Phthartic Series Novella Book #2.5
This book is also a standalone.
WARNING: For MATURE audiences only.
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Takes place during the time of His Lover's Lie. You do not have to read any of the books to understand this one.
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Alicio Present
As I turned off the car I looked over to her. Her hair was undone, her chest rising and falling steady and slow. I got out of the car and motioned to guards to open the front door to the house before walking around and opening her door.
I got her out carefully and lifted her in my arms. She shifted slightly and I was careful to not wake her up until I took her inside. I laid her down in my bed before going to the bathroom to draw her a bath which she would probably end up falling asleep in.
I carried her back to the bathroom and tapped her softly as I sat on the edge of the large tub putting her on my lap.
"Time to take a bath" I spoke softly and she nodded before doing absolutely nothing and staying right there in my arms.
"Sage" I laughed softly.
"Do it for me, do it with me." She mumbled and smiled softly. I took the pins out of her hair and tossed them in the trash. Then I worked her out of her dress and lowered her into the warm water.
I pushed my sleeves up and knelt outside of the tub.
"With me." She mumbled again.
"Not tonight. I don't have enough self control for that." I replied before lowering her hair into the water until only her face wasn't wet and massaged her head softly with my fingertips.
Her head leaned into my hands and after a while I knew she was sleeping again. I leaned her head against the tub and grabbed a washcloth and soap to clean her. By the time I was done with bathing her and putting her into comfortable clothes it was already time for the plan to be set in motion.
I sat across from the bed and looked at her. Maybe I should have let her wear my clothes, then I wouldn't have to see her in loose shorts and a crop top that she claims is her favorite night top.
She wouldn't be up for another eight hours at least but every now and then she would move slightly.
The house was silent and dark other than the bathroom light shining through into the large room.
"You are noble, you know that?" I heard his voice before I saw him. I didn't move, I didn't respond, I simply sat still and let him say what I already know is true.
"Pretty girlfriend, pretty house, pretty life. You have it all dvoyurodnaya sestra" (cousin). He barely made a sound as he entered the room. "You have everything except control." he taunted.
"We should leave. I don't want to wake her up." I stood up slowly.
"She shot me six times." He grumbled staring down at her.
"Ivar." I warned.
"That's funny because your little Sage was screaming 'Vincent' a few memories ago." He smiled at that and I wanted to rip his throat out....with my bare hands.
