Semua Bab The Forbidden Shadows of Love: Bab 21 - Bab 30

I was grateful when my father asked for a word. I didn’t want to admit it, but watching Damien dance with that woman that had ripped my dress hurt.“Evelyn, you look lovely tonight. I’m glad you’re here with Calous. I understand you may not like him, and I’m sorry for my behavior.” It looked like it took a lot for him to admit that. “I don’t want you to be alone after I’m gone. And, this is an alliance we need, nor are we able to get out of the contract now.”“Dad…” I sighed. “I’m going through with the wedding. I won’t jeopardize our people, but either he gives me the space I need, or I will leave him after we’re married.”Vincent nodded his head, “At least give him a chance, his father is a good man.”I had already given Calous many chances, and so far, he’s failed. Now he was blackmailing me… I almost had an urge to tell my father the truth about Damien, but… no I can’t tell him, it may stop the alliance. After the wedding, I’ll be honest, everything will be in place, and our people

I felt numb, hallow, my pit felt like it was swallowing me whole. I ran all the way back in, towards my room. How could he do this? I thought… I thought he loved me, I guess I was just projecting my own feelings. I was foolish yet again… I knew he would hurt me, but I let his sweet words lull me in. Maybe it wasn’t real? … I’m just fooling myself again.I slammed my door and flung myself on my bed in tears. I didn’t want to cry. He didn’t deserve these tears. Gods, I should have just listened to myself. It hurt so bad, and it just had to be those girls… the ones who humiliated me in the beginning. I was a fat worthless witch, easy to manipulate. Was he just getting on my good side just because I was the Coven leader’s daughter…?There was a soft knock at my door, I turned tears streaked towards it. Calous had walked in and looked over at me with concern. “Get out.” I wanted nothing to do with him right now. Instead of leaving, he walked closer after shutting the door. I was ready to bu

Shaun and my father offered to take care of the body, as Calous walked me back to the Convent. I was silent the whole way back, my thoughts a whirlwind. She was with Damien last night… what was she doing out here? How did a Hunter get to her? Did she wander the forest afterwards? Part of me was happy she was gone, the pain she caused, but as soon as that thought flew in my head, I felt terrible. She’s still part of my people. Why didn’t the spell work? It was the first time I ever performed it.Why would Calous think it was vampires? Maybe it was? Did Damien…, then he set it up? Why would he do that? He just … Maybe something went wrong after we had walked in on them… Damn… I didn’t want to think about it. My mind kept playing the scene in my head from last night.Calous wrapped an arm around my shoulders, pulling me close, “I’m sorry you had to see that.”“Why do you think it was vampires?” I glanced up at him, not bothering to pull away.“It’s suspicious because of the last thing she

I made my way quickly to the council hall. I slipped in, hearing a bunch of conversations.“We’ve only been here a week and lost two of our girls,” an elderly woman spoke.Her companion spoke next, “We would have lost more if the daughter had not given us the cure for Heva.”“Now we must worry about hunters.”Shaun and my father were on the dais along with Calous, trying to calm the crowd.“They’re suggesting bringing in vampires, they have killed us in the past.”“They were once our allies.”I climbed up next to them, “Evelyn you should be resting,” commented Calous once he saw me coming to my side and grabbing my hands.“Why did you not tell me another has die and …?”“I didn’t want to worry you.”“Ladies and gentlemen, please.” Shaun attempted to get control of the noise and people.I released Calous hands and went to the edge of the dais. I sent a loud firework within the air above them, everyone instantly quieted down, eyes all on me.“It’s the Rose Coven daughter,” whispers sprea

I sighed, I have been at the cauldron for the past three hours stirring, and Calous has been watching my every move. He did manage to run off for an hour… Also, Damien has not returned yet. It was getting late into the evening, and I was beginning to feel exhausted. I brought the barrier back, due to everyone asking me to, and when I leave, I will push it back for Damien.“You look exhausted Evelyn, let us go back to the Convent and get something to eat, then you should rest,” beseeched Calous, standing from the chair he was sitting in. He walked over to me, and he began giving me a massage, it felt good. The neck, the shoulders, I leaned back into him. Then he was kissing my neck, I gave a soft moan, gods it felt good. He spun me around in his arms, resting his hand on the small of my back and pulled me closer to him.I felt his hard length pressed against me, and it sent a thrill through me. He was kissing me, his mouth claiming mine, his tongue pressing to be let in. I allowed entr