Nick. I was just obeying Fabricio’s orders and I had to submit to Nick because I missed this. He let go as he stretched out his arms and swung around in place, letting the air hit his body. My own freedom.
Gina looked at Helena proudly and affirmed sincerely.
“I forgive you. I understand that you did it because you were forced. I, too, held back when my omega pheromones spread calling for alphas. With pleading eyes, Gina returned to the subject that was troubling her. Please teach me to be like you.” He said impetuously. Teach me to earn people’s respect and not be seen as a weak person. Also, I want to learn everything you know about fighting and how to use what you carry on your back.
Helena rolled her eyes. She didn’t have the patience to teach, but she felt sorry for Gina, who, like her, because she was an omega, everyone wanted to take advantage of. She also gratefully recalled Jonah’s generosity and how he had helped her in her time of need.
“What I know was taught to me by one of the warriors of this pack. When I arrived in the vicinity of these lands, tired and hungry, Jonah came to me, and he was not like other wolves who sought to attack me and take advantage of me. He gave me a roof over my head and food without expecting anything in return. In addition, he taught me how to fight and use weapons to defend myself when I was in trouble. As he taught me, he can teach you.
“You see that wolf helped you without fear of being hurt. Gina growled in frustration. But Ares won’t even let me get close to the battlefield.
Helena noticed Gina’s frustration, put a hand on her shoulder, and looked at her firmly.
“Gina, may I give you some advice?”
“Yes, tell me.
“You have to be surer of yourself, don’t bow your head in front of anyone, and when you speak, don’t be hesitant in your words. I know what you went through with Nick, and I know fear wouldn’t let you leave the mansion. But if you don’t face your traumas, people in high rank won’t respect you. I’m telling you; I’ve learned in these months to overcome my traumas too. Thanks to Jonah, I have once again trusted people who show sincerity in words and distrust others whose wickedness is miles away, like that she-wolf who was with you.
Gina, by an act of impulse, threw herself at Helena’s neck. She felt like she had finally found the person who understood her and would help her. His heart was pounding with excitement. She couldn’t stop the tears from rolling down her cheeks.
Helena took both of her hands and pulled them from her neck.
“Hey! Why are you crying?
“I can’t help it. I’m excited because my heart thinks you do understand me. I know you’re not going to hurt me and I’ve finally found a friend in this pack.
“Gina! I didn’t say I’m going to be your friend, and I don’t live in this pack. Also, the first thing you should do is stop crying and control your emotions.
Gina threw her head back to hold back tears. Then he began to remove the excess moisture from his face as he said.
“Where do you live?”
“On the outskirts of the Dawn pack.” Jonah allowed me to live in his cabin until I get his partner destined and I have to leave. It is a beautiful place with a crystal-clear river nearby.
“Also, that you get your mate,” he remembered the cabin where he spent a few months with Ares. Don’t tell me you live two hours from here by car?This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .
“My mate!” She gave a great sigh of melancholy, as she remembered him. I got it among my father’s warriors, but he was killed in battle. It was the first one he disgraced my father, if you can call it that, he sent to the front.
“I’m so sorry,” he said, sadness in his voice.
“I’m over it. Besides, I’m happy like that now. As for where I live, it’s not that far from here, more than half an hour walking into the woods. I seldom come to town today because I needed some things. Better walk, they must be worried about you.
“Oh, yes! I exclaim in anguish. Hecate must be looking for me. And when do we start my training?
“Right now, I’ll tell you where you’re waiting for me tomorrow after noon.”
Gina nodded happily and with a glint of hope in her eyes. For the first time in a long time, she felt confident and ready to face the challenges that would come.
“It’s okay,” Gina said confidently. I promise you that I will be obedient, and do not hesitate to be strict with me to teach me.
Helena let out a harsh laugh and replied firmly.
“Don’t hesitate, I won’t have mercy on you.
Gina swallowed, knowing that the road ahead would be challenging. However, she was willing to learn and become a strong and brave she-wolf, she knew that Helena was not going to leave her helpless. They continued to walk in silence.