Chapter 42. The Chosen One

••• Aleena’s POV •••

“Kyson... " It’s time for me to check in,” I said helplessly.

He was dropping Witch Lily and me off at the airport and had been hugging me for the last thirty minutes.

“Just five more minutes, Aleena,” he said as he still had his arms wrapped around my body tightly.

“Remember not to force yourself too much. It’s alright if you can't beat them,” Kyson reminded me of the same thing for Goddess knew how many times.

“Alright, Kyson. But I’m sure I’ll be able to defeat them,” I told him. I had to defeat those elemental beings no matter what.

“Alpha, it's time for Luna and me to go.” We heard Witch Lily’s distinct soft voice.

“Come back well and alive to me,” Kyson said as his hold loosened.

“Not only will I come back well and alive, but I’ll also come back stronger for you and the pack, too,” I promised him with a confident and cheerful voice, not wanting him to worry.

My words caused his lips to curl up into a sm