Light up my Soul Carrie's pov

What could be Part 2

I vaguely felt someone wrap their arms around me. Stroking my hair, whispering in my ear. Their words lost, but their voice was present. A few minutes passed before the pain ebbed enough that I could finally hear. “…….pain will be gone soon.” I let Vince sooth me, lull me into a deep sense of security I haven't felt since my grandma was alive. It's like I found the part of me I have been missing my whole life. The part that should have been there when my grandma passed, when my father thought I was crazy, and when my mom left us. Left me.

I started to cry while I held him close to me. I was mad but I couldn't let go. “Where were you when I needed you all those years. You should have been there! When my family fell apart, and more importantly, to keep the scary monsters away. " I sobbed and yelled at the same time. I know he's definitely going to think I am crazy now, but I didn't care. Something pushed me to tell him all this.

Now I will definitely be going to the looney bin like my father promised me for years. I started hyperventilating, knowing if my father had no reservations about doing it, then someone I just met definitely wouldn't either. Each time the usual hysteria started to rear its head, a wave of calm pushed it back. This was even better than grandmas embrace.

This power struggle went on for a decent amount of time until the calm won over the panic. All the while Vince hugged me closely, I made sure not to move to prolong this feeling before he inevitably called the crazy house to take me away. I didn't even dare a peek into those eyes that would be weary of me, questioning if I would attack him. His arms were tight around holding me in place, probably terrified of me now, the crazy person.

Well, I guess it's time for the usual clean-up duty after my episode. I cleared my throat to get his attention, turning my head slightly so he could hear me but not enough to cause more damage. " I am so sorry about that. Don't worry, I won't hurt you, and just forget everything I said. Okay? I get these headaches, and they sometimes make it hard for me to think properly. It's just a sensory overload that I struggle to deal with it sometimes. " Yeah. That should do it. It's worked with others who were unfortunate enough to see these in action. It's unfortunate that he's not going to want to be around me now, especially since I found great comfort in him, coming out of the episode quicker than ever. However, preventing a phyc trip to the bin is better than nothing.

Vince unwound his arms to cradle my head in between his hands. I kept my eyes closed, not wanting to even try seeing the look on his face. "No need to apologize, my little bird." I heard a deep chuckle in his voice. "You couldn't hurt me even if you tried anyways. Although I am not happy to hear about these issues at all." I took a peak, and yup, he was angry. The silhouette of his face was all I could see, but I knew that clenched jaw look, like the back of my hand.

Tears started pricking my eyes again. Vince guided me gently to lay down on the bed while he got up. This was it. The call to the crazy house. I will just have to accept my fate. Devoid of all emotion, I just laid there, letting the inevitable outcome unfold. I did everything I could do in this situation.

I heard the door close behind him. Staring at the ceiling, I heard Vince distinct voice coming from the other end. The other muffled male voice, though, sent a tingle of recognition throughout my head.

Okay, I was just too curious to go into my usual emotionless void now. I silently made my way to the door in hopes they wouldn't catch me at ease dropping.

" Why was I not informed Berlioz! "

"It was all under control, your highness. If you were to have found out about Carrie's powers, you would have broken the contract, ending in dangerous consequences to you and her, your mate." He emphasised, mate. This voice was ringing bells in the back of my mind. I definitely heard it before.

"Did Su know about this? Because mark my words, if she did, I will kill your mate right in front of you." Wait, he knows Su? I covered my mouth to regulate my breathing.

"What mate are you referring to? I never divulged to anyone about this so-called mate you speak of." You sneaky little liar. You do so have one. Wait. how did I know this?

"All those love bites, fairy dust, and you exposing your wings briefly when I went to meet you the last time at your residence."

Everything they said started to bring me into another panic attack. With little images flashing in my mind. I stepped away from the door. I tried to stop it by telling myself it was just my imagination like it always was.

They must have heard me because the door opened, the light blinding me for a moment before I saw two men with wings.

When the one with bird wings and blue hair spoke, my world shook. "Little bird, it's alright, it's me, Vin. You are safe. No one will hurt you. there is no need to scream or cry, I am here." Was I Screaming? I didn't notice at all. Everything started becoming blurry while he slowly moved closer to me like I was a wounded animal. As I felt myself heading towards the ground, the familiar arms I have been in since I woke up cradled me again.

"Sleep soundly for now, I vow to you. Everything will be okay. Once you wake, I will explain everything if you're up for it." For the first time in my life, I have been given more comfort than I have had in my entire life. But, why do you still care? And why do you look like that?

“I am you mate, that’s why. Now get some more sleep. I will explain everything tomorrow. “

Did I say that out loud? Again, the darkness took my senses, which I was getting sick and tired of. At least this time, I fell into the most peaceful sleep I have ever had in my entire life. Even grandma was never able to keep all the bad dreams away. Grandma was the last thing I thought of before succumbing to dream land.