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ACCORDING to my schedule, I have only one lesson this afternoon. I hurry, intentionally because I don't want to cross Sarah or Lucian. He drives me mad! And Sarah, well it's different. I like her but she's hiding things from me. And I don't like that.I hurry up to the aisle. At this time, during the lunch break, the gardens are crowded. I try to think of a way to learn more about Amelia Forbes and her sudden disappearance. I am now convinced that the Bathory's are connected with it. I'd like to have more details. After all, there's no harm in wanting to learn more about the family you're living with.If I'm in the slightest danger, I may as well know as soon as possible so as to run for my life! The best thing is to take advantage of my visit to the library to try to glean some information. Perhaps I can find some newspapers that write about the tragedy, as it happened only a few weeks ago.As I get to the library, I am surprised by the vastness of the room. The high ceilings and t
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Lucian's behaviour is one of my main problems. I don't know what to do with him. Becoming his friend seems impossible, and avoiding him is equally unlikely, given that we both live under the same roof."You seem very thoughtful?""I was thinking about Lucian." Sarah's gaze darken at once."We don't get along very well."Sarah sighs. "Allow me to give you a piece of advice: stay away from him as much as possible.""I agree with you, but it's not easy, should I remind you that I live with him?""Yes, seen from that angle, but nevertheless you still don't have to spend all your time with him. The house is big enough, no?""Yes, but he always finds a way of running into me. It's as if he did it on purpose.""Okay, so it's more complex than I thought, between you two." she rubs her chin looking deep in thought."I absolutely have to get him out of my head!""Reason more to get out as soon as you can!" Sarah exclaimed."Yeah. I'll have to have a discussion with Draven about my hours off. T
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Once we reach the manor, Lucian parks the car near the huge fountain. The engine is still running when I step out.I walk past a confused Draven who must be wondering what I'm doing with his brother. I hasten the pace when I hear Lucian behind me. "With pleasure, little thing! Look forward to the next time." I climb up the front steps a little too quickly and run into Peter, as I reach the top. "Sorry!""Are you okay?""The day was full of twists and turns and didn't end very well!""What happened?""I found myself between Logan and Lucian!""Oh...""Yeah, like you say." I enter the manor. Peter is still with me when I cross the big hall. I decide to go straight to my room.We both go upstairs and as we walk down a corridor, I start talking again. I need to get things off my chest. "I thought Lucian was the most unbearable guy on Earth, I found worse! “Logan is a bag of muscles with no brain." Peter says, as he keeps up the pace."He seemed to be more of a drag to me.""That's what
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As I go down to the dining room in the evening. Today's events are still foremost in my mind. What a day! As if discovering the university and the courses weren't enough. I got to know Sarah better, and I also got a little closer to Peter.Well, it seems that I didn't just make friends either. As I think about Caroline and Logan, I start to worry. If those two always behave like that they haven't finished causing me problems! I hope that things will calm down soon. For the first time since my arrival at the mansion, the dining room is empty. Since everything is ready. I take a seat. I'm so hungry!While I'm wondering whether I should wait or help myself right away, Draven joins me. "Good evening Celeste! So how was your day?""Hectic!""I wasn’t expecting such an answer! Things were as bad as that?""The classes were ok, I only had three hours in all and we mainly talked about the coming year.""Repetitive but essential, no doubt. Did you make any friends?" Why is everybody curious ab
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When I wake up, I can't wait. This is my first day of freedom. No classes or babysitting! Yes!I get up quickly and dressed casually. I then go down into the dining room, over excited with my head full of plans for the day. Everybody's up already, except for Laura. I greet everyone while gobbling down a few muffins. I can feel their eyes on me and notice that surprised look on their faces."What? It's the most important meal of the day, isn't it?""Of course, you can eat as much as you like." Draven says. Without a word or look at me, Lucian gets up and leaves the room. I hear the door slam, then his car starting. Whenever I think I'm moving in the right direction with him, Lucian takes three steps back. I quickly chase these thoughts from my mind and smile at the two remaining brothers. "I'm going to take advantage of my free time to get books that I'll need for my classes. I think I'll go for a wander and take it easy.""I'll come with you." Peter offers.I'm in too much of a good
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Back at home, I'm excited! I haven't been out to have fun since my parent's death. I know it's going to be good for me. I choose my outfit with great care and take the time to comb my hair, and do my make up.Laura comes into my room. I catch her eye in the mirror and can immediately see that something's wrong. She sits down in the bed, dragging her awful teddy behind her, and looks at me sulkily."What on Earth's the matter?!""I can't understand why you're going out!""Well, because I have a free evening, and I'm going out to enjoy myself a bit!”"But that's not fair, you're paid to take care of me, so you can't go out." I finish putting on my earrings, then sit down next to Laura. "You don't have your say in it." She takes on a haughty air making me frown. "That's what you think!""Oh no, I know it, for certain." I get up to grab my jacket and bag. "That's the way it is Laura. You'll have to put up with it!"The child scowls and crosses her arms around the 'adorable' cuddly toy.
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Looking up, I see Lucian coming into the bar with his friends. I try to pretend I haven't seen him but something happens. The room becomes tense. Lucian has the kind of aura that makes people turn towards him. I hear him mumble something but I can't clearly make out what he's saying.I can feel him gazing at me. He attracts me like a magnet. As I look up, I already know I'm making a mistake, but I fall into the trap and stupidly plunge my eyes into his. I feel something of an electric shock, his gaze is so intense.For a moment the bustle of the bar seems to disappear. I don't look down. I just stare a him with a kind of fascination. I can't help it, he literally hypnotises me with his bewitching look and I suddenly want to be near him. I lay my face in my hands and let out a long sigh. I should find him unbearable and yet I can't hate him. Far from it. He smirks a little as his friends order beers. I swallow, uncomfortable, and look around me.I try to see if other people have seen h
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A ray of sunshine filtering through the curtains wakes me, but I have real difficulty emerging. I've clearly lost the habit of going out dancing! Sarah brought me home around 3:00 am. My mouth is a little pasty, I stretch, glance at my alarm, and literally, leap up!It's past 11 o'clock! I was sure I'd set the alarm, but when I check, I see that it's not the case. What's going on? I rush into the bathroom to take a fast shower and almost slip in my hurry. Great! That would be just what I need, a fractured skull! I dress as fast as I can and quickly brush my hair. I look like a hot mess, but I'm out of time. I rush down the stairs and almost miss a step. I just manage to grab the bannister and avoid tumbling all the way down.Once downstairs, I come face to face with Draven, who freezes before I bump straight into him."Oh Draven, I'm really sorry. My alarm clock didn't go off. I really don't know why. I'm sure I set it yesterday, it should have worked. But I'll make up for it, I'll pr
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Next minute, we're immersed in the Manor's pool, just under my window. When I emerge, still hanging onto his neck, I try to catch my breath."I'm going to kill you!""Come on, little thing. Admit that you loved it, I can feel the excitement vibrating inside of you." We stare at each other lovingly for a long while in silence staying perfectly still. I reach out and touch his cheek. I'm worried that it's all just a dream. But no, he's really here in front of me."I missed you so much...""We shouldn't... Draven is going to kill us.""No he won't! Come here..." He suddenly draws me against him and keeps me nestled in the hollow of his arm. I am happier than I've ever been.I move away slightly and plunge my eyes into his. His eyes are gentle. I can read all the tenderness he has for me. I embrace him and lay a gentle kiss on his mouth. He slides his tongue over my lips. I sigh with pleasure. Each touch brings my body a little closer to burning point.I arch my back pressing myself again
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By the end of the day, I still haven't seen Lucian! If Sarah hadn't been there, I don't know what I'd have done. I'd probably have drowned in sorrow. I am nevertheless, quite depressed. His absence leaves a gaping hole in my chest. I miss it terribly.Sarah had a very good idea organizing this night in. I couldn't have gone back to the manor. Everything there reminds me of Lucian. Every room, every nook and corner. Despite my disagreement with Draven, I am grateful to him for allowing me to get out and breathe away from them.WHEN I arrive at Sarah's, I immediately collapse on her bed."I bought some mint chocolate ice cream, just get your mind off things.""It won't be too much!""Nothing like a little sugar to make a sad girl feel better!""It doesn't work, miracles either!""You never know!" Sarah goes to the kitchen and comes back victoriously carrying the tub of ice cream. She sits beside me and hands me a spoon."Go on, let it all out!""What do you mean?""It's a girl's night i
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"Still, I don't think it's necessary for you to forbid us from seeing each other. We're not kids!""Yet you both behave like one.""That's not fair! I made a mistake, one little mistake! I think your punishment is cruel!""Oh yeah? Tell that to the poor man you nearly killed last night!""Yes, but I didn't!""You were lucky, it could have been much worse, I had to use my power on him to cover you and protect the family! So, until I can trust you again, you don't see each other outside the manor and that's final!" With these words, he gets up and leaves the room without a goodbye.I feel terrible. My stomach is in knots again. I'm not sure I eat anything."Don't fret Celeste... He just needs a bit of time, you really scared him!""I didn't want to... I didn't see him coming and...""I know, you'd never do anything to hurt anyone intentionally and slip-ups happen, we've all been there. Now, eat up!""I don't feel like it...""I told you human food wasn't good!" Laura forces a smile out
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Once in my room, we remain silent for a long time. What just happened is horrible. Anxiety comes over me as I fix Lucian, speechless. I discover with horror aside to my gifts which I hadn't imagined. I just cause a car accident and a man may have died because of me...My mind drifts to my parents who died in a road accident. All of a sudden my legs give way and I collapse to the ground holding my head in hands. There's a bitter taste in my mouth and a lead weight in my stomach. I tremble like a leaf, I feel so bad... Lucian immediately rushes towards me and puts his arms around my shoulders, drawing me up against him.I want to cry. I'd like to go back in time before this all happened, but it's impossible. I know only too well, you can't fight death."Don't worry. Everything work out fine.""You think so? My God. I feel so bad...""Believe me, Draven will take care of everything.""Draven... He warned me but I don't listen... It's all my fault! It's my fault if that man doesn't come b
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I fix for a moment the cars parked below and rub my hands together. I slowly make the power inside me rise, containing it in order to prepare myself. If Draven hears about it, I'm dead meat! As for Lucian, he'll have all eternity to suffer his wrath.I close my eyes and focus on a car with increased attention. I try to move it but only manage to make it shake on the spot. I realize that it's extremely difficult to try this kind of magic trick at such a distance and on such a heavy object. I try again but it still doesn't work, I sigh."If you get annoyed, it won't work at all. Be patient.""It's so frustrating to know that I'm capable of it but that my power doesn't obey me.""The more you train, the easier it'll get, you have to give yourself time." For once, I don't listen. A bit annoyed, I concentrate again.Only, instead of being calm and posed as Draven advised me, I let myself be overwhelmed by my emotions. I'm soon invaded by a great force, whirling in me as if ready to fight.
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"You should see the look on your face, the whole lecture theatre knows what you're thinking of, or rather, of whom...""What's it got to do with you? Go see Logan if you're desperate!""She's right, you know, you are very... Transparent." Sarah"You aren't going to start too, are you?" I asked the bitch."Oh come on, was it that good with Lucian last night?""Better than that!""Uh... That explains the great eyes and rosy cheeks." Sarah"Rubbish!" I listen for a few minutes to the boring monologue of the teacher, then I retort."How can you expect me to concentrate? It's the weekend in a few minutes.""Have you got something planned?”"Lucian's planning something...""Wow... What a perfect man this Lucian!""I'm crazy about him..." She contemplates me, thoughtful."As I can see." I wish she could understand and be happy for me. But I understand that the situation is difficult for her, as her friend's going out with a guy that she hates. Complicated situation!"So why all the fuss?""H
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The next morning, I whistle to myself as I go to wake Laura, I open the curtains and take the time to savour the sun on my skin. Yes, I'm in a very good mood today! All smiles, I turn to Laura who looks rather grumpy."Hello Laura!"“Mmm.”"Let's see, what's wrong now? Yesterday, it was the heat and the day before it was. The colour of my clothes. What are you going to criticize today?""Aside from you, nothing.""Laura, be nice please.""Mmh let me see... Uh... No, don't feel like it!" My smile fades. I won't let this little pest spoil my day!"No need to glare at me like that, I'll go have a shower."I stay speechless as she passes in front of me. She's a fine one to talk. I prepare he clothes for school, make her bed and tidy her room, while she washes.Once she comes out of the shower, wrapped in her towel, I go to the bathroom while she dresses, to tidy up behind her. Again. I then sit her down on a chair to untangle her long hair. After several weeks of struggle, we've finally m
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I surrender myself into his arms and relish in his caress with a growing pleasure. When he's taking his time like now, I have difficulty controlling myself. I feel so good with him. I huddle in his arms and raise my face to meet his. I kiss his full mouth and groan feeling the soft twitch of his tongue against mine. His sweetness gradually turns into a devouring passion and his lips play and comes mine.He brushes them, tastes them, before returning to draw their outline. Each of my sighs encourages his expert manoeuvres. His fingers trace the line of my neck, play with my hair, caress my neck, accentuating his kiss.Lucian draws me to him, smiling boldly, and I read an unsatisfied hunger in his amber eyes, a hunger equal to mine. He captures my mouth again and hugs me with a welcome force. I want him to trouble me as much as he stirs me. I want his caresses everywhere on me. When he slips his hands under my sweater, I sigh with impatience as our skins touch. His mouth slowly descends
Forbidden Thirst (Crimson Shadows Book #1) Chapter 58
After quickly getting my things out, I try to pick up the thread of his lecture. It's not easy. I only skimmed through what he gave me yesterday, too pre-occupied with Lucian. Sarah was right in saying that it was an important course. I intend to make the most of my afternoon to go to the library and catch up. No way am I letting Professor Simmons down!As I arrive at the library, I'm really enthusiastic. With Professor Simmons note, Sarah's notes and my textbook, I can't go wrong! And never again will I skip class. At least, not for this subject. As for the literature course...As I look for a place to sit, I notice a hand waving at me. It's Peter, quietly sat at the back, away from the crowd. My revising session is off to a bad start whenever I find myself alone with him, we tend to talk for hours on end.I head nevertheless in his direction and sit on the seat facing him. I can always try to revise and talk at the same time, it doesn't cost any thing to try."It's crazy, I can alwa
