Chapter 93

"Everything will be alright 'listair."Ethan said to Alistair who was lost in thought at her window. Her door was ajar, he saw her, still by her window and decided to check on her. He stood behind her and embraced her fearlessly. Alistair's body shook in shock. That was too sudden but she found herself giving in to his comfort. She straightened her back and leaned on his chest. To her, she was just in one of her fairy tale dreams.

" Are you okay, Milady?"Ethan asked cautiously.

"Ethan."Alistair ignored his question. "Can you see what I'm seeing?" Ethan followed her gaze to the sky, he was completely puzzled. What the hell is she talking about?! She is really a weirdo.

"You can't see it huh? But it's there. It's there in the sky. It's dark but not dark..." She was blabbering. For a moment, Ethan thought she was drunk but she is not.

"Look well Ethan. It's there. It's not really dark. There at a corner, there's..."

"Light"They echoed. Alistair giggled. She was happy he got it. Whereas Ethan only guessed. His nose was buried in her hair and all that filled his brain was her scent. She has this effect on him that he can't explain.

"On the face of the Earth, lies our folly. It's just a mark, in the heart of the earth. That dark mark. The sky reflects the Earth and the Earth does its own. You see that little light, it came rather late. To take darkness away. To take the heart...Darkness is too big for it. Do you think it'll survive?"

Ethan racked us brain, trying to figure out what she was saying. "Do you think it will stay, despite the length of darkness, will it stay? "

She paused and turned her gaze downward. "When it gets the heart, will it? Huh?"

Ethan planted a soft kiss on her hair and whispered. "It will."

That was all Alistair needed to wake from her fairy tale dream. She froze at the realization of what she had allowed.

"Ethan?" She bit her lip. "Is that you?"

"Oh now she's going to slap me." Ethan muttered. Alistair heard him. She felt like she's portrayed herself as harsh to him.

"That's if you provoke me more." She eased away from his hold. Ethan dragged her back and cupped her face on his palm. Alistair flushed red.

"What troubles you Alistair? " He asked. Alistair dared to look up to him, their eyes met. He was staring at her, his look so intense that she felt her soul shake. She literally lost her wit to speak.

"Tell me." He noticed Alistair's hands coming for his face so he went ahead to do his wish. He kissed her hard. Then, the world went still.

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** Katrienair's POV**

When I woke up, Julian was not on the room. I assumed he got another room for himself. I had a warm bath and got dressed in a soft cotton cloth I found in the wardrobe. My coat was just too filthy to be worn. I was at the dress table when Julian walked in.

"Morning katrienair."He said as he dropped one of the cups of coffee in his hands in front of me. I just stared at the mirror, avoiding his face. Gush, I can help but get irritated.

"Food would be ready soon." He settled on the couch and put off his boots.

"Where are we?"

"In a brothel. Far enough from the castle. I'll take you to the sacred house today. Don't worry, we are safe."

Tsk...he thinks I give a damn about safety.

The room fell silent. I awaited his confession but he didn't say a word. When I got fed up I spoke out myself.

"Joel." I began. "When are you planning to tell me?"I packed my hair in a dough and examined the mysterious mark on my neck.

He cupped his face in his palm. "You remembered?"

"No, I was told. You really do not want to tell me huh?" I paused. "I'd never believe if I was told you'd be this cruel. How dare take advantage of me Julian?! What do you even take me for? A slut? A thing? A cheap mistress? Tell me!" I yelled at him.

"Hei, I was..."Julian walked over and placed his hands on my shoulder.

I flinched. "Don't touch me!"I screamed. "You are all the same. I should have known!" I stood up and walked to the door, though it was locked I was ready to yank it off but he held on to my feet. He was on his knees.

"Katrienair, listen to me please."

"You have nothing to say. You would not have told me anyway." She paused. "I'd leave you and trust me. I won't come back." I pushed the door, it wasn't even locked. I tried to move but was caught by his large arms. He dragged me in and locked the door with a key. I tried to struggle but he was stronger.

"You are overreacting Katrienair!" He gasped, confused on what to do.

"Oh really." I backed him, a lingering tear dropped from my eyes. "You took my value from me without my consent. It was the only opportunity you had. You as well never loved me "

"I did nothing like that katrienair. I didn't touch you, I swear!"

That only got me more infuriated, a slap landed on his cheek in an instant. My anger can't be controlled now.

"How dare you?!"I cried. "How dare you lie to me when it's so obvious? Do you know how much it hurts? I loved you pervert!"

Julian was not surprised. He has seen Katrienair harshly express her anger countless time, though not to him. He only felt guilty for hurting her this much.

Well, I was scared. I can't imagine one of my powers get ignited by anger. My comforter warned in the last training. He taught me how to control them, I doubt if I'll be able to when it comes. 

"You know what? I'm done with these conversation. Leave or I'll leave. I want to be left alone." I strolled to the other side of the room and faced the window. At a corner of my eyes, I noticed he was coming near.

"Don't come near. Please."I snorted. My own powers already weighing me down. He ignored me and I had to stop him. "I'm damn serious. Stay where you are. Explain if you have any."

Julian cleared his throat, like a tamed animal, he explained himself. "You were drunk. I wasn't. I'm sorry I could not control myself. But I did. I didn't touch you Katrienair. You have to believe me. I marked you. But I stopped just there. I swear with my life Katrienair."

"Why should I believe you? You were hiding from me!" I could feel heat radiate from my body, my powers are in control now. I can't stop them, it requires a lot of focus but I can't focus on anything right now. I tried to get away from Julian but he was moving closer. I know he'll burn if he gets too closer.

"Stop Joel!"I shrieked, as my back hit the wall. "Don't come near."He didn't listen. He embraced me instead. I knew immediately that he'll get really hurt.

"I'm so sorry Katrienair. I never meant to hurt you." He pleaded.

Then, the smell of burning sulphur filled the room. Oh my... he's burning.

"Get off me, you idiot. You'll get hurt!"I tried the methods Daniel taught me but nothing worked out. "Joel, please I can't control it. You'll burn."I cried in frustration.

"You are mine Katrienair. I will keep you till our wedding night. I love you. Please forgive me."

"Joel, leave me please!"I was struggling now.

"Is my apology accepted?"

"On one condition!"

"What is it?"Julian groaned, in pained. I felt my heart get stabbed. I was hurting him.

"Leave me now!" I shrieked and he did. I ran into the bathroom and locked myself up.