All Chapters of Consumed By Darkness: Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

AidenAidenYeah. My son hates me, and he's trying way too damn hard to come between me and my woman.It started subtle with him always holding both her hands and, at times, wrapping his arms around her neck and pressing his face into hers like he was trying to hoard every scrap of her attention for himself. And the worst part was that it was actually working. Leah barely looked at me whenever he was awake, sparing me only briefly glances enough to remind me she knew I still existed before she went back to being only his. He even went as far as tiring her out enough that she fell asleep almost immediately after he did. So that even in his sleep, he was still winning.Every time I tried to start a conversation with her, he cut in with something stupid."Mummy, look.""Mummy, listen."Like a broken record with perfect timing.And when she didn't look at him immediately, he'd grab her face, turning it forcefully toward his, making a face that made Leah soften as she asked him what was w

AidenI flipped on the lights to see Roman standing there, barefoot and staring up at me."How long have you been standing here?""I followed you from the sitting room," he replied casually.Followed me? How the hell did I not notice?"Why aren't you sleeping?"No answer."Do you need something?"His eyes dropped to the bottle in my hand."Oh." I tilted it slightly. "You're thirsty."I extended it toward him.He looked at the rim, then at me, his nose wrinkled."Mister, can't I get another bottle?""Right."I grabbed a new one from the fridge and crouched in front of him, bringing us eyes level.When he reached for it, I pulled it back.His brows furrowed."Why do you keep calling me, Mister?"He sighed and rolled his eyes like I was the exhausting one. "What else should I call you?"Daddy.The word rose instantly. I wanted to hear it from his mouth. I really did. But I'd been absent for too long, and it would be shameless to demand something I hadn't earned."Call me Aiden," I said i

AidenI cleared my throat, willing my body to cooperate. After a few deep breaths that did absolutely nothing, I pulled out a stool and sat across from them."How was your night? I asked.He ignored me, turning his head away.Leah gave him a look. "It's rude not to answer when asked a question.""It was fine," he grumbled, stabbing his food.Leah ruffled his hair as a reward, and he smiled up at her.Then she turned to me and mouthed, "Later."My entire body straightened immediately at that single word.Unfortunately for me, Roman did not sleep after breakfast, neither did he in the afternoon nor show any sign of fatigue after dinner.I sat on the couch, legs bouncing impatiently as I watched him lie comfortably with his head on Leah's lap, her fingers absentmindedly playing with his hair while he watched something on her phone."Aren't you going to bed, Roman?" I asked, trying my best to hide my annoyance."Nope," he replied without taking his eyes off the phone, his legs now kicking

LeahIt was a hot afternoon. I sat on one of the porch chairs as I watched Roman and Aiden playing football in the yard.Roman kicked the ball with dramatic aggression while I cheered for him. "Go, baby!"Aiden shot me an offended glare. "Why do keep cheering for only him?" he whined.Fuck. He looks cute when he does that.Roman puffed up proudly. "Because I'm better than you.""Oh. I'll show you," Aiden scoffed."Aiden," I warned, but it was too late.He had already kicked the ball and finally scored his first goal in two hours. "Goal!" He shouted, throwing his hands into the air in victory as he circled their makeshift goal post.Roman stood still, watching him not the least bit excited about his opponent winning. Aiden turned to see him not smiling then to me who shook her head slowly in disappointment. His celebration died instantly."I'm sorry," he muttered, lowering his head like a kid who was ganged up on.They started again after he spent hours convincing Roman to keep play

LeahWhen I opened my eyes again, I was in the backseat of a moving car.My head throbbed as I tried to sit up, only to realise my hands were tied behind my back."Oh good," Freya said from the passenger seat as she turned to look at me. "Sleeping beauty is awake.""Where is my son?" I demanded immediately."Safe. For now.""The fuck do you mean for now!" I screamed, and that was when my gaze moved past her to the driver."Storm?" My voice came out confused, my mind struggling to make sense of it.He was Aiden's right-hand man. So why the hell was he together with Freya?I stared at the back of his head, waiting for him to say something. Anything, even though I knew there was only one explanation to it. But he didn't look back nor acknowledge me. He just kept driving down the empty road.Freya chuckled beside him, her hand sliding over to rest on his arm."Oh, don't look so shocked," she said. "Storm had always been on my side, isn't that right?"Storm didn't reply, and it only made