CHAPTER 20.2

I LET THE question slip from my mouth without even considering how he will react. My curiosity is pushing me to the edge. And as expected from him, he was taken aback. His jaw then clenched and averted his gaze once more.

Now I regret spilling the question.

"I'm sorry for asking. As I said, you don't have to answer if you don't want to."

I let go of his hand. But I can't deny the disappointment I felt.

"No, don't feel sorry, Ysobella. There is nothing to apologize for. I brought my eyes to him but I can still see the hesitation lurking behind his orbs.

"There are things that I wanted to tell you but right now I need you to give me time. We don't know if this vampire is dangerous or not but I promise you, once I'll find proof that we can trust him I will bring him to you."

Now it's my turn to be surprised. Well, what he just said was beyond surprising. Why would he bring him to me? Lucien saw how confused I was so he continued to talk.

"Sweetheart, we've learned that this vampire is