The Diamond In The Rough✓

CHAPTER 22:

Nadia's POV:

Everything was happening so fast.

Lyra had begun making plans and giving instructions on what to do, but there was a slight problem.

I didn't want to leave.

There was something or should I say someone here that I couldn't leave behind but I also couldn't bring along with me.

"is anything wrong my love?" Prince-I mean 'Alex' addressed me.

Yes; I know I shouldn't have such feelings for him, he's the prince and a vampire to top it off.

But there has always been this connection between us; he's been so gentle and kind towards me since I became his servant.

Though he still drinks from me, he only does it to survive, and he doesn't make it too painful.

Alex is generous, thoughtful, kind and has great problem solving skills. He's really an amazing person once you get to know him.

Thinking about leaving his side made my heart ache, but I couldn't keep it from him forever.

"yes" I shamefully admitted.

He was silent before taking my hand and leading towards his bed to have a seat.

"tell me what's wrong; I'm sure it can't be that bad"

If only he knew.

Lying wasn't an option so I'll have to hit him where it hurts and there's no way to soften it.

"my sisters have been planning an escape plan for some time now. We intend to leave by tomorrow night when everyone's asleep. I thought it wouldn't hold out at first, but our fourth member agreed to come with us and we're making preparations" I almost broke down into tears.

"Why do they want to leave?" he remained calm.

"because...they don't get my kind of treatment from their own masters. Not everyone is as kind as you. Eri is on the verge of dying because of your brother. The king is beginning to obsess over Lyra's blood though she doesn't want to talk about it, the amount of fang marks on her are increasing and the scars won't heal. If they stay here any longer, they both might die and I don't think I can live with that. But I also don't want to leave you"

This might be the hardest choice I'll ever make. Why couldn't I be with all of them?

It hurt keeping our relationship a secret but no one could know.

"You should go with them. I don't want you to leave but I don't want to deny you your freedom" Alex sounded so broken.

This was hard for him as well. The words came out like he didn't want to say them.

"Are you sure? I could stay back if you want"

"it would be too dangerous. If anyone finds out you're related to those who escaped, they'll make you tell them where they are by any means necessary"

"but I don't even know where we're going"

"I doubt they'll believe that. And I don't think I can stand the thought of you being tortured. If we want to keep this a secret, we need to be smart"

The feeling of helplessness washed over me and I began shedding tears.

"But don't worry; we'll be together again" Alex wiped the tears on my cheeks before planting a kiss on my lips.

I immediately melted into him. He was right.

I couldn't leave him but I couldn't stay either. I hated choosing between my freedom and the person I love.