Mag-log inEloise’s POVI was sitting beneath in the garden when I felt a strong pair of arms wrap around me from behind.I didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. There was only one person in this entire castle, and probably the world, that could make me feel safe like this.I snuggled further into his warmth as we just stayed there for a moment.I was going over everything that we had been through together in my head, and I couldn’t help but conclude that we were amazing.We had lived two lifetimes, and each time the odds were always against us, but we still managed to end up together.All the credit went to the amazing man who had his arms around me. No matter what had happened between us, be it the past or present, he had always chosen me.Even when I dint know myself. When I had absolutely no memories whatsoever, he stood by me and choose me even though he knew it would hurt him.How could I not love this man?I felt him nibble on the side of my neck effectively catching my attentio
Fredrick’s POV“I was scared, Frederick. I didn't know how you would react. I remembered the way you spoke about vampires before, the things you said about them. I kept thinking that if you found out what I was, you would hate me.”I said nothing.“What if you looked at me and couldn't stand me anymore?” she continued, her voice breaking. “What if you came close to me, only to push me away when you remembered what I was? What if you kissed me one day and couldn't bear to touch me the next?” she looked haunted. Like the very thought had tortured her for so long.How had I not noticed this before?Something in my chest tightened at the sight of her.“I know I should have told you. I know that.” She said, wiping at her cheeks furiously with trembling fingers. “But I was afraid of losing you, it was a risk I wasn’t willing to take.”For a moment, neither of us spoke.I wanted to remain angry. It would have been easy to hold onto the grudge. Easier than actually facing whatever it was betw
Eloise’s POVHis question made me want to burst into tears right then. I looked at him through my tears and even though I could barely make out his face now, I still knew he was worried.“I remember.” I said, I wanted to say more. There were a lot of things I wanted to say, but there was this huge lump in my throat that stopped me from saying another word.His expression changed. “Remember what?”“Everything, Olpheus. I remember what really happened. You never betrayed me. We never had that fight.”My voice broke as I reached for his hand.“She did this to me. Lyara cursed me. She made me believe things that weren't true.”Olpheus pulled me into his arms, holding me as I cried against his chest.I had spent so long blaming myself for things I hadn't done, grieving a relationship that had never been broken in the way I'd remembered. Now, the truth was returning, and the weight of everything I'd lost threatened to crush me.But beneath the pain, I felt something else.Relief.I lifted m
Eloise’s POVOlpheus approached slowly, his expression unreadable. He glanced at Lyara before turning his attention to me.“Eloise, what do you want to do now?”I looked down at her not knowing what to feel.I thought I’d feel something overwhelming, maybe rage, or at least relief that she could never hurt me again.Instead, I felt strangely empty. I was tired. Physically and mentally.“Nothing,” I answered quietly. It was true. I really wanted to do nothing. There had always been something happening in my life and now I was beyond burnt out. Olpheus held my hand tightly in his patiently waiting for me to continue.“We'll bury her,” I said. “And bury the past with her.”I didn't know whether those words made sense. I didn't even understand what I was feeling right now. I wanted to stop questioning every memory and wondering which parts of my life had been real.I wanted peace.Olpheus gently drew me away from the body. I didn't resist. We left the room hand in hand, and made the nec
Eloise’s POV“What did you do to me?” I demanded.Lyara pressed her lips together, refusing to answer. Even with her wrists bound and Olpheus standing beside me, she was determined to keep whatever secrets she had.“I'm asking you a question,” Olpheus said, his voice dangerously calm. “I suggest you answer it.”She turned her face away.Olpheus's expression hardened. He lifted his hand, and a strange force swept through the room. Lyara suddenly gasped, her body jerking as the magic took hold of her.“Stop!” she screamed, pulling desperately against her restraints. “Please, stop!”“Then tell us the truth,” Olpheus replied.“I can't!” she said with that same crazed look in her eyes. I won’t.The force tightened around her, and her screams echoed through the room. I stood beside Olpheus, watching the woman I had once called my sister struggle beneath the weight of his magic.For years, I had defended her. I had forgiven her when she hurt me, believed her when she lied, and blamed myself
Eloise’s POVI shook my head in response. I wasn’t fine. I was the farthest thing from fine honestly.“I don’t even know what’s going on Olpheus. My whole life has just been one big lie.” I didn’t even realise I was crying till he wiped away the tears on my cheeks.“What am I supposed to do now?” I asked sounding every bit as broken as I felt.He wraps his hands around me and I drew comfort from his warmth. “It’s going to be fine, love. You’re going to be fine.”I let myself relish the feeling drawing comfort from his as he placed a kiss on my forehead.We were interrupted by a knock on the door. I felt him stiffen against me as the door opened, almost like he was bracing himself for whatever it was the guard was going to say.“She has been found. She’s being detained in the throne room.” The guard said, from his place by the door. Olpheus gave a nod and he bowed out of the room.She has been found? Who? I looked from the door where the guard had stood seconds ago to Olpheus’ face.Hi







