✓ | The Altered Version (Fate's Transgression Series, #2) [UNDER REVISION]

TAV 29: First Time

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE: First Time

Clarinette | Liana

I waited for this moment to arrive. Although I never really addressed this matter, a part of my inner self wishes to see the man who saved Clarinette's life from the downfall of her Clan.

I was always curious about his identity. I wanted to know what exactly he looks like, and why he is a stranger in Clarinette's memories.

Is it because of the mask that hides half of his face? But the fact that these violet eyes stared adamantly at me, made me distinguish who he was.

The Silverstein is famous for their unique eye color. My daughter, Sofia inherited her Mother's eyes which also signifies she has Silverstein blood.

The Liorn Bloodline has ice green eyes, but it looks like the Silverstein blood is dominant.

Tuwing nakatingin ako kay Sofia, I always fell deeply into her alluring violet hues. Parang nangungusap ang mga mata nila, at kapag tinitigan mo ng matagal, ramdam na ramdam mo na parang hinihigop ka nito.

That is what he was doing right now.

I felt like I had succumbed through those pair ever since I recognized those irises. Mahirap tanggalin sa aking isipan ang mga titig niya.

"Uhm..."

It seems like my voice ran away before I did. Marami akong gustong sabihin, subalit hindi sumasabay ang dila ko.

The situation is awkward. He was two meters away from me and he never moved an inch. Nakatingin lang siya sa akin gamit ang nangungusap niyang mga mata.

Is this the Duke? Is he truly Vyrre?

Gusto ko siyang tanungin subalit umuurong ang dila ko. Even if he has the eyes of a Silverstein, I still can't believe he is here— wait, why is he here?!

Napako ang tingin ko sa isang direksyon ng may marinig akong mahinang tunog ng sasakyan. It looks like they're coming back.

"Fuck."

My whole system malfunctioned when I heard him cursed. Ilang ulit akong napakurap dahil sa lutong ng mura, at kahit 'yon lang ang narinig ko, hindi maipagkakaila na siya nga ang Duke. I fell for that voice every time, so it is highly doubtful to not recognize the owner.

He's here. Why?

I almost jumped when he pulled a sword behind his back. He was holding a gun earlier but why is he using a sword?

I don't know what type of adrenaline pill I swallowed when my whole body moved. Hinila ko ang kamay niya na may hawak ng espada.

"Follow me," I said.

I pulled him again but he's too strong to budge. Pinanlakihan ko siya ng mata bago hinila muli. Sumunod siya sa tempo ng takbo ko hanggang maabot namin ang batis.

"Do you know how to swim?" I asked.

"Do you?" He asked back.

Shit. That darn voice is so deep and chilling.

"I learned," said I; "we have to be submerged to lure them away. I can't take a risk for you to fight with that figure. I don't know how long you have been enduring those wounds but certainly it is unpleasant for me."

I suspected he was taken aback. Dumako ang tingin ko sa mga dumudugong parte ng suot niyang armor. If it wasn't his, the blood would stop dripping but I had noticed it didn't. It only means he is wounded.