Ch. 19

FIONA

I couldn't help but suddenly feel speechless, not able to utter one word, and I truthfully wanted to tell him anything because at this point I did not want to hide anything from him. 

But what if. What if he pushes me away and hates me even more for keeping such a secret? 

"I... I don't think you have to know about this. I was stupid for saying I want to talk to you about it. Let's just... let's just forget I brought up the topic," I said to him as he held onto my hands and moved closer to me.

"No, you would not hide away your worries, your problems, whatever it is. Tell it to me," he said to me.

I sighed heavily, looking away. I didn't even know how to bring this to him because clearly, he had asked me if I went out, and I... I denied even talking to Sergius. Now I have to tell him that I actually came in contact with Alpha Sergius. It makes no sense.

"Alpha Cyprus," I started, not knowing what else to say. "Do you know why your brother needs me back in his life?" 

I asked as he shrugged. "Honestly, I don't know, and I don't even care because at some point it will be nothing but a lie. Sergius is very good at lying about such things. I just don't want you to fall into his trap. Or do you think he actually had a legit reason?" he asked as I shrugged. 

"I don't know. I don't even know what to think at this point. I don't know if I am supposed to believe him at all, but I want to. I want to believe him so badly it hurts if I don't accept to believe him. I don't know what to do."

"Cyprus, I have something to tell you," I said. "I thought it was of no use telling you because he... he promised. He made me promise not to tell you anything, but I can't. You love me too much, and I care about you, and I am forever grateful for everything you do for me so much that I will hide it as a secret." 

I said as he looked more curious to know what exactly I wanted to talk about.

"Tell me anything, and I promise I won't get angry at you as long as you decided to tell me the truth," he said straightforwardly.

"I... I went to see Alpha Sergius," I said. 

I noticed his grip on my hands tightened instantly, like he did not expect to hear those words from me. 

"I am sorry if you take it the wrong way. I didn't want to see him too. He found a way to get into the palace and forced me to." I was about to continue when he stood up.

"He's better, despite how much security I wanted in this palace. My brother is just so stubborn. He still thinks using money to bribe everything is the best way, and he got his way to talk to you to come and see him. I think I need to face him for once," he said as I held onto his hands and pulled him back.

"I haven't even finished what I am saying, and you already want to start attacking. He had a reason for seeing me, and I want to talk to you about it. I want you to think about it," I said as he nodded and sat back down calmly.

"What is it? What did he say?" he asked as I tried to calm myself down before talking.

"He said he is cursed, and I am the only one who can save him. Without me, he can't get out of whatever situation he is. It's not just an ordinary curse, he said he has a time limit, and I am the only one to save him. I don't know what to believe. I don't know if I should take his word as truth or just a lie," I said again as Cyprus slowly took his seat, speechless. 

"I don't know. But I know my brother for one thing, when he wants something, he's ready to do everything and anything to get that thing back, and that is what he's going to do with you. He will try to get you no matter what."

"I will find out myself. I will try to know if he is truly cursed, but I don't want you going to see him anymore. I know you might have had something to do with him before that clearly brought up everything in the first place, but he is not to be trusted. If I can't trust my own brother, believe me, he is not worth a stranger's trust," he said, standing up slowly. 

His steps were patient and calculated as he slowly walked toward the door, held onto the handle but did not open it, and instead just stood there. 

I could tell he was worried. I guess I made a mistake telling him in the first place. I should have just kept it a secret to save us all from the trouble. I just hoped he didn't think about this too much.

"Alpha Cyprus, you don't have to think about it. I won't go to him. I just want to know why exactly he's doing this. And besides, we never really thought about it. We never really tried to investigate why he was doing all those things. I guess it's enough for us to investigate, right?" I asked.

He turned to me slowly and gave a faint smile. 

"It's not about the investigation. It's just that... what if we find out he's cursed and he needs you? Will you go to him?" he asked me suddenly. 

Everywhere went silent. I did not know what to say, how to respond to this question, but he was actually saying the truth. 

What if we find out this curse is true and I know I'm the only one to save him despite everything he did? Would I still go back to save his own life?