The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn

The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn Chapter 64

~ATTICUS~

I couldn’t get her out of my head: her pretty eyes, inviting lips, and soft skin. Autumn was everything I always knew that she was and more. I couldn’t believe that the woman I’d always wanted, even when I knew it was wrong, was now my wife.

There were many times in the past when I knew thinking about her was wrong. There were so many times that Autumn stood out to me, and I chose to ignore my feelings because of Anya.

I hate that I couldn’t remember all of the details of marrying her; it’s something I would never wish to forget. It’s crazy to think that so many things happened and were all missing from my memory. If I didn’t have these feelings for her, I would have never believed any of the articles I’d read.

I still remember the first day my eyes fell on Autumn. She was always a little clumsy since I knew her, and she’d dropped her book onto the ground. She’d trapped me instantly with her innocence and pureness, but something had changed when Anya tapped my shoulder, and I’d looked up at her.

It’s crazy to me how things have changed so much since then. I sometimes wonder, if I was supposed to choose Autumn since that day, what would have happened if Anya had never tapped my shoulder and I had continued to be mesmerized by Autumn instead on that day?

I kept one hand on the steering wheel while I used the other to trace my lips lightly. That was another thing I couldn’t get out of my head.

Kissing her was like racing through the woods in wolf form; it made me feel wild and free, alive, like I had something wonderful to live for.

I’d never felt anything like it before, and it kills me to know that I must have kissed her multiple times before, but I couldn’t remember a single detail of any of it.

Kissing her, touching her, holding her, talking to her.

How far did we take things between us? I could only imagine the torture of spending nights upon nights in the same bed with her. I must have crashed and given in eventually.

The thought of the many times I must have tasted her and gotten lost inside her was eating me alive. I wanted to remember it, what it was like to taste her sweetness. I kept trying to find the memory but f**k me; it was nowhere to be found. I knew it was the last thing I should be thinking about, considering everything we’ve both gone through recently but damn in; I don’t know why I kissed her to awaken all these crazy desires. I couldn’t get her out of my f*****g head.

The alert of my phone ringing forces my thoughts away from her. Finally, I didn’t know how much more of this I could take before racing home to her and begging her to let me get just one taste. Anything to help me remember what it was like.

“Hello,” I answer on the first ring. It was good that I could get a distraction right now. I needed anything to stop me from thinking about Autumn and the things I wanted to do to her. It was dangerous to feel like this when my memory was still messed up from the accident.

“Atticus!” Clarissa shouts on the other end.

I pulled the vehicle to the side of the road; the tone of her voice was enough to tell me that something horrible was happening. There were so many surprises in my life recently that I wasn’t prepared for anything else so soon.

I was only gone for like an hour; what could have happened in that little time?

“What’s wrong?” I demand.

“You need to get home now!” She exclaimed.

“Why?” I ask. “Tell me what’s wrong.”

I needed more answers.

“Our parents found out about Autumn. Anya told them everything. You don’t know the entire truth about her family. She never got the opportunity to tell you. You don’t know who her birth father is, but our parents know the truth now. Get home now before things get worse.”

I don’t need to be told twice; the moment Autumn’s name was mentioned; I’d already spun the car around.

“Atticus!” She shouts. “I know you want to get here back quickly, but please drive safely. We can’t have you getting into another accident. You know what happened the last time you got into one. Autumn had to suffer, don’t push yourself too much. I will be there for Autumn as long as possible until you’re here. You can trust me to try my best to protect her.”

I didn’t know anything about driving slowly when Autumn needed me. I’d promised her earlier that I would protect her; I meant it. Protecting her was more important to me than anything else.

I hung up the call before Clarissa could hear the engine revving; I didn’t want her to panic. I knew I had to get to Autumn, and I wouldn’t do anything to get myself into an accident before I could get to her a second time.

. . . . . . . . . .

~AUTUMN~

The look on the faces of Atticus’s parents is killing me inside. This was exactly what I was afraid of happening. I had to get used to people looking at me like this from now on; whenever anyone found out that my father was Azai, they would react like this. At least not many people my age knew about him, but their parents, on the other hand, would know.

is Azai Reign?” His father repeats.

better back then. My parents did the right thing by keeping

question, reminding me of where I was. I understand now why they sent Atticus away. His mother never needed

bite my lip and slowly nod. I wasn’t proud of it. But there was nothing I could do about it; I

a hand over her forehead like she was about to faint

She exclaims. “Azai! AZAI is

did they even pull this off? She was pregnant with you! We all thought she was. Was that

most of my questions, but there were still some things that I didn’t know everything

eye until they could introduce Autumn as their daughter properly. And she wasn’t even a newborn then. We thought they wanted their privacy, but not once would I have thought it

your parents keep this lie from us?” Mr. Fawn demands

lie that any parent would ever want to

right to keep it a secret to protect her from everyone who would want to hurt

here as well? Who called them? Who told them that I might need their help? Were they keeping an eye on me? It must have been the guards that follow me everywhere. I

liar!” Mr. Fawn roars. “You tricked us. All this time, we thought that she was your daughter, and instead, she was the daughter of an evil, power-hungry sorcerer! How could you do this

we have trusted you with that information? Would you have treated her the

matters is that you lied and broke the trust that we once had. We’re cutting all business ties with you and your family.” Mr. Fawn shouts. “I

you, to begin with. My

was happening right now. My world was falling apart in front of my eyes. They were ending their relationship because of me. They were becoming enemies because of me. I didn’t want that to happen. They were supposed to remain friends. How could Atticus and I stay together when they were behaving

usually very kind to me. “How could

until recently. We kept the truth

too, wish that my birth parents were my adoptive ones. The truth hurts, and I’m sorry that you think we betrayed you, but that was never our intention. My parents kept it a secret from not only you but me as well; they kept it a secret from everyone they knew to protect me from the danger lurking. You don’t have to cut them

other for a few seconds,

you tried to kill Anya?” Mrs. Fawn asks

bring that up to them without giving them the full

at her face. How could I have once considered her my friend? Why did I not see the truth like everyone else had so long ago? Everyone seemed to know that Anya was never my friend, to begin with. I hate that I took this long to realize it

sure where she had disappeared to earlier,

Autumn, not you, Clarissa.” Mrs.

you!” Clarissa insists. “How can you trust Anya? Why don’t you ask Anya what she did for Autumn to react the

her. “We want to hear from Autumn. Let her speak and tell us exactly what happened on that

his actions to stay quiet. I’m happy that he did; I didn’t want Clarissa to argue with her adoptive parents

great fear of being swallowed by it, amongst many other things. Anya knew this; she knew how scared I was of water, especially from a deep pool. She intentionally pushed me into it and watched me fight for my life. She did nothing to help me; she only stood there and watched me. It was one of the scariest experiences of my life, and she was responsible for

She blamed me right after because of it, but I swear to you, I never touched her. Before I could jump into the pool and save her, Atticus jumped into it and pulled her out. I didn’t have a chance to help her. I’m not at fault here. She is. She’s the monster. She’s the one that tried to end my

to kill me first.” I snap. “I have no reason to

hard to accept that they were suddenly treating me like an outsider because of who my father was. My parents warned me that this would happen. Even now, I still wanted to believe that the Fawns weren’t this unreasonable. Atticus’s grandmother would have listened to me. She

try to kill her?” His mother demands

My eyes widen, “I—”

know how to tell them exactly what had happened. They already saw me as a monster like

tried to kill her?” Mr. Fawn asks, waiting for

to hurt her. I was only responding to her trying to kill me first.” I confess in defeat. Nothing I could say

I say or do would change that. I still felt guilty over it. I didn’t want to be just like Anya or like my father. I was never that kind of

The water behind her in the pool was at her command; her eyes were a different color, and she was forcing me to choke myself. She took control of my body. It was the scariest day of my life, and I would never want anyone else to experience what I had to endure. Autumn needs to be removed from your family. If she stays, she will harm Atticus; your entire family will be in danger because

how to respond to defend myself. It was true that I often lost control of my body whenever my emotions

to his family and everyone around him. He threatened

is the sweetest person I know. She would never intentionally hurt anyone! You’re

gotten the chance to be here today if he was still alive. Autumn has that same power; I’m not saying she’s just as bad as him, but with power like that, it will eventually take her over; it will consume her just like it did to her father. Autumn cannot be a part of this family

Whenever we got a chance to be together, someone kept trying to keep us apart. I know that Anya

managed to stop her multiple times before; I

you grow into a beautiful young woman. I’ve seen you cry after seeing

yet. There were still plenty of things that had to be said. Atticus’s parents needed to know that I loved him. They needed to know that I would try everything I could to be nothing like Azai. I never had the chance to

like Azai. Ever since I met Atticus, he’s always been the most important person in my life. I will never hurt him. I love him. I love Atticus, and I want to stay by his side for the rest of my

separate us. But my words are not enough to convince her. Her mind is already made

but I must try. I love him also; I want what’s best for him. If you truly love my son, you will leave him. I don’t think you understand just how dangerous your real family is. You’re a danger to the people around you. Atticus will forever be in danger because of you. We don’t know the exact details of the accident, but Atticus was chasing Azai’s men when it happened. Maybe they’re somehow responsible for the accident that almost killed my son. That’s the kind of danger he will constantly be involved in as long as you’re in

about to respond when I hear something dragging down the staircase, we all

a suitcase in her hands. “You can take all of this and leave now. We’re all doing this for Atticus. You claim to love him, but we love him more. We know how to make sacrifices to keep him safe.

could be in our room? Anya was always behaving like she was his wife instead of me. Apparently, hurting her that day hadn’t done enough to keep her out of our lives. She was