The ceremonial preparation ….

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When I woke again , I was still at Xander’s house and had lost track of time .

My eyes slowly opened , adjusting to the dim lighting of the room , my body was too weak to move , too weak to fight anymore .

Although Xander was not in the room with me , I could feel his presence .

I noticed the soft towel resting on the chair beside my bed .

“ How long have I been out ? ” I murmured to myself trying to sit up .

What was I supposed to do now ?

My mind replayed the events of the last few hours , trying to make sense of everything .

Xander’s

but wanted confession about being the Dark One , his insistence that he didn’t want my powers

me how could any of this be real ? And yet , deep down , some p

– of me felt there was an

element of truth in it all .

I closed my eyes , willing myself to stay calm .

There had to be a way out of this .

There had to be some way I could escape and return to the life I had once known , even if it meant running forever .

But just as the thought crossed my mind , the door creaked open and Xander stepped inside , his face unreadable .

He had on something that looked like Ceremonial attire .

The rich fabric was embroidered with intricate red patterns that seemed to shimmer and move in the dim light .

“ You won’t leave , Lyla ,” he said quietly as if reading my thoughts .

“ Not until you understand who you really are … and why we were always meant to be together .

He approached my bed , carrying something in his arms that he set on the space beside me on the bed .

“ If you had drank the Chamomile tea , you would have felt better than you are now .

What do you take me for , Lyla ? ” he scoffed , shaking his head .

How did he know that I didn’t drink the tea ?

“ You think I’m some weak , magical being with a little power here and there .

I’ve told you severally , if I wanted to force you to do whatever I want , it’s the easiest thing to do but I don’t force anyone and certainly not the woman I love .

“ But here I am being held in your house ! ” I fired back weakly , “ Some love , Xander ! ”

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“ Because you left me with no other choice and I’m tired of explaining myself over and over again to you .

All these months , I’ve been nothing but a solid ground for you and this is how you choose to repay me ? ”

“ I guess we’re not meant to be even in this life too ! ” I snickered .

“ You cannot force me to accept your nature .

I liked you as Xander – I might have even loved you but this ! ” I shook my head “ I didn’t sign up for any of it .

die than get embroiled in anything that had to do with people of

already left that life far behind

for them

choose me , you don’t have to bother

want to get them back for all the things

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ceremonial

I can help

a

No ! ” I said firmly

, do 1 look like I have the emotional capacity to pursue

not interested in any of your schemes and all this talk of a new world shenanigan

just gave me a contemplative glance

you to put

at the clothes

the same strange designs on Xander’s outfit

chest , but I kept my

, feeling the soft material between her fingers

this ?

of Xander’s mouth , but it didn’t

moon , ” he said quietly

take advantage of

like this

heart skipped a beat , fear creeping into my

you talking about

, but it didn’t put me

to be joined tonight , Lyla

the blood oath that will bind

it’ll be easier for you

all of your potential and then

” a

his

Binding for life ? Ethereal realm ? It sounded like something out of a twisted fairytale and the thought of it

shaky laugh , hoping to mask the terror growing inside me

interested ,” I said

Whatever you’re offering , Xander , get

it ! ”

heavily , reaching for

pressed tiny , reverent kisses to my

at me , his eyes boring into mine , filled

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love you ,” he murmured against my

More than you could

you’d just let ΠΕ I’d show you how

felt a lump rise in

could see it was the truth with the way he held me

lap , his hair spilling over

looked up , I saw

that you’re a Moonsinger , he

I’ve sought you out

be together and I don’t know but soon you may get your memories back and you’ll see why I want to do this

, Xander !

date … I still love you but I don’t want any of the

want to be a normal girl

find someone who will love me enough to get married to me and I’m

can’t have my child on through this crare But

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