Lahat ng Kabanata ng FOREVER BOUND IN DARKNESS : Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

Emilio’s POVIt's been three days already after Mackenzie's funeral.Turning into a vampire and meeting Lucas has caused me a lot of damages.Fuck it?He's the name of my existence and staying away for a while would do me more good.I got dressed and instead of using a car, I entered the bush at the back of my apartment. I needed to see Lucas.The forest was quiet as I walked toward the mansion, but my mind was anything but. Every step felt heavy, like the weight of my decision was dragging me down. I couldn’t stay here anymore. Not after everything that had happened. When I reached the side door, I pushed it open without hesitation. Lucas always left it unlocked, like he trusted the whole world not to betray him. That blind trust was part of the problem. The hallway inside was dim, the light from the sconces flickering on the polished floors. I knew exactly where to find him. Lucas was always in his study at this hour, probably with a glass of bourbon in one hand and a pile

Emilio's POV The sun was shining brightly in the sky. Its rays peeked through the curtains, casting a warm glow over our small living room. I was sitting on the couch, fiddling with an old deck of cards. Lucas had brought them over last week. We'd been using them to pass the time, playing game after game without much enthusiasm."I'm bored," Lucas said, tossing his phone onto the coffee table."Me too," I replied, shuffling the cards.Lucas got up and walked over to the window. He pulled back the curtain, letting more sunlight in."Hey, look at that," he said, pointing outside.I got up to see what he was looking at. It was a bird perched on the branch of a nearby tree."It's beautiful," I said."Yeah, it is," Lucas agreed.We stood there for a moment, watching the bird. Then Lucas turned to me."Hey, can I ask you something?" he said."Sure, what is it?" I replied.Lucas hesitated for a moment before speaking."I was wondering if you're okay," he said. "You seem a little... distant

Emilio's POV I was at home, pacing back and forth, trying to shake off the unease that had settled in my chest. Something was wrong. I could feel it deep in my bones, like a storm brewing on the horizon.I glanced at the clock. Lucas should have been back by now. He had walked out earlier due to our arguments. I understood that. We all needed space sometimes, especially with everything we’d been through.But it had been hours, and my worry was growing with each passing minute.I decided to call him. Pulling out my phone, I dialed his number and waited. The line rang and rang, but there was no answer."Damn it, Lucas," I muttered, hanging up. Something wasn’t right. He always answered, even if it was just to tell me he needed more time.I grabbed my jacket and headed for the door. I couldn’t sit around and do nothing. If he wasn’t answering his phone, I’d find him myself.The night was cold, the wind biting at my skin as I stepped outside. The streets were quiet, the kind of quiet th

Emilio's POV I woke up to the soft glow of my laptop screen. The room was quiet, and for a moment, I just sat there, trying to shake off the sleep. My thoughts were a jumble, as usual. Work, life, everything seemed to blur together these days. I reached over, grabbed my laptop, and opened it. Scrolling through emails had become a morning ritual. Most of the time, it was the same old stuff—newsletters, promotions, and the occasional client message. But today was different. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the subject line: "Collaboration Opportunity with 'Apex Creative Partners'."My hands trembled as I clicked on the email. Apex Creative Partners was the dream. I had applied to work with them two years ago, long before Lucas came into my life. They were the pinnacle of creativity, and now they were reaching out to me."Dear Emilio Dalexs,We've been following your work, and we're impressed with your unique style and creativity. We'd like to discuss a potential collaboration opport

Writer's POV Lucas walked over with a smile. "Good morning, Emilio. How do you feel today?"Emilio stretched a bit and smiled back. "I feel okay, just a little tired."Lucas nodded. "That’s good to hear. We have a lot to think about today."Emilio knew Lucas was right. The accident was still fresh in his mind. He couldn’t stop thinking about the black SUV and how strange it was that the driver was gone. It didn’t feel like an accident.After breakfast, Emilio sat on the couch, holding his phone. He wanted to call the police again to see if they had found anything about the driver. Lucas sat next to him, holding his hand."Are you ready to call them?" Lucas asked softly.Emilio nodded. "Yes, I need to know what happened."He dialed the number and waited. After a few rings, a kind voice answered. "Hello, this is Officer Smith. How can I help you?"Emilio took a deep breath. "Hi, this is Emilio Dalexs. I