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CHAPTER 48: A MESSAGE
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I lay in bed with Lily nestled in my arms, her soft breath steady as she slept. A sense of peace washed over me since I had shared my past with her, but there was still a heaviness in my chest. I hadn’t told her everything. I wanted to, but something held me back. Maybe it was the sadness in my eyes that she had sensed, because she wouldn’t let me say another word.“You should tell me tomorrow,” she had whispered earlier, but I couldn’t wait. This secret had been eating at me for too long.“Why aren’t you sleeping?” Her small, hoarse voice broke through my thoughts, pulling me back to the moment. I stared at her, feeling her warmth against me, her body pressed into mine.“I just have a lot on my mind,” I replied softly, cupping her cheek and brushing my thumb over it. The simple touch felt like a lifeline, something to hold on to. “There’s something I need to tell you, Lily. If I don’t say it, I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep.”Our eyes locked, both filled with unspoken words. I co
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I sat across from Alex as Dr. David and Eric appeared to be in a deep conversation. Alex seemed lost in his own thoughts, his expression heavy with worry and exhaustion. He looked so disheveled, like he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Unable to bear seeing him like that, I instinctively reached out, my fingers brushing through his unruly hair.“We’re going to wait by her bedside until she wakes up,” I said softly, my voice breaking the tense silence. “And if she sees you like this, it might cause her to pass out again.”His questioning eyes locked onto mine, silently asking for clarification. I offered a small, reassuring smile.“Why don’t you go up to the third floor and take a bath? Change out of these clothes. You can borrow some of Eric’s—it’ll help. If Jess wakes up and sees her own blood on you, she might really freak out.” My words were gentle, but I hoped they carried enough conviction to make him act.For a moment, he just stared at me, his face a mask
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Knowing Jess was okay brought a wave of relief, but the guilt still gnawed at me. My chest felt heavy, and my thoughts were a jumbled mess, making it hard to comprehend my emotions.I wanted a break—just one night of peace away from the chaos. It seemed like every time things started to improve, life found a way to get worse. I thought saving Dad’s company and our home would make me happy. Maybe it was because I hadn’t found Michael yet.But even as I clung to that reasoning, I knew deep down that finding my brother wasn’t the answer to the void in my heart. It was something else entirely, something I couldn’t name.I just wanted one week—one simple week—with Eric without fighting or Vivian ruining everything. But that felt as rare as diamonds in the dirt.A part of me wished Eric had followed me here, while another part was grateful for his absence. Being around him made me feel weak, like all my defenses crumbled in his presence.I wandered into the bathroom, heading straight for th
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I sat at the table reserved for Mr. Sarton and me, my gaze fixed on my wristwatch. I had arrived ten minutes early, hoping to gather my thoughts before he arrived. Now, with only two minutes left until six, I felt an uneasy restlessness creep in.The restaurant was eerily empty, devoid of the usual bustle. It was only when the waiter flipped the "Open" sign to "Closed Temporarily" that I realized the entire place had been booked. Rumors about Mr. Sarton's preference for privacy were evidently true.I took a slow sip of my drink, my eyes returning to my wristwatch. The hands aligned perfectly—6:00 p.m. sharp. Yet, there was no sign of him. I thought he was a man who valued punctuality. Just as doubt began to fester, the bell above the door chimed, signaling someone’s entrance. My eyes darted to the door, and there he was—Mr. Sarton.He stood tall, exuding the composed demeanor I had seen countless times in his photographs online. But something was different—he was wearing sunglasses. O
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The setting sun cast its warm glow through the open window, the horizon in shades of gold and crimson. I let out a weary sigh, my gaze lingering on Alex as he focused on driving. Though he kept his eyes on the road, I could tell he was deep in thought, burdened by something he wasn’t ready to share.“Alex,” I called, breaking the silence.He glanced my way briefly before returning his attention to the road. “Yes, Lily?”“There’s something you’re not telling me, isn’t there?” My voice was calm, though my heart felt anything but.“Something like what?” he replied, his tone too casual, an obvious attempt to deflect.“Never mind.” I shook my head, frustration simmering beneath the surface. “I’ve just been feeling off all day—like everything’s spiraling out of control. First, I find out Eric was with Vivian while I was waiting for him alone, and then this woman, who’s supposedly my aunt and responsible for my parents’ deaths, injures Jess. All because of this stupid necklace around my neck
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I was furious. How could he do that to Lily? I knew he was supposed to tell her the truth, but why did he lie to hurt her? Why did he say such hurtful things to her?I angrily marched towards his room to confront him after I watched Lily’s brother literally drag a weak and messed-up Lily out. On getting to Eric’s door, I could hear his groans. Knocking on the door, he didn't seem to be responding, so I tried opening the door and realized it was locked.I didn’t hesitate, kicking the door open as I was met with Eric, his back turned to me as he stood close to the window.“Why on earth would you say that to her? You obviously care about her, but you said all those hurtful things to her. Answer me right now, Eric!” I demanded, feeling my own anger boiling.And then he turned to face me, his crystal green eyes giving off a light as they met mine. “What on earth are you talking about?” he asked, his voice deep, cold, with a mixture of something unfamiliar.“Eric? Are you okay?” I asked whe
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I cried until there were no tears left for me to cry. I was drained, both physically and emotionally. I couldn't feel anything—it was as if my heart had stopped beating. Finally, I pushed myself off the bed and let my wandering eyes take in the room I was in. I was too stunned by everything to realize when we arrived at Michael's house. All I knew was that I shut the door, wanting to be left alone.How long would all this continue? My parents were killed because of that stupid key. I lost Michael and endured the most painful years of my life with my stepmother and her children—all because of that same key.Just when I thought I could finally breathe, when I thought I had found people who cared about me, it turned out they were using me all along.I pushed myself to my feet and headed straight for the door. I needed some air, and staying here wasn’t helping. Without thinking much about it, I stepped out and took in the unfamiliarity of the house I was in.“Don’t you think you should ch
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Michael's POVHer words cut deep as my grip around her tightened. She loves him. My little Lily… she fell in love. The thought left a bitter taste in my mouth. As I held her, I felt her body grow heavy against me.“Lily. Lily, wake up.” My voice trembled, but there was no response. Panic surged through me as I gently tried to push her up, but her knees buckled, and she nearly collapsed. I caught her just in time, pulling her close to stop her from falling.I couldn’t believe it—she had passed out. My hand instinctively pressed against her forehead, and the heat radiating from her skin confirmed it. She was burning up.Without wasting another second, I carried her back to her room. My heart raced as I tried to bring her fever down, but my mind kept replaying the sorrow etched on her face. It was a new kind of pain—one I couldn’t shake, no matter how hard I tried.“I’m sorry, Michael,” Jenny’s voice broke the tense silence. She had been quiet for a while, but now her words felt like dag
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As we made our way back to Aquoris, the last standing water demon city, I couldn't shake the unease creeping into my chest. This was where most of the leaders had chosen to remain, guarding the shattered remnants of their fallen cities. Yet, something felt off.The dragon heart in my hands continued to glow, its soft pulsation steady and unwavering. Why? That question lingered in my mind, gnawing at the edges of my thoughts.But as we drew closer to the palace, the unease deepened. Something was wrong.The moment we rode through the palace gates, I saw them—King Calyx, along with Jess’s and Alex's father, standing outside. Their expressions were unreadable, a mix of emotions swirling beneath their stoic facades.As our horses came to a stop, we dismounted and approached them cautiously.“I see you all succeeded,” King Calyx spoke first, his gaze settling on me for a long moment. “I knew you would, and I'm glad you did. But we have a guest. A guest we couldn’t let in because of the bar
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Before I could realize what was happening or remind myself that this wasn't real, I missed a step and slipped down the stairs. My body collided with the wooden steps, and pain shot through me like a bolt of lightning.When I finally hit the floor at the bottom of the staircase, leading into the sitting room, I couldn't move. The pain was paralyzing, making me question whether this was real or just another nightmare. I forced my eyes open, and that was when I saw it—a glimpse of a shadow standing in the darkest corner of the room, where the dim glow of light barely cast its reach.Panic surged through me as I pushed myself off the floor, backing away from the figure. My body screamed in agony, but I ignored it. A wave of cold air wrapped around me, sending chills down my spine, every hair on my body standing on end. From the size of the figure, I could tell it wasn't an adult—but a child. A girl."Who are you?" My voice came out small, unsteady, weak—barely a whisper."Me?" she echoed,
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“What do you mean? Are you saying the Water Demon Princess is alive?” I asked, waiting impatiently for his reply.“Great, so now who am I even talking to? Because I don’t understand a thing,” Tythorax complained, but I was more focused on whether Eric’s biological mother was truly alive.“Yes, she is still alive. I thought you, of all people, would know that,” Tythorax finally answered.“I never expected her to be.” I shook my head, disbelief tightening my chest. “You and I both know how devastated she was after being forced to leave her baby at the doorstep of some random humans. I don’t even know if I should say Eric and I were lucky to end up with Mr. and Mrs. Sarton.”Memories of that fateful night came rushing back, burning through me like wildfire. I could still see the agony on the princess’s face as she made her way to Drakemere, pleading for her baby’s life. Even when she was warned of the consequences, she still agreed to them.No mother willingly gives birth only to abandon
FATED TO BE WITH YOU CHAPTER 82: THE TRIAL OF THE HOLLOW TIDE Lily’s POV
We swam as fast as we could, the icy water pressing against us like an unrelenting force. Time felt endless, every stroke stretching into eternity, but finally, after what seemed like forever, we arrived.The first thing I noticed was the storm—a raging, untamed force swirling right in front of us. The water churned violently, reacting to our presence with a low, menacing rumble. I wasn’t surprised that the sea itself seemed to resist us, but what unsettled me was why the sea god had chosen to place a storm here, turning it into the first trial to reach the heart.The sheer power of it sent a shiver down my spine, a stark reminder of the impossible task ahead."This is it," Jess murmured beside me. "The Forbidden Abyss."I exhaled, staring at the churning waters. "It looks far more terrifying now that I’m actually here. When Tythorax spoke of it, it seemed like a legend—now it feels like a death sentence." My voice wavered slightly, but I steadied myself. "I guess this is my first tri
