And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Chapter 191: Secrets within the Dark

Silas.

Storming from her room, I made my way down the hall, reeling over the events that had just transpired. Cassie wasn't like any other woman I had ever encountered in my life, and I was completely enamored by her in every way. Not only had she completely taken over my mind, she had also captured my heart. Something I had sworn I would never let another woman do after Anna had died.

"Where are you going in such a hurry," a voice softly replied, stopping me in my tracks.

"Freya, do you always lurk in the shadows?"

Turning, I spotted the bright, cheerful smile of my long-time friend. Most people didn't know that Freya and I had such a close friendship, but at the same time, I wasn't one to tell people my business, and neither was Freya. "You know I like to stay on top of the latest gossip."

"Yes, I do," I replied trying to force a smile upon my face but too flustered by what I was going to do about my attraction to Cassie to make it look normal. "Well, I need to head to bed before the first trials tomorrow. Don't get into too much trouble."

"Says the man who just left a very important woman's room," she replied as I turned to walk away. I had been caught by Freya, and I knew there was no point in denying that I had just come from Cassie's room. Freya knew everything that happened within this damn palace, and as annoying as it could be... it was also very helpful.

Turning to face her again, I sighed as I reached up rubbing the back of my neck. "It isn't what you think, Freya. Please don't make a fuss about this."

"A fuss?" She scoffed with soft laughter as she raised a brow crossing her arms over her chest. "Come on now, Silas. You of all people should know that I don't make a fuss. I simply point out the obvious, and you, my friend, are completely in love with a woman that is supposed to be off-limits to you."

"I know this, Freya. I have tried everything I can to be distant from her and stay away..."

I groaned in frustration. "I just fucking can't."

"You must though, Silas. You know as well as I do that Odin will never allow you to be with her. Just as he wouldn't allow you interest in Anna. You’re a guardian, and that is the only reason you have been allowed to stay here as long as you have.”

Hearing her say what I already knew only made me angrier than I had already been. I knew my friend wasn't saying all of this to sway me from what I was doing, but more so like a warning to help protect me considering the consequences that would follow if I wasn't careful.

Taking a deep breath, I cast my eyes towards the ceiling, trying to think of what I could do to ease the situation, but at the end of my thought, the only thing left there was the love I had for Cassie. I wanted to be there for her, to love her in every way she deserved to be loved, and yet I was acting foolish thinking that I could be that person for her.

asked, setting my eyes upon the graceful

as she stood there seemingly lost in her own thoughts going over everything I had just said. It wasn't like her to be this quiet, and yet as she opened her mouth, I was surprised by

couldn't believe this was the advice the great Freya was giving when usually she would have told me to stay clear

was also not someone who wanted to cross Odin. She was the smartest of any of the gods I had ever met, and I took her advice very

Cassie will take more after

I repeated furrowing my

"Come on now, Silas. You

the same time, it wasn't something I had wanted to admit in the past. I knew that Lucas was her original mate, and when her mortal

to select that life, and there is no way that she

still a possibility," she muttered, shrugging

That's why

darted to mine with judgment at my

part of my life died with me the

I’m curious to see what is going to happen

"What do you mean?"

Lucas, and now Prince Finnick... you know what they

bit of information about Finnick, and it was something that worried me completely. Tomorrow, the first game was about strength, and though

was where he needed to be

for a

the round tomorrow, Freya. Prince or not, I have seen the men working in those fields the past few weeks. He doesn't have half the stamina

'He is Fae... crafty and intelligent are his two leading factors. Something that

have been, I also knew that Thor's children were another obstacle. "Thor's boy... what of

moment, she seemed to glance around as if wondering if there was anyone who could be watching before she spoke. "They are going to play dirty that's for sure. However, they don’t stand a chance when it comes to outwitting the Fae or

judgment is all over the place, Freya. I worry that she doesn't have what it takes to get through the next few weeks. She seems

nodded in agreement as she stepped closer to me. "Yes, I know but you have to remember... mentally she is only eighteen years old. She is still a child in some ways, and