The Werewolf's Vampire Mate
Chapter 176: Goodbye with promises

Chapter 176: Goodbye with promises

Beau.

When I open my eyes, Lanis is not next to me. You have to understand, I have been through the worst of things, so when I think something bad has happened—you can’t blame me.

I was right to be worried. I mean walking into the basement and seeing Lanis over Cassius. I don’t even know what the fuck is going on but before I can react, he is feeding him his blood. This is crazy. Lanis would not do anything to help Cassius.

He hates the guy.

I grab Lanis by the collar of his shirt but Cassius is already looking alive. The color on his skin seems to be coming out. "What the fuck Lanis,’’ I shout making sure I don’t hurt him with my aggressive push. He falls to his feet but, his blood spilling out of him.

"No,’’ Gyles shouts so loud. I didn’t even notice him.

How is he speaking and normal right now?

I guess Cassius cured whatever was wrong with him.

He tries to go over to him but my glare is so hard that he trembles "do not even think about it.’’ I warn him, already angry with the whole situation. If I had just killed the motherfucker, all this wouldn’t be happening.

"Lanis, what did you do,’’ I look at him again. He is breathing heavily, the embarrassment obvious in his face.

’’He did something to me, I can’t move.’’ He explains but all I hear is the fact that the people I let have their way tried to hurt my mate. The anger that I have had all this while, pours out of me and Gyles is pushed to the wall.

"let him go,’’ I warn him. If he doesn’t listen, I will kill him with no hesitation. He is not even meant to be alive right now.

I feel him tremble against my grip. There is a fear in him that makes me not want o hurt him. I don’t know this guy’s deal but he is not the bad guy here. Maybe it was a mistake showing him to Cassius. I should have just let him die as the monster that he is.

"I’m sorry. He is dying. I haven’t even gotten the chance to say goodbye.’’ He cries. I feel his pain. He just woke up from a slumber and the one man he could never forget is dying in his arms. I would lose my mind too.

"No one is your enemy here. Do not tempt me to show you the bad side of me,’’ I advise him. He still has a chance—unlike Cassius.

He nods his head immediately and my eyes dart over to my mate. He stands up from the ground and walks over to us "You good?’’

He nods "Wait for me outside,’’ I tell him. The dominance pours out in my voice. I never ever imagined Lanis as submissive. We are both alpha males but somehow, he always listens to me. I am not being a jerk right now. I just want to get everything under control with this Cassius’s situation.

Lanis leaves and I am left with Gyles and Cassius’s unconscious body. He is not dead, there is still life in him, which doesn’t mean he isn’t going to die.

I let go of Gyles and he sighs heavily, running his hands through his hair in frustration. I don’t know what is going on in his head. He seems very weak.

"What is your deal?’’ I ask him curious to know his plan. Cassius is going to die. Does he want to go back to the Elis?

"I don’t understand,’’ he stutters.

"I get that you are stuck in the past. The man you see here is not the same boy he once was.’’ I tell him. He needs to know the truth. I don’t plan on sugarcoating anything. If he wants a lie, he is not getting that from me.

"He can’t die. Not after everything,’’ a tear falls from his face. For the first time, I take a whiff of his scent. His inner wolf calling to me. He is a wolf. He is one of us. This is the man that Cassius was seeking vengeance for.

How is this even possible?

"Do you think healing him will bring you closure? You know he can’t survive...After everything he has done.’’

He shakes his head "Everyone deserves a second chance. Please don’t condemn him.’’

This is not on me. I gave him his second chance. I gave him an opportunity to be with him. He doesn’t even understand that I did the best I could in this situation.

"He has to die, Gyles, you have to let him go."

"Please, don’t let him die. I love him.’’

It’s been so many years. How do they still hold all these emotions for each other? It doesn’t even make any sense. Cassius was human when he was with Gyles. Fuck, they were both human. Their love doesn’t even have anything to do with the deities. I don’t even know how one person can carry this much for another.

It would have been beautiful if the situation wasn’t so messed up.

"I have no choice, Gyles. I am talking to you because I could have a space for you in the pack. If you choose to stay... you can get your second chance at living.’’

I don’t know if this is a good idea but I don’t want him to be with the Elis. They are not the best people. They dint handle Cassius well. He was a kid, alone in the world with all the anger brewing and they fueled it up until the spark lit so bright and hot.

He shakes his head "I can’t live without him.’’

"You might think so but you will survive. You have been without him for so long. You are still here; you are still strong.’’

This is the best I can do.

I want to help him.

’’I haven’t been surviving.’’

"Yes, you have." We both turn in the direction of the voice and Cassius is peering at us. He is in a seated position. His eyes are red and bloodshot. Whatever Lanis did, didn’t work. I think it just made it worse.

"No,’’ Gyles says, running over to him. He grabs both of his shoulders and pulls him up, trying to get him up.

"I am not going to make it Babe. It is too late for me."

Gyles shakes his head. Now, the tears are pouring out. I wish there was something I could do. This is all so heartbreaking. If he didn’t lead his life in the path he took, he would have found Gyles. He would have been happy but life doesn’t go the way you expect it to. His fate has been settled.

"Please, don’t leave me.’’

Cassius coughs and right in front of me, I see the decomposition of his skin. Maybe Lanis’s blood made things worse. He is deteriorating and it looks terrible. "Don’t be sad. I will always be with you. I will always be in your heart.’’

Gyles grabs his hand and squeezes it gently "I don’t want to live without you.’’

Cassius shakes his head "You have to. Promise me you will live. You will be happy. Promise me, Gyles.’’

Gyles shakes his head "You didn’t even listen to me when I told you to live. You killed yourself,’’ he accuses him.

I remember the promise.

If Cassius has listened.

All this wouldn’t be happening.

"Take it as me being stubborn. You are better than me. You always have been." He coughs loudly, this time blood spills all over the ground, Leaving stains of reminder. "Be happy, find your passion. Find love, promise me you will live the life you deserve.’’

Gyles nods, I don’t know if he is actually listening but I guess this is the end. It already feels like the end.

"I love you, I never stopped.’’ Cassius breathes out what seems like his final breath.

"I love you too.’’ Gyles manages, pressing his lips to his forehead. Cassius looks away from him, still in his arms and to me. I am like a fly on the wall. I did the best I could for him, considering everything that happened. There is nothing else I can do now.

"Beau, thank you for this, I don’t deserve it.’’

I nod, he is right. He doesn’t deserve this but I wouldn’t let him die without saying goodbye to the literal love of his life "Forgive me, even though I don’t deserve that too.’’

I manage a smile.

This is meant to be.

He is meant to die.

"That regret you talked about." He reminds me, I nod "I feel it. I feel every ounce of it right now.’’ The sound of his voice reduces and he closes his eyes. Gyles is still holding unto him in tears. I don’t know how he will get over this but I will help him. That is the best I can do.

"Thank you for showing me what it is to love. I will cherish our time together.’’ As he breathes out those words, the light in his eyes dies away completely. I feel him before I am even sure. I feel his scent as it evaporates.

Cassius is dead.