All Chapters of Dark Obsession: Taming His Demons: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Mathias I stayed in the office while we mapped out routes for tunnels. Julia, Yusuf and Leonard joined us. Once we had told them what happened, Yusuf decided he would call home his sons, and he immediately informed his brother to do the same. All their daughters, sons and wives would have to join the battle. I was sad because Aeron and Julia's siblings were barely old enough. They were sixteen and fifteen. Some had just gotten their wolves and were training. They were also not much. What would become of them? I knew when the war began, the Jutros in our midst would be the first to go ahead of us. What will become of Aeron? I mapped out the routes with a heavy heart, and it took everything within me to hold my tears. The atmosphere in the office was also gloomy. We all understood the implications of what was about to happen. We had built friendships and connections with these people. Knowing that we might say goodbye to them in battle was heartwrenching. The burden upon the Jutros

Aeron "The last time I checked, my father believes you are the best bet for her. Other than our little adventures at the Clip, he embraces the idea," Mathias said, and I could not believe they had had this conversation. King Nikolas was really something. "Everything I did was just to get her out of my system and forget about her," I said, and he laughed. "And how well did that work out for you?" he asked me, and I laughed at myself. "Well, your father spoke of marriage, so I would say not so much," I confessed, and he laughed heartily. "It must have taken a lot of balls for you to tell him," he said, and I nodded. "My heart was thumping all through. It took a lot not to vomit, but it went well. He added a very severe warning at the end of our conversation," I said, and he laughed. "That's my dad. Always trying to be mean and tough. He has a big heart." He said, and I chuckled. "Yes, except when it comes to Mansoor and Laila," I said, and he stopped laughing. "Your father will

Aeron The moment we exited my father's house, Mathias appeared uneasy. I couldn't help but wonder what was bothering him. "Why are we bringing her along?" Mathias whispered to me as we settled into the car, arranging for Laila to sit in the back. Observing her, I could tell Laila was still captivated by cars. In Pictoria, there were no vehicles despite having skilled engineers capable of crafting various things. My parents and relatives, especially Julia's mother Amira, who was a brilliant engineer in Forest, had excelled in creating weapons and other items. Although Amira hadn't passed on her genius to her daughter Julia, Julia was still pretty cool. People in Pictoria were too hungry and scared to be innovative. If anything was bought, it was geared towards food or protection. Transportation could be done effectively in wolf form, which was good enough for the situation they were all in. "I want to question her in private," I linked Mathias back when we settled into the car.

Aeron I tried to see what was happening with Laila but couldn't because Jasmine was acting crazy. Mathias carried Laila out of my house in a hurry, and it seemed as if something had happened to her. "You need to be calm," I said, holding Jasmine's hand to stop her. "Please, Solnishka," I said, and she pulled away and slapped me. "Don't call me that. Not after you had a woman in your house. Someone from your past, by the way," she said and started laughing. What was with women laughing and crying at the same time? "I guess you are bored now. All that shit about being my shadow, never relenting... were lies, right?" she said, and I shook my head. She was taking it too far. "She's from Pictoria, your kind. She won't lie helpless on the ground when you are under attack. She will be an equal, not a liability. Someone that understands your pain, where you are coming from, and so on," she said and could not believe this woman. "Well, guess what? I could be understanding, too, if only

Mathias I went back to my room, nourished and in better spirits. It was clear that my improved mood stemmed from reconciling with my sister and being able to confide in someone about Laila. My frustration earlier in the day had been fueled by my father's unwillingness to ease up on Laila and Mansoor. I had an urge to explain what Laila meant to me, but gauging his expression, I sensed it wasn't the right time. He was visibly annoyed, and just as I was beginning to settle down, I unexpectedly crossed paths with my sister, who was searching for Aeron. Honestly, I knew he was in trouble the moment I saw her. Aeron had warned me that she would look for him. I had not anticipated she would be done with her training so soon, so I did the only thing I knew how to do: I blocked her ability to communicate, blocking mine in the process. It was the only way she wouldn't find out where Aeron was because if she linked Aeron, he would kick Laila out of his house, and I didn't want her falling