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That might be doubtful since Thane is dead set on me completing the bond, but I feel his hesitation now. I don’t know if I can freely give away my life now that I know what love feels like.
I slammed the book shut, getting angry again. I hated that they were all put through this situation. They were meant to save the pack and the coven but at whose expense? Is this why she cursed the guys? So she could run away with her booty call?
My stomach growled as I threw the journal back into my bag. I stayed quiet listening for anything before I climbed back down. It was eerily quiet, making me uneasy. Our bond felt quiet, but I still felt worried for Lucien. I slowly made my way down to the dining room, making sure I wasn’t going to run into anyone.
When I heard voices, I stopped. It looked like candy was on the menu for today.
Feeling extremely exposed, I scurried across the landing, hoping they didn’t look my way. I almost made it to my room without incident, but when I got there Aeon was sitting on my bed.
He looked up at me with his multi-colored gaze, making me lose my train of thought. Aeon was too handsome, making butterflies flutter in my stomach.
“Are you ok?” he asked me.
“No,” I said, putting my bag down.
“Zev and Lu just fought about—”
“I don’t care,” I said, not ready to face the aftermath.
“Zev feels like he’s being backed into a corner. Lashing out is how he deals with it,” he said, like that was a good excuse.
I rolled my eyes as I slipped off my shoes.
“That sounds like a bullshit excuse to me.”
“It is, but that is Zev. Our hate is all we’ve had for years. Vivienne turned her back on him when all he was doing was helping her.” He stood up and walked to me.
“I get that my family fucked you over, but how long am I going to be punished?”
“It’s not that simple.”
“I’m trying Aeon. What else do you want me to do?”
“Look.” He cupped my face. “I’m just staying that things aren’t so black and white. Every Belladonna before has hated us. We basically fought for an entire year with your family.”
“I’m not them,” I whispered, leaning into his hands. It was like I was starved for attention.
“No, you’re not,” he said, leaning in. “Just give him time and—”
I snapped out of our stupor, pulling away from him.
“Did any of the Belladonna’s know they were going to die when they came here?” I said, putting some distance in between us.
“I was wondering if you knew, but I assumed from the argument I walked in on with Zev and Lucien that Zev told you?” He sighed, running a hand through his hair. “At first they knew but the last Belladonna was a little different. It felt like she knew more than she was letting on.”
I turned away from him feeling the tears threatening to spill on my cheeks at the realization that I was probably going to die.
“Kitten.” Aeon’s voice was close.
“Please, leave.” My voice wavered. It was only a matter of time before I started to cry and even if it was Aeon here there was no way I wanted to break down in front of him.
“Kitten, that’s not going to be you. We will figure out how to break the spell. Lu and I aren’t giving up and neither should you.”
I bit my lip to stop the whimper coming out of my mouth.
“Just talk to Lucien when you feel up to it, and I’m here if you need me.” Aeon wrapped his arms around me, enveloping me in his warmth and smell. All of the anxiety I had been feeling melted off of me until the only thing that mattered was his arms around me. The safety I felt was the balm my soul had needed.
“I’m not letting you go.”
