The Secrets I Keep (Ominis Gaunt X Fem MC)

Haunting Nights

"I was so busy making sure our sisters and you got inside safely that I just forgot to lock it. Then again I was thinking the same way you did when you saw Ominis. I wanted to make sure he was safe well. I wanted him to come through that door to protect him but I didn't see him anymore."

"Kieran they would have broken the door down either way its..."

"No!" He sobbed pounding his fist on the ground. "Father made that room specifically to keep us safe. It's charmed so that once the door is locked no one can get in or out no matter what. The only way out was through the emergency trapped door" tears came rushing down my eyes.

"It's okay" I was reaching out to him but he flinched.

"No it's not. I killed them. The reason everyone is dead is because of me. I can never forgive myself. I wouldn't blame you if you hated me"

"Kieran... is that why you didn't want to tell me you were alive?"

"Yes... I felt guilty and like I didn't deserve it. My nightmares got worse after finding you as well"

"I don't know what to say"

"Hit me... hate me... push me away" he looked up towards me his face and eyes red from crying.

"I can't"

"Why not!"

"Because you are my brother and I'm just as guilty as you"

"You are not"

"Really because from I recall. I was hoping I lived while everyone was being tortured and killed. I was being selfish wanting to still survive while everyone else had already died"

"You were just a child, you barely had turned six"

"As were you" he placed his hands on his face and I leaned down to embrace him. "Kieren please... I lost you once I don't want to lose you again" I felt him grip my arm.

"I'm sorry I'm so sorry"

"Shhh Kieren. Please don't blame yourself. We were all terrified that night. Anything could have gone wrong."

"I'm the reason though Emi"

"You are not the reason Kieren. It all started with the Gaunts. Not to mention father made countless enemies as well, anyone of them could have done the same"

"Don't you hate me?"

"I love you Kieren. You are my brother and I will always be here for you. You did so much to protect me. You saved me that night from Marvolo as well." I kissed the top of his head.

"It hurts"

"I know... but it will get better now that we have each other."

WARNING HEAVY VIOLENCE ***************************************************************

"Shhhhhh don't let him hear you sweetheart"

"Mommy why? he's my friend we need to save him"

"No Emelisse....I'm sorry my angel but his family are the ones attacking us" my brother said as she caressed Emelisse's cheek. I looked over to were Ominis was. He looked like he had been crying. I felt bad not being able to help him.

"Kieren get down" my sister whispered.

"He's blind Elena he can't see" I shook my head.

"Here comes your father children let get going" I watched as my father came limping holding onto his torso. He was covered in blood. I was mortified. My sisters began to cry and I held their hands.