Chapter 28

I listen to the sound of the phone ringing as I dial Lilia. It only takes a few rings before she answers.

""Well?!" Lilia screeches./

A 'hello' would have been nice, but I'll take what I can get..

"It's done. I put the powder all over her. You can rest easy now." I say with a sigh.

"Wonderful!! Thank you so much, my dearest brother. I knew I could count on you!" And she hangs up.

As I'm putting my phone away, it starts to buzz in my hand.

"Lilia?" I answer, assuming she'd forgotten to say something

"No, this is Eamon." My brother sounds tired. "Why were you expecting Lilia?"

"Just got off the phone with her," I explain. "She asked me to take care of something for her, and I was giving her an update."

And?"

"It's done." I say simply.

"What did you do, Richard?" Eamon sounds tired. More tired than usual.

some anti-fertility powder." I sigh, knowing that it's not worth it to try

through the phone. "Richard, you shouldn't be getting involved in that mess. It's

but I can handle myself." I continue, "And I wouldn't have

don't know what you're going to talk about,"

family is supposed to support

He sighs heavily, interrupting himself. "I

do you mean?" I'm curious

His voice is heavy, each

brain can't comprehend what he's saying.

you-

have reason to believe that Cara

What the hell?!

Chapter 18

Alaric

don't know what's gotten into me

Cara's body is off limits due to doctor's orders, and yet I still go to the apartment to find her. It's like I can't keenyself away.

me with a rueful chuckle the first time

of my head, alright?" I

back. "Or have you forgotten that my existence is tied to yours? Do you think I enjoy simply watching while

harshly, looking

talks to me now, and

off my emotions and keep a level head as best as

each day, and each day I'm more impressed

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