All Chapters of Gehenna's Inferno - Secrets of Ali: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Xei is still sitting in the chair looking slightly uncomfortable about the emotional exchange between Gin and I. “I’m sorry you had to see that. It was inappropriate.” I say hoping he will understand I meant no disrespect. “Don’t worry so much, this is nothing compared to what I have seen you and him do naked.” He says with a laugh but his eyes hold a hint of what almost looks like longing. He stands and starts to walk toward the door. A mixture of emotions rush through me of guilt, regret, longing, confusion and much more as I watch him walk away. “Wait!” I say almost shout and he flinches in surprise and turns around in question. “Sorry.” I mumble trying to figure out what I want to say. “Ali, you and Gin have a history and I applaud you both for finally getting through the past.” “I’m sorry I raised my voice, you big oaf.” He chuckles and then a serious look crosses his face, “That man deserves to die, and I have ev

Soon after the meeting finally ends with us agreeing to reconvene tomorrow morning so we can discuss Vex and how he is involved in all of this. Dinner is going to be served in a few hours so I decide I might as well get started on my assignment. I begin to walk the grounds checking the security detail and quickly find many security gaps that we need to address quickly. I am surprised by how many there actually are, especially since Gin’s father was in charge of security. Only one guard at each entrance, the cameras that I’ve checked have all been disabled, and I can only imagine the last time the property was swept for bugs. No wonder he was poisoned. The security needs to be updated as soon as possible. I’m making a mental note to address it in the meeting tomorrow as I see Ali walking along the edge of the pond a few feet in front of me. I look around to see if she has a guard with her and when I realize she doesn’t my angst starts to b

It has been two days, and all has been quiet for the most part. Xei and I have been training the recruits and I am pleased that we have such strong soldiers. I was surprised that Frankie was tucked away as a doorman since he is an exceptional fighter, and his power of foresight gives him an advantage in battle unlike any I have seen. I can’t believe my father never recruited him for the warriors. However, if what Xei had mentioned was true I guess it would be best to keep the good fighters out of the way. Ali has been hidden away in her father’s office for most of the time. We only really see her at dinner when she gives us a breakdown of what we need to know, and we do the same for her. My nerves are beginning to fray not knowing exactly where all of us stand. I know she has decided to keep us both but that is about all we know. The ties are not secure which means her powers are not as strong as they could be. That worries me with the upcoming battles. Not to mention my

As I watch the clean up crew pick up the carnage left from this night I stand at the bar, exhausted and ready for the night to end when I see Gin helping his father patch up the gunshot wound that saved son's life. I have agreed to marry him however I can't seem to get past a personal concern that has haunted me for years.I can’t help but remember the pain I had felt when he had left me without a word all those years ago. It has been a betrayal that has cut deep, a wound that has festered in my soul.I searched for him in the darkest corners of our world, driven by a desperate need to understand why he had abandoned me. Those relentless pursuits had led me down treacherous paths, exposed me to dangerous individuals, and ultimately resulted in the life-altering attack that had left me part vampire. The memory of his absence, the unanswered questions, and the emotional scars I have carried with me are like ghosts from the past.However, I am also acutely aware of the transformative

I watch as Ali lay asleep. When a vampire starves themselves their body starts to slow down and the frenzy begins. Luckily her phoenix blood is strong and was able to slow down the process. Rest is what she needs now. I have already contacted my sources and reached out to have deliveries of blood sent down. Gin was pissed and I can’t blame him. She has been putting too much on herself and never taking a break. As I watch her sleep my mind wanders. I have always been a solitary creature, my existence marked by the cold embrace of the shadows and the whispers of ancient secrets. For centuries, I have roamed the night, untethered by the bonds of family or clan. Birsha is the closest and only bond that I have allowed to breach my walls. But now, everything has changed. My encounter with Ali, Gin has shattered the walls I have built around my heart, and I find myself inextricably drawn into their worldThe concept of a mating bond is a foreign one to me, a relic of ancient traditions that