Chapter 128
Chapter 128
Serafine POV
Helena is watching me and waiting. I’m not sure how to explain this, then again, maybe she knew already? She did take Eryx and tell me to spend the time with Xander.
“Serafine, are you okay?” she asks. “You look worried.”
“Something is wrong. Xander seems obsessed with me,” I say.
She chuckles. “Why is that an issue?” she asks.
“Because it’s constant, like he can’t control himself.”
She watches me for a moment, confused. “I’m not sure why that’s an issue?”
Of course, she doesn’t. “You’ve seen how he is normally, right?” I ask.
“I have, yes.”
Stepping into the room, I gesture for her to join me. “Watch him,” I say.
Helena nods and moves in more. Xander is talking to Killian, so I move closer slightly, as he turns, I focus back on Helena, but I can still see him from the corner of my eye.
Xander’s eyes flick to me, and he stares. His eyes darken, and he steps closer. He doesn’t even finish his conversation with Killian; it’s like he only sees
- me.
Moving quickly, I step out and Helena follows me.
“Hmm, that’s interesting,” she says.
Groaning, I rub my face. “Not interesting, it’s complicated. All night, he spent all night knotting me, then woke and continued again. I can’t be in the same room as him without us both being drawn together.”
“I meant the fact that it’s happening is interesting; it could be a spell to distract you both. It could also be the effect of being close to Nyvarras Hollow; there are many reasons that mates may be unable to stay away from each other.”
“A spell?” I ask, why would anyone want to do that?
“It’s possible, but it could be the Nyvarras Hollow causing it.”
“Then how do we stop it? We’re travelling, and I’m not sure we can be in the same car.”
Smiling, she holds my hand. “I’m sure that the reaction won’t be as intense with you surrounded by people.”
My eyes widen. “You just saw,” I whisper.
“Yes, a room, a very large room. But in a close space, with multiple people, and you holding Eryx, it should give you both some reasoning, some rational thoughts.” She hands Eryx to me. “It’s not guaranteed, but let’s hope for the best, right?”
Hope for the best. “Which, if it doesn’t work? How do we get through this?”
“Separate cars, I know it won’t help there, but for now, separate cars. Let’s just see if you holding Eryx helps. He’s something to focus on, you might both be wanting more, expecting more.”
“Do you think it will work?” I ask.
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Chapter 128
“I don’t think it will remove the feeling entirely, but maybe ground you enough to be close. Has Xander mentioned it, how he feele? What if he crying about it?”
“Nothing, I tried telling it wasn’t right and something was wrong, and he just said there is, I’m moving away from him, or something. He isn’t able to focus with me around,” I explain.
Nodding she smiles. “Then let’s go see him now, if anything happens, we’ll separate you both. Maybe having the space from you has made him reale something isn’t right and that alone will stop him?”
“He had space, Helena, and the moment I stepped in that room, it happened; space didn’t help.”
“I would say enjoy it, something that powerful is amazing, and many would lean into it, but you both have things to do. So, for now, let’s see if you can sit at the opposite end of the room from him with Eryx.”
Part of me still wants to hide away in here and refuse to do it. We can’t afford for us to spiral right now, but it’s looking likely.
“Before we go back in and test my theory, how are you feeling about today?” she asks.
“Not good, no one goes there, people think its a bad place. I know it isn’t, but the unk
unknown has me anxious. I’ve no idea what I’m going there to find or
do.”
She hums thoughtfully. “This entire journey has been nothing but the unknown, Serafine, and many parts of it you dealt with alone, you worked through it alone.”
“I don’t understand?” What does that have to do with this?
“Serafine, you have so many people to help and support you now. If you could get through all that alone, then this is something that will be easier. Remember, throughout all this, no matter what happens, you’re no longer alone in this.”
I guess she’s right, I’m not alone in this, not anymore. She’s also right about the fact that I faced a lot of unknown myself, I uncovered a lot about whol was without support, all while Xander was treating me like an enemy.
If I could do that, then I can do this with his support. Sucking in a breath I rod, and tighten my hold around Eryx. Pushing open the door I step into the room, and sit close by it, just to be safe.
I can feel him instantly, and he turns the moment I am in the room. I look up and see Xander’s eyes fixed on me, and that feeling of needing to be close to him hits. I can see it in his eyes, and I’m ready to step out, when his gaze flicks down to Eryx.
The hunger doesn’t go from his eyes, but there’s a calmness, almost, or maybe restraint? Either way, it’s helping. I won’t move yet, I’ll stay at this distance and then move closer in a bit, then well we just need to hope that we can sit in the car together and control ourselves.
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