Chapter 87 {Lilith pov}

I woke up the next morning, I found myself in Benjamin's room. I helped him brush his teeth, I helped him get dressed when he was done showering. I returned to my room.

I was done with myself so I decided to lay down for a while. I heard a knock on the door. I went to open it, I found Diamond standing in front of the door.

"Lilith are you alright?" She asked. "Yes... Why'd you ask?" I asked. "I just wanted to know how you're feeling.... By the way Damian would like to see you" She said. Gosh, I knew there was something behind this sudden visit.

"I don't want to talk to him" I said. "Why?" She asked. "Because he almost killed me the other day" I said. "It was an accident" Diamond said. "Accident? An accident that caused me my ankle?" I asked.

"How's your ankle by the way?" She asked. "It's getting better" I said. "Look Damian had a lot on his plate the other day" Diamond said. "That almost cost me my life?" I asked. "He... Look he had one of those things" She said.

"Which things?" I asked. "You know the thing that happens every second Thursday of the month" She replied. "Oh.. He should have told me at least not push me down" I said. "So are you going to see him?" She asked. "Nope... I'm not going" I said.

Diamond sigh. "I tried my best" She said. She left eventually, I entered my room. I almost had a heart attack when I saw Damian sitting by the window with a bouquet of flowers in his hands. "What are you doing here?" I asked. "I came to see how you're feeling and then give this to you" He gave the flower to me.

"I don't want it" I said. He stood up and came closer to me but I just sat on my bed. "I was informed that you hurt your ankle... Is it feeling better now?" He asked. I can't believe it... He didn't even apologize for hurting me. "It's fine" I replied coldly.

Damian sat beside me. "I was worried when I heard that I hurt you. I really didn't mean to" He said. Why can't he say the words I'm looking for? "Take the flowers.... They're for you" He said. I still didn't take it. Damian stood up, he walked to a flower vase and placed the flowers inside.

He came to me but I just stood up and walked away. He grabbed my hand and he dragged me close to him. Our faces were inches away from each other. The door flung open and the mood was ruined by Benjamin.

"Don't you dare hurt her" Benjamin said. He looked furious, Damian and I looked at Benjamin. I was shocked 'cause this is the second time I've heard him speak. "Benjamin... There's nothing wrong... We were just having a conversation" I said.

"Don't be deceived by his kindness.... I may have not stopped him from hurting you then but I sure as hell wouldn't let him now" Benjamin said. I was so happy that he's standing up for me so I decided to play along.

"Oh... What am I saying? He's hurting me. Look he's holding my wrist... I... I'm afraid he might hurt me again" I said. "Fear not my fair maiden for I shall protect thee from this wild beast" Benjamin said. It felt like we were having a play date.

He brought out his wooden sword and he poked Damian in the stomach. I couldn't help but laugh. "Have you lost your mind.... Go play we are having an adult discussion" Damian said. "No.. You're the one who needs to get lost cause this technically isn't your room" Benjamin said.

"Do you know who you're talking to?" Damian asked. "I know who you are but I'm not scared of you. You might have a rank in the underworld but I also have a rank in the underworld too so I see no reason to be scared of you" Benjamin said.

I looked at the both of them and they looked like they were about to fight. Damian drew his sword while Benjamin was ready to fight. I needed to do something. I quickly jumped in the middle.

"It's okay boys. You need to chill" I said. I turned to Damian. "And you... Shame on you. You're willing to fight a little boy?" I asked. "A little boy who doesn't have manners" Damian said.

"You're the one without manners. You hurt a lady and could barely apologize properly... You should be ashamed of yourself. A Vampire King with a lot of ego" Benjamin said.

I agree with Benjamin on this one. Damian looks at me and he was ready to explode but he left the room eventually. I patted Benjamin on the head. "You're a good boy" I said. "I know... And if that Vampire tries to hurt you again just let me know okay?" Benjamin asked.

"Yes Sir" I said. "Come, I have somewhere to show you" Benjamin said. I wonder what he's up to. He took me to a beautiful lake. "This is my special spot but you're free to use it any time you'd like to disconnect from the world" Benjamin said.

"Why would you want to disconnect from the world?" I asked. Benjamin sighed. "My life isn't perfect.... Ever since I was born Daddy has treated me different. I heard from the maids that I was a misfortune. I'm the reason why Mommy died" Benjamin said.

"Hey... Don't say that, you're not the reason" I said. He gave a heartbroken smile. "Everyone one hates me.. Even Daddy" He said. "No.. Your Daddy loves you" I said.

"Loves me? If he loved me why did he call me Algea.... The god of pain, suffering, lamentation and mourning" Benjamin said. "god? I thought you are a Vampire?" I asked.

"I'm half Vampire, half god. The day I was born a goddess appeared to me. She was the one who gave me Algea, she made me a god. Then Daddy accepted the name .... It is said that one day I shall take my rightful place in the underworld" Benjamin said.

I couldn't help but feel sad for Benjamin. "Is that why you've never spoken a word?" I asked. "How could I? When everyone around gossiped about me... But ever since you showed up I've felt different. You make me feel safe Lilith" Benjamin said.

I hugged him tight and kissed his head. "I won't go anywhere. I promise" I said.

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