His to Save

Chapter Forty-Three - a reveal

(a little warning for this chapter - things are going to get a little nasty for a while between Brand and Lillian, so here is a warning in case you might be triggered by some of the content!)

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I walked into the main hall, holding my head high as I tried to contain the rage and fear consuming me. Hyde stuck painfully close to my side, as if he could feel my rage bubbling, his presence calming me ever so slightly.

Brand walked ahead of us as Damien carried Evelyn's body in front of us, her limp arm swaying as I felt fear rise in my body. I wrung my hands as I looked away from the back of his head, turning my thoughts off completely.

Brand turned to look around at me as I narrowed my eyes, immediately looking away. We reached the table as Damien placed Evelyn down and I walked over to the top of her head placing my hands either side of her face.

I rolled my eyes as I turned to look at Brand, "I will wake her up, but she will need to rest. She was crazy, spouting nonsense, I had to put her to sleep. Didn't think killing her would be a great result for me, although it would have been fun" I smirked as I felt my stomach turn at the very thought,

I shook it off as I put my hands on my hips turning to face Brand, "Once she's awake I'm sure you will keep her under close observation?" I said raising an eyebrow, "Don't want her wandering into any other places spreading rumours that could cause you problems" I said tightly as Brand's eyes flashed at my light warning, however his face remaining calm,

"I will make sure to personally take care of her" he said as I turned back and washed my magic over her head, her eyes opening briefly before she fell into sleep, her head falling to the side.

Brand turned to Damien as he folded his arms, "Take her to the infirmary, make sure she is under watch, as soon as she wakes up let me know. You are dismissed, I need to talk to Lillian, alone" he said as Damien halted looking at me as I froze,

I shook my head ever so slightly as he growled and turned away, grabbing Evelyn off the table and walking out of the room with a bang. Brand raised an eyebrow at his behaviour as I shrugged and grabbed a drink, gulping it down to calm my nerves,

Brand watched me as I swallowed tightly and poured another one before I walked to the table, picking out his seat as I sat down smirking at him, my hands resting underneath my chin.

I turned to Hyde who stood in the corner quietly, his eyes warily looking between us, "You may leave us Hyde, I'm sure he just wants to know every single detail of our enjoyable trip" I waved dismissively as Hyde sighed and walked out of the room after Damien,

The silence in the air was heavy as I sipped from my glass, my gaze not wavering from Brands as he sat on the table in front of me, crossing his arms.

A few months ago, the sight of him like this in front of me would have set my body on fire, and I would have been foaming at the mouth for this man, ready to mount him.

Now, the mere thought of getting closer than I already had made me sick, as if I wanted to rip my skin off and set myself on fire.

Brand placed his hands on the table as he sighed and stood up, walking over to me. I raised my chin slightly as I stared at him, my eyes flashing as he got closer. A warning.

He smirked as he stopped and tilted his head at me,

"Somethings different about you Lillian" he said as I rolled my eyes, "Is this your attempt to get back in my pants? Smooth" I mocked as I leant back in my chair sipping my drink,

Brand gritted his teeth as he leant on the table looking at me, "Interesting trip then? Did you get what I wanted?" he said as I placed the pendant on the table and slid it towards him,