LILITH’S POV:Rebecca shrugs casually, not in the slightest bothered by the fact her dearest brother had quite blatantly ignored her without bothering to make it less obvious.“Well, that’s fine. It’s you I really wanted to talk to.”“Me?” I point at myself, wondering why she was looking for me.Her eyes go over my entire attire with a warm smile.“I love the entire you, simple and chic. You look gorgeous.” She compliments me and it doesn’t sound forced in anyway.My cheeks go red from the unexpected compliment that takes me off guard.“Uhm, thank you.”“No, thank you for coming.” She says, taking a hold of my hand and staring deep into my eyes.I can almost feel her gratefulness glowing off her skin. Her niceness is heavily overwhelming and I begin to second guess myself for ever suspecting such a blatantly kind soul.“I wouldn’t have missed it.” I feel compelled to add.“Today would have been more than perfect if Kain wasn’t such a stick in the mud though.” She adds, dropping my ha
Kain’s POVI’m already fed up with this godforsaken party by the time I’ve kept more than a reasonable distance away from the rest of those people.And that woman…I refuse to play along in whatever game she’s concocted this time, although it does bother me a bit knowing this time, she seems to have a little interest in Lilith.Something about that puts me on the edge, wanting to take her away from the scene entirely, but she’s such a stubborn woman and it would entirely have the opposite results I intend.So, instead, I sit by the fountain all by myself.It stays like this for minutes, still silence all around me until I hear footsteps slowly approach me.“Alpha Kain.”I look to the side and spot Ivan dressed in an all black suit and blazers with both hands in his pocket.He sits casually right next to me, letting out a tired sigh.“Shouldn’t you be watching my sister?” I ask with a raised brow.His secret job was to watch, figure out what her real motive is here besides gossiping wi
LILITH’S POVMy body feels heavy as though a heavy weight rests directly on my chest, keeping my breathing slow and labored.I open my eyes for the first time, taking in the new environment around me; the white walls and dreary grey painted walls, the strong smell of disinfectant and spirit hanging in the air.The last thing I remember is puking out that red metallic fluid before passing out… I guess that was more serious than I thought.I move my eyes around and spot Ivan by my bedside, staring specifically at nothing while lost in deep thought. His facial features seem too rigid as well and next to him is Ariel dozing off on his shoulder.Well, that’s something you don’t see every day. I try to sit up on my own but feel the piercing pain running down my back from using my own muscles and groan.The sound I make alerts Ivan immediately. He turns to me, eyes widening like saucers and filled with instant relief. He quite literally bolts over to my side, forcing Ariel awake in the pr
LILITH’S POV:The new information Rebecca leaves me with has me shaken to my core.Knowing Kain had all his previous siblings and father murdered all in one night is chilling and though he had managed one act of mercy, Rebecca’s life has been drastically affected still.It’s not like I haven’t heard the rumors about him though, yet I’m torn between believing the cold yet gentle Kain I’ve seen with my own eyes or the bloodthirsty man that had ruined his sister's life.All her dislike and resentment towards him makes so much sense now.My thoughts leave me awake through most of the night while I’m left alone on the clinic bed, a part of me waiting for Kain to pay a visit as well — but he doesn’t.Even if he decides to show up, will I be able to look him in the eye properly?Eventually sleep takes me. The fatigue deep rooted in my recovering body doesn’t let me stay up and worry for as long as I planned to.Not long after, as though the back of my ears are being tickled by something, I
Kain’s POVFrom the other side of the door I can hear her sobs echoing through it right before she mutters.“… I hate him.”My chest feels as though it's being dissected into two and my beating organ ripped apart.Why had I done that in the first place, overreacting over minimal body contact when he seemed to be helping her?In that split second, I had lost my cool, all sense of reasoning escaped me and I took action without thinking, which is nothing like what I usually do.Worst part is, I can’t get this annoying feeling off my chest after doing it.I’m the Alpha here, I have every right to throw a fuss right or wrong. I can do whatever I please to whomever, but being around Lilith gives off that bitter taste of bile in my mouth.It’s like I can’t be myself around her, rather I lose my basic settings in her presence to the point where nothing else matters besides her comfort.Every single thing about this emotion bubbling up in my chest screams danger and warning.She slapped me and
LILITH’S POV“Urgh…” My gag reflexes take over and push the mushy grey chunk of my breakfast I’ve devoured back into my mouth, but I close my eyes, pushing it back down.“This is disgusting.”Ivan says nothing, sitting a good distance away from me and watching me.He hasn’t left my side since last night’s surprise attack and now, he’s here to watch me and make sure I finish whatever concoction has been made in the name of breakfast.“Why does it taste like oatmeal that’s been sitting in the fridge for a month?” I complain, picking a spoonful and letting it drip down.It slides off the spoon in lumps.“That’s because it’s good for you.”“Do I at least get a cookie for eating this?”“Your blood sugar level is already high enough. Doctor’s orders.” He shrugs as though there’s nothing that can be done about it yet the corners of his lips twitch, trying to hide that satisfied smile.“Screw her orders, I’m already feeling fine.” I frown, dropping the plate aside and folding my hands below my
LILITH’S POVShould I leave with Rebecca, potentially finding out a way to get the Blood scroll or… should I stay with Kain?Days later and I still can’t make up my bloody mind. The first option would make everything so much easier for me. I could go home with my brother finally, get that dream life sooner than later… or stay back even longer.None of this should even be a decision in the first place.I knock right on Ariel’s door because I need some new scenery and I haven’t seen her in days.Ivan had said something about her coming down with some kind of flu and locking herself indoors for a few days. So I decide to pay her a visit — distract myself in the process, I guess.The door finally pulls open, revealing Ariel.“Lilith?”“Heard you were sick, I came to check up on you.” I say, walking past her into her room.It’s just as wide as mine with a more cuter aesthetic to match her personality and gives off a more cozy feeling than mine.I move over to her bed first, remebering just
LILITH’S POV:Before everything happening around me can sink in, she pulls the wood right out of my gut in the most painful fucking way and without a shred of remorse.I drop on my knees, unable to withstand the pain that wracks through my entire body, even touching a bit of my soul in the process. Then fall fully on the ground, curling into a ball.“Shit!” I curse loud enough, coughing up a bit of blood from the damage to my system.“That’ll shut you up for a while.” She comments, tossing the wood aside and dusting the filth of her hands.She’s not desperately gagging for air like she was doing just a second ago, which adds to the ‘what-the-fuck’ moment that’s unfolding right now.Speaking on that… what the fuck is going on right now?“I’m sure you're probably wondering what’s going on right now.”Probably?I try to speak but end up spitting out more of my own blood and the gash in my abdomen leaks so much of it. The chances of me surviving from this already seems bleak.“Gosh, all yo