Chapter 65“Stop, you don’t owe me anything. If anyone owes anyone anything, it’s me owing you. I never should have led you on all those years. Never. It was selfish and unfair to you. Not that I knew why I couldn’t feel anything towards you before now, but if I didn’t feel anything I should have just said no. I honestly wanted your company because I was tired of always being alone. It was selfish and I'm sorry.” I said. “Snow, don’t apologize. I don’t care what happened, I wouldn’t change anything. I would do it again in a heartbeat, just to be close to you. I know Damien isn’t going to want to hear this, but I love you, Snow… I love you so fucking much. And even if you will never love me back I don’t want to lose you in my life. Vampire or not. So please, feed from me so you can complete your transition. Because a world without you, is not a world I want to live in.” He said. His emotions were plain on his face, and I couldn’t help the guilt that pooled in my gut, but also the happi
Chapter 66“Damien, I need to tell you something.” I said. He turned to me. “What is it, doll?” He said. I exhaled a slow breath just trying to regain my composure as the gravity of what I had agreed to started to hit me. I could feel myself starting to spiral and the room started shaking again. I closed my eyes and pushed the stress from my stomach. I needed to calm down. Once I was able to regain my composure I opened my eyes and locked them on Damien. “Sorry, I lost it for a second. So Max visited me, as I'm sure you know because he said you contacted him.” I said. Damien looked completely confused. “Who is Max? Oh wait, you mean the council?” Damien replied. I nodded. “He said he spoke to you, which I’m seeing that this might be untrue…” I said. I instantly looked down at my hand, not even caring that Damien and Jericho were both looking at me like I was mad. I sighed in relief when the amethyst ring was absent from my hand. But I was surprised to see that the back of my hand was
Chapter 67“I’m really glad that you kept pursuing me, even when I continually pushed you away. Honestly, I’m glad we didn't get together when I was 18.” I said. I could see the confusion twinkling in his neon green eyes. I let myself get lost in the chasm that was churning beneath their calm demeanor before replying. “If we had gotten together, I would have left The Academy. If I did that, I never would have known about the hit on you, and I never would have been able to do anything about it. I think you may have been killed, and I would have been helpless.” The sadness in my voice echoed throughout the now empty room, bouncing off the walls and disappearing through the open window to the outside world. “Everything happens for a reason, doll. Even if we don’t understand why.” He purred, moving a piece of my hair behind my ear. “I’ve never believed in fate. I’ve always believed that you control your own fate, but now I'm not so sure.” I said. The neon green of his eyes reminded me of
Chapter 68“I see.” Damien replied. I could see the wheels still turning in his mind. “Oh and I might still try to kill you, just FYI. But at that point, maybe that would be that. Who knows.” I said. He just laughed, making me smile. “Ok, so next year when I visit, I'm going to do things differently. I’m going to make you fall for me. I promise.” He said. “I really hope you do.” I replied in my drug induced state. “Let’s get you home, it’s starting to get late.” He said, leading me from the club to his vehicle outside. I heard him command my vehicle to go home, but I was too messed up to notice. He helped me inside his car and drove us to The Academy. He helped me out and was about to leave when I turned to face him. “Do you think you could stay here with me tonight? I don’t want to be alone.” I said. I could see the slight pout on my face that seemed to drive Damien crazy. He didn’t even hesitate before telling me yes, and following me inside. I saw him compel a few people who saw us
Chapter 69I walked to the elevator to the 7th floor and headed towards the suite at the end of the hall. I didn’t have to knock when I arrived because the door opened on its own. I stood there for a moment and then stepped inside, closing the door behind me softly. Max was at the bar pouring two drinks when I took a few steps further into the room, clearing my throat to announce my arrival. Not that he needed me to, he knew I was going to be early. I always was. He turned to face me, and he stopped dead in his tracks. I watched as his eyes roamed my entire figure, stopping only when he met my onyx eyes with his. He kept his emotions so buttoned up that I had no idea what he was thinking, but he was almost looking at me like I was a piece of meat. “See something you like?” I growled, hoping that he could hear the sarcasm in my voice. He shook his head slightly as if he were snapping out of whatever daze he was just in, and headed my way. “I always see something I like with you, doll.”
Chapter 70I was still fuming. “I will never choose you, so get that shit right out of your head.” I snarled. I contemplated cleaning the room but chose not to. Fuck him, he couldd pick it up his damn self. “I never planned to actually make you choose, doll. I just wanted to see the strength of your ability. I know you were still holding back some, but I am impressed.” Max said. I exhaled, that calmed my nerves some, but I hated the way he always toyed with me. Like I was a puppet on the end of his damn strings. I decided to just push for what I wanted to say before he could distract me again. ”So about the contract… I am not signing it, I’m not pledging my allegiance to you.” I growled. “I never said to me, I just said in any way, form, or place, that I chose.” Max replied. “That essentially means to you. You could tell me to strip right now and I would have to oblige if I signed that. I will do no such thing.” I said. Max chuckled. “Oh doll, do you think so little of me that you thi
Chapter 71Max then turned to me. “Good girl.” He purred. I rolled my eyes. “Now get the fuck out of my head.” I spat. One by one the tendrils of snakey silk started to retreat, until we were back in his suite, lips interlocked with lightning dancing between us. I pulled away, placing my fingers on my lips as the lightning faded. “How?” I asked him, and I knew he knew exactly what I meant. He reached for my hand and was successful in grabbing it. His thoughts poured into my mind as quickly as a broken dam. It was magic, he could mimic anything, any thought, any feeling, any memory, and he could make his own. His powers spanned a lot wider than I had originally anticipated. “I’m sure I don’t know what you mean, doll.” He smirked, kissing my hand. He wouldn’t let my hand go until I yanked it from his grip, and stepped away. I was done hearing his thoughts. “I signed the fucking contract, are you happy now?” I growled. “Yes I am, I will announce your promotion tomorrow. Go home, Snow. Ge
Chapter 72The elevator opened and I headed towards the end of the hall. I pushed open the doors to Max’s suite and walked inside, taking my heels off and setting them by the door. Max walked out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel and we locked eyes. “Ah, Snow. you’re back sooner than I expected.” Max purred. “And you’re a hell of a lot less clothed than I expected.” I said with a smirk, letting my eyes roam his nearly naked form. His rippling muscles cascaded down his chest and arms. His towel hung low, accentuating the deep V that was partially hidden by the towel. “I think you forget that I am the one who has won the grand prize here.” Max purred, as he sauntered towards me. I met him halfway as our lips collided, sending lightning and cool fire dancing between us. Max pulled away and leaned his forehead against mine. “I love you, Snow. I love you so fucking much.” He said. “I love you too, Max. You know I do.” I replied. He pulled away the rest of the way and looked at me. I could