Chapter 201

(Eden’s Pov)

“Do you really think something is going on with Arthur?” Beauty Trowned “I just can’t imagine it. Arthur has always been cautious. But what do you suggest we should do?”

I shrugged. “I don’t know. I’m still trying to figure out what went wrong. I just think his attitude has changed a lot in the past few weeks.”

Beauty snapped her fingers “Maybe it’s just pack business. You said Eros has also been acting distant. It could be something related to succeeding the throne, and it must be taking their time”

I wasn’t sure what to believe, but I didn’t voice out my confusion again.

I was suddenly reminded of Nova.

If Nova was here, she would have had an answer to things like this. She was always the type to have a ready solution to every problem.

But Nova was dead. Beauty was the only one left to comfort me, but I didn’t deserve the comfort. Nova’s death was my fault.

If only she didn’t try to protect me, she would still be alive.

Anger surged in me as I thought about how she was murdered. It was something I would never forgive Alice. She was supposed to be my friend too.

“What about Tom?” I asked Adonis.

Ever since I was told of his capture, I refused to go see him. I feared that Tiara would lose control and attack him.

Beauty and Adonis exchanged a nervous glance, the kind that looked unsettling. Beauty clasped her hands together and looked away just as Adonis sighed, and his shoulders droped in a resigned manner.

“He’s dead.” Adonis announced.

“What? How?” My eyes widened. It was hard to process what he just said, “What happened?”

Adonis hung his head in guilt. “We should have told you earlier. I’m sorry. We never intended to keep it a secret; it’s just that things have been happening so fast we could hardly keep track of it. First with Alice and Tom, now with you and Eros. We thought it could wait.”

“Wait?” I barked. My voice sounded harsher than I intended. “You thought it was wise to wait before you told me that the vampire who killed Nova and tried to kill me is dead?”

I scoffed. Tiara was not pleased.

Adonis winced. “I can see now that it wasn’t the best decision. We should have told you as soon as it happened.”

I looked away, still a little angry that this information didn’t reach me earlier. “How did he die?”

Adonis exchanged another look with Beauty, who was silent. She nodded slightly before Adonis started to talk.

“It happened while we were away. Beauty and I left the house while Arthur was in charge of watching over Tom. We needed some supplies, and we had to get them. But when we came back. “Adonis trailed off.

I looked at him. His eyes were locked on a spot on the wall as he recalled what had happened. When he continued, his voice hardened.

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“We found Arthur beside a lifeless Tom; he was covered in cuts and blood.” Adonis sighed.

“Arthur?” I had a bad feeling about this already. “What happence?”

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Adonis took a while before he continued. “Arthur told us that he brought Tom his meal as usual, but Tom had attacked him instead. In defense, he fought back and killed Tom.”

I felt a twist in my stomach as I digested Adonis words.

“That doesn’t seem to make much sense. Tom attacked Arthur?. I mean, he was locked up for weeks and was barely given enough food; besides, Tom would need blood to be strong enough to attack Arthur. Did you feed him blood?”

Adonis shook his head. “No.”

“So how did he have that kind of strength?” I asked.

is what Arthur told us. It was hard to believe, but we couldn’t question it either. We weren’t there, so we don’t know exactly what had

face,

strange reason. It was harder for me to accept because Tom had started to open up to us. After weeks of trying to make him confess, I was

growled within. “The

Tiara. I started to ask questions

he was that close to giving in? It was obvious he wanted to stay alive if he

was the exact same thing I told him. His actions still baffles

thoughts. My mind raced as

explanation

do with the body?”

be buried.

Fair enough.

“I know it seems odd, but I don’t think this is something we should be worried

up, and I turned to Adonis. “Keep a close watch on Arthur, in case there is something

“Yes.” Adonis said firmly.

desperate for more rest. Ever since I found out

no reason.

would be excited. If a

Tiara said it with more force than necessary. “Don’t

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ROSE’S POV

room door; the

like to see me, at

the strength I had to finally

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the first place he went immediately Eden

he came here to

about him sharing a part of his life

there was Eden’s reaction to it. I was glad she was fine my daughter is everything to

didn’t get a response, I tried the doorknob and found it unlocked, then

The thick curtains that hang

and allowed my eyes adjust to the room before I

“Shevek.” I called.

It was almost too dark to

His voice was rough and cutting. “I wanted to

know.” Tired of squinting in the

moved and dragged a hand over the thick curtains. He drew it to

me, facing the window. I saw the slump in his shoulders and his crossed

the windows and pushed. To my surprise, it gave way to a

to his room. But then, what do I really know of Shevek aside from what he

followed him as he stepped

look at me, but I could sense the sadness in his voice

closed the space between us and placed my hand on my shoulders. I wanted

here?” I also needed

see me again after knowing the truth of what I did to my beloved and how

you here to blame me for everything that happened? If that is your intention,

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of terrible

My heart arlied

His beloved.

to kill a woman he loved still plagued me, but looking at him, I knew

could have done things in

saw the depth of vulnerability

to pretend to be kind, Rose. I know you are scared of me; neither do

my hands from his shoulder and stood

my skin. I closed my

tell me. I knew you hid it from me because you want me to hate you because of

didn’t

saying you forgive me for not telling you everything before now?” He frowned. “Even when I tried to

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