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“T-two days!” Layla gasped, snapping her head to Alaric. “I was a-asleep for… two days! How?”“Because the experiment took a toll on you. It’s quite surprising you’re awake. The parliamentarians expected you to be in a coma for at least four days to a week.” He said, running his fingers through his black hair and disheveling it more. “Are you sure you’re alright though?”“I’m still f-feeling very w-weak and tired, and my chest still… aches and feels… hollow… empty.” She muttered, pressing her hand to her chest and tapping her fingers against it. A small pain buzzed in it, not enough to make her scream in agony but enough to make her feel uncomfortable. And there was a hollow, sinking feeling. Like something had been taken away from her leavng a gaping hole.“Phantom pain. The parliamentarians said you would feel that for a few days. It mimics how you would feel when the mate bond is broken but more toned down.” He replied, and her shoulders dropped.“Oh,” she breathed, balling her fi
“What do you mean by that?” Alaric asked as he dropped the plate on the side table.“I mean exactly what I said. Why are you helping me?” Layla asked again firmly, folding her hands on her lap. “I know I told you to stay, but you could have decided not to be here in the first place. You are an elite professor after all, and I’m sure babysitting a student is beneath you.”“Well, the parliamentarians insisted I did because they weren’t sure how your powers would be stable despite the choker because of the experiment.” He shrugged.“Oh, so I’m just a chore for you. A burden that you have to look after because you were told to.” She spat, and his eyes widened.“I never said—”“Since that’s all I am, please leave.” She lifted her shaky hands and pointed at the door. “As you can see now, my powers are perfectly trapped in just like you guys wanted. You can tell the parliamentarians that I won’t cause any trouble so they can send anyone in your place. Just leave.”“What are you saying?!” He
Layla kissed him, and everything went quiet. The protest in her head, the aching and hollowness in her chest, her doubt and anger. Sweet peace rested on her, and for the first time since she woke up from her coma, she was relaxed.“W-why did we just do that? Why did I do that? Why didn’t you push me away?” She breathed as Alaric lifted his head. The question seemed stupid to her since she was the one that pressed his lips to hers, but she had wanted it. What was wrong with her?“Because I wanted it. It was quite bold and surprising that you took the first move. A pleasant surprise.” Alaric chuckled, pushing a strand of hair out of her face.“Why?” Why had he wanted it? Why had he wanted her?“Isn’t it obvious?” “Isn’t what obvious?” She blinked. He was speaking parables she didn’t understand. Was that his way of saying he was sorry for what he said? But he also said he wanted her?“Here? What do you feel?” Alaric asked, taking her hand and pressing it against his chest. His heart t
‘Fight in an arena in front of everyone? Fight what?’ Layla blinked, staring at High Lady Demeter and reeling over her words. ‘Why in the world did she suddenly come up with that idea?’ “If I may ask, Lady Demeter, why did the parliamentarians decide that Ms. Dele should fight? It seems so sudden. I thought she wouldn’t have to prove herself until the end of the academic year.” Alaric asked, turning Demeter’s attention to him.‘Exactly, it’s so sudden. They told me I would have to prove myself at the end of the year. The end! It’s just the middle of the first semester! I’m supposed to have one and a half more to prepare myself.’ Layla complained, pressing her finger to her temple. ‘I’m just recovering from that terrible experience, and I’m yet to completely master my powers, and they want me to fight!’“We had to. Somehow, the rebels discovered that Nox-Luminis is housing the Child of Darkness and spread the news to the public, causing an rancor. Those damned nosy pests.” She hissed,
"I'm sorry for how much pain I put you through. If I had known it would hurt you so much, I would never have agreed to it. I should have kicked against the whole mate bond thing in the first place. I shouldn't have believed the parliamentarians. I was a f..king fool to think I could just cut you out of my life. You mean too much to me." Zayne apologised as he gently stroked Layla's hair. 'He's sorry? He's actually sorry?' She thought as tears slid down her face without her control. 'Why does his apology hurt more than when I thought he didn't care about me? It's stupid. I'm stupid for crying. He's stupid for making my emotions a mess. How can he switch from one personality to another and then to another? And now he's saying I mean too much to him?! It's so unfair that he's causing me so much heartache.' "I know you hate me right now and you don't want to speak to me, and I understand, but I promise to make everything right." He whispered and brushed his thumb across her cheek, w
“Eleanor?” Layla whispered, staring at a figure in a black hoodie in the crowd. Despite the wide distance between them, their eyes met; grey clashed with golden ones.‘She’s here; I can’t believe she’s actually here.’ She’s thought, and her lips curled into a dazzling smile. Eleanor mouthed something to her, and her eyes widen. ‘Really? They’re—’Blaring of loud horns vibrated through the air, and Layla winced at the sudden sound. The entire stadium turned deadly quiet, and she held her breath.“As promised, the Child of Darkness will prove her loyalty and complete obedience to us by fighting all the monsters sent her way.” Demeter announced, and Layla turned her attention to her. The High Lady was standing at a special place very close to the stadium arena meant for she and the other parliamentarians who were seating behind her.“If she succeeds in killing all of them, she would have successfully proven herself to be a valuable instrument against our enemies, the rebels. If she doesn
Gasps and confused shouts filled the air as Eleanor descended to the field towards Layla. Her golden, wavy hair danced in the light wind as sunshine poured from the sky, and her smile was bright and warm.“Let’s go home,” she said, stretching out her hand to Layla.“Stop them!” Demeter yelled as guards rushed into the field, and Layla quickly grabbed Eleanor’s hand.The power-binding choker whirled through the air towards Eleanor, but it shattered and scattered as a warm, bright light encompassed the two girls. Layla held on to Eleanor as they began to rise back into the air.“Layla!” Zayne yelled, rushing to the field through the confused and terrified crowd already rushing out of the stadium.“Zayne,” she whispered, turning to look at him, but all she could see was light. In a second, it was gone, and she was in a cosy living room.‘Is this… is this…’ she stumbled forward as her thoughts turned muddled and she swayed to and fro. Black spots filled her vision, and voices rose around
“How are you feeling? Do your shoulders still hurt? What about your chest? You were healing quite slower than we expected, and I was so scared it was going to turn worse.” Eleanor fussed as she let go of Layla.“I feel fine. I had forgotten I even got hurt.” Layla replied, pressing her hand to her shoulder and noticing the bandage on it. She pressed on it expecting to feel a sharp pain, but there was nothing. Even her chest didn’t feel like it had been crushed by a creature.“I don’t feel anything.”“Thank Sol that it had healed completely. Come and sit. Do you want anything to eat or drink?” Eleanor said as she pulled Layla to a couch and sat her down.“No, thank you. I’m fine. Where are we though? Is this place a secret base or something?” She asked, looking around as Eleanor sat beside her. The one thing that caught her eye were the plants. There were a lot of them. A lot. The room was more of an indoor garden than a living room, with different types of plants neatly arranged all