Page 88 of Poison's Kiss
I grab the bandaging materials I had laid out, and I start wrapping my hand while he hovers over me, making my work space very small between us. I focus on wrapping my bleeding hand, ignoring his grip on my sides as I speak.
"It's like you've forgotten what we are - enemies by nature. I'm prey; you're predator. Not to mention, you've been ruthless, tearing me down with each breath. That's not forgotten simply because you realize you were wrong. On top of all that, we weren't real. We couldn't trust each other, so we freaked out the second we were tested."
"Alyssa, anyone in our situation would havefreaked out. You're still mine. Nothing has changed. You're not my prey... At least not in the sense you're stating." He gives me a sly wink which forces me to blush. "We fell in love for real. We can getusback. Kiss me."
He leans forward, but I slide out of his grasp just in time, my bandaging done, though my hand still stings. "You fell in love with a human girl. I fell in love with a human guy. We only thought we knew each other, Kane.Everythinghas changed. Not to mention, you shattered my heart. You were so-"
"I know," he groans, gripping his hair in frustration. I see genuine regret in his eyes, but I refuse to fall prey. "I hate the way I acted, but I was wrong. Alyssa, I still lov-"
"Don't say it," I interrupt, holding up an interfering hand. "Please, don't say it. Just let me go to bed. All I came in here to do was cure you of me. I didn't want to hash out our screwed-up relationship."
His shoulders drop and he nods. "For now, I'll let it rest. We'll just have to get to know each other... for real this time. You'll see we're still the same two people that fell in love."
I officially have a migraine.
I walk out of the kitchen while massaging my temples to see the others in a huddle with a white board laid across my coffee table. It's a good thing this house is too big for me, otherwise, Gage wouldn't have a bed tonight.
I look at him just as his saddened eyes find mine. "You can take the last room. I'm sure you've figured out by now that I don't want you in my bed."
He huffs out, barely nodding, and then Dray stands to walk over to me. "Let me see your hand."
I hand him the bandaged hand to see the blood has started seeping out and dripping. I guess I cut it deeper than I realized. The throbbing is painful, but I've learned to shut pain out... physical pain - not extreme physical pain, but this isn't extreme.
I feel something warming me, flowing through my veins, as the throbbing yields and the blood flowing from the wound slows to a halt. He smiles as he unwraps my hand to show the healed surface that has left no trace of the mark left behind.
I gasp at how perfect it looks, and then my eyes find his. "Can you heal old scars?"
He tilts his head curiously. "You mean the one left behind by-"
"Yeah. I figured you knew about it. Can you make it go away so I never have to see it again?"
He frowns, and Kane's hand slides up my back as Dray answers. "I wish I could, Alyssa. Your father asked me the same thing years ago. Dragon's breath venom scars a mortal if the night stalker is of a strong sire. There's nothing I can do. It's amazing you ever even survived that attack."
I just nod; grateful I can at least mask it. It was miraculous I survived. It just goes to show the strength of the magic inside me. Any other mortal would have slipped away quickly.
"It was worth a shot," I murmur softly, moving away from Kane's touch and out from under Gage's glare. "I'm going to bed."
"We're discussing the leads Gage was able obtain," Dray chirps, trying to keep me from retreating to the folds of my glorious bed.
My right eyebrow cocks up as I turn my gaze on Gage while speaking to the dark angel instead of the dark user. "I'm sure he worked hard for those leads, but I'll let you fill me in on the details in the morning. I'm too tired to try to process anymore tonight. Some of us are still mortal."
"Very well, Alyssa. We'll see you in the morning." Dray's paternal tone bids me ado, and I head up the stairs, away from the eyes burning against my back.
While walking over to my dresser, I use my magic to shut and lock the door. I'm exhausted, and my tears don't take long to start falling. Gage was the one to pick me up when Kane broke me, and now he's the one who has left me in shambles.
I don't intend on letting Kane pick up the pieces. I still love him - as much as I hate to admit it - but I can't go back.
I smile as I stare down at the luxurious fabrics in the drawer. One thing is for sure, Drackus has exquisite taste. I should have thanked him a little better for the hefty amount of clothes he gave me.
Changing into a soft, long white gown, I stare into the mirror at the girl with blond hair and teary eyes. The sexy ensemble makes me think back to the first night with Gage. It hurts to feel betrayed, more so than I imagined.
Kane betrayed me, but not intentionally. Still, he's intended to be my enemy. It's hard for me not to feel brainwashed right now. Everything I've believed in for so long is constantly proven to be half-truths.
Not all dark are evil. That doesn't mean Kane and I can ever be. Gage was so perfect until he wasn't. The two of them are really driving me crazy.
I definitely have a migraine.
I drop to my bed, only covering the lower half of my body with the sheet as I stare at the ceiling. As my thoughts wander around aimlessly, a small breeze stirs for Gage to materialize on the bed next to me.
