Blue Moon

I looked at him surprised,”What?”

“When she was ill, she stayed at Daniel Cumberland’s estate. I knew he was family friend, she was once betrothed to him for business and family money reasons. After turning to a mature age, she broke it off. In the days she was there, she sent a telegram that I read this morning. She stated that she was getting married to him, leaving me. She didn't go into great detail but she said one of the reasons is that she is convinced that I fancy you. She also said it was for the best of both of us.” He didn't look at me as he said any of this.

I was shocked, surprised but also disappointed because I could tell that he really did love her. “I'm so sorry Will.”

He looked at me,”I'll look over this,” he held the book up. “I'll get back to you about it tomorrow.”

I nodded, knowing that he didn't want to talk about Lucy but I had to just ask him why he was mad at me. “Are you mad at me because of what Lucy said? That she assumes that you fancy me?”

He inhaled deeply and looked up towards the sky before speaking. “It wasn't suppose to be like this. I was going to marry her, I had it planned out. I had the ring as well. I'm mad at you because we're friends, Eliza. Great friends, but Lucy, she sees something more. I just, I can't look at you without thinking that you're the reason why she left me. I just need some space from you, that's all. You can still help with my curse, but that is as far as I will go seeing you at the moment.”

That hurt, I wanted to retaliate so badly. I knew though, pushing him further into a unstable emotional state would be a bad idea. “If you think that's best.”

He nodded certain. ”I do. I'll see you in one week then.” He spoke so officially all of a sudden.

I slightly moved my head in a agreeing motion. I turned and walked away, wondering what to do now.

Talking this out to Emily was the first thing that popped to my mind but I didn't know how that would go now that she's just as emotional as Will is at the moment.
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I arrived back to the hotel, defeated and tired. I was at the door, unlocking it. I stepped into the room, the first thing I heard was someone purging. Though I was startled by the sound, I immediately took off to the source of the sound.

I whipped the bathroom door open to see Emily hovering over the toilet, slightly coughing.

“Emily! What's the matter?” I bent down to her level, holding her hand back from her face.

She just looked at me for a second before vomiting once again. It was disgusting, the smell mainly, but I couldn't tell if she was ill or not. She didn't feel like she had a fever, she wasn't shaking.

She stopped and sighed, leaning back onto the wall. I got up and grabbed a washcloth, wetting it down with cold water. I started to dabbed her forehead, I handed it to her after that. She wiped her mouth and handed it back to me silently.

I slid down to the floor next to her,”Do you want to talk about it? Because you can't keep denying that something isn't wrong, especially after this.”

She twiddled her thumbs.”I can't. It's dishonorable.”

“Emily, what ever it is, it cannot be the worst. I'm worried, you haven't been talking to me lately. I'm starting to think that Collin did something to you! Did he take advantage of you? Did he force you into something?”

She shook her head quickly,”No, no. Not at all. We-just, that night we went out to dinner, as you already know. We had way to much to drink, we were having so much fun Eliza. I've never met anyone else I can be myself with, besides you.”

I squeezed her hand.”Just tell me Emily.” I encouraged her.

“We were very drunk by the end of the night. We ended up going back to Collin's house and well we...you know.” She gave me a suggestive look.

I looked at her confused,”You what Emily?” She exaggerated her look more, adding hand motions. Not a minute later, it clicked.

“Emily!” I covered my mouth for a second only. “I don't have a problem with it, it's just, on the first date! Seriously?”

“I know, I know! I'm so sorry, Eliza! I don't regret it though. I think I'm in love with him. While you've been out, he's been coming over. But that's not what I'm hiding.” She suddenly got very quiet.

Worst case scenario suddenly settled into my head,”Emily, you don't think you're pregnant do you?”

Her eyes welled up with tears,”I don't know what to think. I've been so emotional lately, I've started throwing up anything that I eat. I-I just don't know, Eliza. What do I tell him? He'll leave me for sure! I can't handle this on my own.” She was sobbing now.

I hugged her tightly,”Alright, alright. You have to tell him though, you can't wait. Collin has been worried to. I visited him the other day because you weren't talking to me. He's just as worried as I am. I'll go with you if you want.” I offered her.

“I don't know. What if I'm not and I'm just stressed out?” She sniffled, running a shaky hand through her hand.

I couldn't lie to her. It sounded like she was pregnant, it was better just to convince her she was. I mean if she wasn't, she would have the experience to know if she even wanted a child. “Emily, I have strong feeling you're pregnant. Just go take to Collin.”

She got up from the floor suddenly, dusting herself off. “We'll go tomorrow then.” She said it quietly, but I knew she going to be determined to tell him now. She trusted my opinion more than anyone else I knew.

“First thing.” I said as she walked away, out of bathroom. She was probably going to change out of her dress since it slightly smelled of vomit.

I got up off the the floor not a second later. I was slightly nervous for her. I mean Collin seemed to fancy her quiet a lot but I didn't know if it was enough that he would stick around to father a child. She was of age, so was he.

The more I thought about it, the more a deep seeded worried seeped into the pit of stomach. Bless her soul, this isn't going to go over well if this gets out. It's almost an abomination to people to have a child out of wedlock.

I would rather be married before having a child but with all theses pompous rich hatters living around her, she didn't stand a chance. I would go through hell to protect her though, it was certain. I didn't know who all besides me would protect her. Will would, he wouldn't let her get hurt. Lucy, well I can't imagine what she'll think if or when she finds out. My prime worry is Collin though. What would Collin think of all of this?

I could only wait until to tomorrow to find out.
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Emily woke me quite early the next day,”Eliza, come on.” She tiredly walked away, dragging her feet lazily.

I flipped the covers off of me, and got up. It was chilly in the room, so I figured it was chilly outside. I dressed in a purple dress, clear lace made its way from my neck down to the mid length of my arms. It was one of my favorites, I have had yet to wear it. I brushed through my hair, already knowing it wasn't going to cooperate today, it was just to left more curly than wavy today. I pulled my overcoat on and tied my black bonnet on. “'Emily?” I called ready to go.

She didn't answer so I walked back to her room. She was quietly getting ready, pulling her gloves on. She turned around and gave me a weak smile, “You might need these.” She handed me a pair of gloves.

“Are you ready?” I asked from behind her. She only nodded and started towards the door. I guess she wasn't in the mood to talk. I suppose I wouldn't be either.

We arrived down to the entrance of the hotel, seeing that it was a slight drizzle, it was rather cold for the time of year it was. I shivered a little, stepping into the carriage.

We rode in silence, Emily was almost strangling her dress to death. “Emily, you have nothing to worry about.”

“I'm so nervous. What if he get angry? Or scared? What if he just tells me I he can't handle it? I couldn't do this on my own.” She was breathing a little panicked.

“You have me. I will be by your side through out this whole entire thing, just remember that. Besides, I'm sure Collin will come around quickly. Don't think that it's a immediately yes or no situation Emily. Collin will have to think about it of course.” I was trying my best to comfort her. She just held back tears all the way to Collins house.

I was already on edge. I didn't know how Collin would take it, I was probably just as worried as her. We both walked up to the door of Collins house. Emily looked at the door like it was the entrance to her death, so I knocked for her.

The door swung open, revealing only his maid. “How may I help you?” She had a thick foreign accent of some kind. I've never heard it before.
“Yes, we are here to see Collin.” I replied politely. I almost hear Emily mutter a departure of some kind.

“I'm afraid he has a visitor already,” she started, “but you are welcome to wait, if you'd like.”

Emily was already turning to leave but I grabbed her arm and slightly tugged her towards the door. “Thank you, we'll wait.”

Emily reluctantly followed me to the couch in the foyer. We sat down as the maid walked off into another room. I sat patiently but Emily’s foot was going miles per hour.

“Emily will you please just calm down? You're putting way to much thought into this. It's just Collin.” I nudged her. For some reason I was speaking quietly though.

“I can't do this. Eliza, lets leave. We can come back tomorrow or we can just write a letter-.” A door swung open and Collin walked out. Emily absolutely froze both in mid-sentence and physically.

He turned around and Will exited the room right behind Collin. For some reason, a spark a anger rose inside of me as soon as I layed my eyes on him. It's only been one measly day and I was angry at him. I was more mad at the fact that he was fighting his feelings for me so hard. I knew I would take it out on him just like he was taking his stupid feelings out on me.

“Emily, Elizabeth, what a surprise.” Collin spoke a little confused. I rose from my seat, not daring to look at Will.

“I hope you don't mind a quick chat, with Emily mainly.” I looked down to her. She got up and stepped forward slowly. Collin obviously only had eyes for her.

“Not at all.” Collin spoke, motioning Emily to follow him. Collin looked to me to see if I was going to follow but I shook my head.

It was just Will and I. “Elizabeth,” Will greeted.

“Will,” I spoke curtly. I pursed my lips together. I don't know why I was so mad at him suddenly.

He stepped forward and I almost stepped back but I stayed in my spot. “I read over the section the book you recommended. It's barking mad, Elizabeth. I-.”

I cut him off,”Did you even consider it? If not I'm afraid I'm going to be no more help to you than on your transformation nights.”

He was a little taken aback by my tone, it was dripping with irritation. “Did I do something to offend you?”
I gave him a look,”Think, Will. What could of you possibly done that could of upset me?” It was rhetorical question.

“Listen, I know it's unfair to you-” He started, trying to calm me down.

“The hell it is Will. I know it's hard for you, but I'm only going to do what you've asked me to do.” I snapped at him.

“Now wait a minute Elizabeth. Don't you think you're over reaction a little bit?” He was starting to get annoyed as well.

“Do you not remember what you told me? You don't want to talk to me, to see me. You blamed me for your and Lucy's ending. That hurt, it hurt my feelings, Will.” I was directing all of my anger to him now.

We stood in silence, just staring at each other. A scream and a boisterous crash came from the room Collin and Emily were in. “Shit.” Will cursed, in front of the door in a flash.

I was right behind him, our argument was on hold at the moment. Something wasn't right. Will swung the door opened. Emily was on the floor, weeping violently. The window was smashed, the chilly air rushing into the room.

I immediately went over to see if Emily was harmed. “Emily, what happened?”

She was shaking,”I-I told him. He-I-” she just kept crying harder and harder.

Will paced in front of the window. “Will, do you know what's happening?”

He looked at him, his nostrils flared, he held his finger up. I saw him inhale the air deeply. “Will! Now is not the time to test your werewolf senses!”

He turned around,”Collin ran off into the woods. North most likely, I”m going after him. Get her out of here,” he pointed to Emily.

“Will, what's happening!” I demanded. Something really wasn't right, something was up with Collin.

“Just get her out of here, Eliza! You and her are in danger now, go.” He ordered. He didn't wait for my reply. He just jumped out the window and took off into the woods.

What the hell just happened?