CHAPTER 25- TALK WITH TRUTH

At her parents words Evanthe had turned to face them and burst into tears. She told them she didn't care what would happen to her if she married Culis but she would at least be with the one she loved. She let them know know that she love them too.

Everyone seemed to have their composure but Evanthe's mother couldn't take it anymore and rushed towards her daughter, enveloping her in a hug. She cried like she'd never done before and before long the rest of the family joined. They tried one more time to convince her to stay but she still refused.

So they made her leave with her butler, Lucris and took her to a mansion they'd built deep in the forest. She felt a bit happy after what they did but her father's last words to her were what hit her the most." Go Evanthe, but know that you can never come back." He said.

...." Culis " the man turnesbhis head to look in the direction he'd heard his name. Lucris walked in , Kian right behind andbLexi trailing at the back. The moment He made eye contact with Kian he felt a tightening in his chest. This young man looked just like him without a doubt.

He looked away as they got into the room . When they finally settled, Lucris began,"Culis, I believe you have something to say" he turned to Kian ." Son, I -" then he paused. He had somehow expected Kian to cut him off or not listen to what he had to say but nothing happened. Kian just stood there gazing into the eyes of the father who he'd never met .

" Lucris, can you and Lexi give us a moment... please." Kian requested and the two agreed without hesitation, leaving them alone. " Kian listen-"" What kind of father would make his son go through pain the whole of his life by disappearing and reappearing out of nowhere only to kidnap his wife?" Kian started angrily." That was the only way to get your attention" " Get my attention? So you think if you walked here and simply introduced yourself would not have been an option?"" I couldn't get through the dome" " What?"

" I can't get through the dome. I'm a human with time traveling abilities. Lucris set up the dome after I left. After some time h thought I found a solution to the problem but when I got here I couldn't pass. I just gave up there and decided to watch you from afar. I couldn't find the courage to approach you" Culis ended.

" And my mother? What happened to her actually. Lucris told me she fell ill and passed." " Kian I - I'm so sorry. If I could go back, i never would have left. I would have stayed in chains to keep you safe " " What do you mean?" Kian asked wanting to know what he meant." Your- my darkness. The moment your mother got pregnant with you, the prophecy was put into effect and my darkness began to surface. It wanted to take full control an use you. Turn you into a puppet for destruction. I knew what was bound to happen so I tried to do d a solution by leaving in search of one but your mother wouldn't understand.

I promised her that I would return within a month and if I couldn't find one till then, I would be chained and isolated until I got control of it again. I left, but I lost track of time . I became a coward. Years passed and I could just imagine the rage she'd be in once I came back and you'd be all grown up. I couldn't pass through the dome so I resorted to this.

" Killing innocent people?" Kian interjected." I don't plan for it to go that way" " Kidnapping Lexi?"" It was for a reason Kian. I had no idea the actual situation here. I came with evey intention of apologising and starting over only for Lucris to tell me that your mother killed herself because of me"

Kian's eyes widened." She What?" " I'm sorry Kian. She died of a broken heart. She lost hope and passed through the dome after transferring all her powers to you." Kian was beyond shocked at what he'd just heard. He retreated and slumped into a chair facing the bed." Kian, I know you might never forgive me for this but please understand that-" Culis suddenly stopped midsentence . He started convulsinf and his eyes kept changing from blue to red like what had happened to Kian.

Kian immediately snapped out of his still shocked state and a grave expression covered his face."Hey, what's happening to you?" Kian asked getting closer. The man was unresponsive. " Father!" Kian called the unfamiliar name and tried to touch Culis who had grabbed his own head and was shaking uncontrollably.

Kian had barely touched him when Culus jerked back his head to look at Kian, revealing his blue and red eyes that sat in a pitch darkness which were originally suppose to be white. Kian instinctively took a step back at what he was seeing. Then Culis spoke." Kian, get Lucris, he needs to confine- No Kian, cone closer to me. I need your help, please" he said. Kian was confused. He could feel there was some sort of conflict going on inside of his body but he couldn't tell which was the right one to listen to.

He started walking towards Culis since he said he needed help." Yes, come closer and help me" Culis said and Kian continued closer as if hypnotised. " Kian, No!" He heard behind him and there was a sudden blast of light sent dlying at Culis. He was suddenky restrained and Lucris grabbed Kian, teleporting him to a different room. Kian's mind cleared and he looked at Lucris confused. " Your father, his darkness is surging. Wait here" he told Kian and disappeared. Lexi appeared next and grabbed his arm." Kian, please we need to go" she said but he still looked confused." I-I..." " It's alright, Lucris will give a better explanation later." Lexi said and with that she was able to lead him into their bedroom.

Once inside, Lexi made him sit on the edge of the bed and she sat next to him.