Angel Of Venom

Venom LXVII

Chapter 67: If It Means Saving You

I grew up in a loving environment, with a loving and brave father, kind and warm mother, and siblings whom I loved with all of my heart and innocence. I was never deprived of love despite my fragile health when I was young.

Sa limang magkakapatid, ako ang bukod-tanging nakakuha ng kakaibiang konstitusyon magmula nang isilang ako. I inherited our ancient predecessor's power. The power of a dragon. This power is both a blessing and curse to me.

Because of this power, I was bedridden the moment I was born. But it said that when I turn 18, my health will improve and that I will live a long span of time because of the power that I had inherited. That's it, there's nothing more special to it.

However, because of this power as well, I can be violent. I will have the tendency to forget everything and slaughter everyone who's going to block my way. Just like what happened when I decided to kill the foster family whom I received my childhood trauma. 

It poses no problem, but after the massacre of my biological family, everything changed. My life turned hell and I became a subject of abuse by my own foster father. Traumas that I have to carry with me until I come of age.

Then, I met the woman of my life only to hurt her too. Maybe... I was indeed a cursed child. 

"Archduke...?"

Natigil sa pagsakay ng kanilang carriage ang mga Lovell nang makita ang basang si Valse. He already came in the palace as Lavinia's escort tonight. The night where Lavinia Claymour finally revealed herself as Madame L.

After dancing in the rain with Lavinia and accompanied her home to the Hampton Estate in the capital, he went back to the palace to confront the Lovells.

"Bakit niyo kasama si Winemia...?" kuyom ang kamao ni Valse nang itanong niya iyon.

Napasulyap pa si Valse sa babaeng may pulang buhok na nasa likuran ni Narine. Their eyes met and it seemed to him that the woman was asking for help and was happy at the same time to have finally met him face to face.

"My... I dare ask, what is your relationship with our Winemia, your excellency?" taas ang kilay ni Narine.

"This is none of your business. I want to talk to her," Valse coldly said.

Wala na ang ulan, ngunit ang bakas ng mga ito sa basang grounds at damit ni Valse ay naroon pa rin. His hot breathes and thumping heart were joining the pitter-patter of the remains of the rain.

"Alam ba ito ng girlfriend mo, your excellency?" tawa pa ni Narine.

"Narine, let us go. That man was correct when he said that the Archduke will approach us the moment he sees this woman. Our mission is done, let us go home," saway ng patriarch ng mga Lovell.

Man...?

"Tch, what a fool," irap ni Narine at sumunod na sa kaniyang lolo sa carriage.

The carriage of the Lovell finally retired for the day. Naiwan si Winemia at Valse roon. Maya-maya ay mabilis na lumapit si Valse kay Winemia, bawat hakbang niya ay mabibigat. Mabilis niyang hinila si Winemia papunta sa kaniyang carriage.

The moment the door of the carriage closes, Valse brought Winemia to his arms. Napapikit siya habang inililibing ang mukha sa balikat ni Winemia. Sandaling natigilan si Winemia bago unti-unti itong napangiti at inangat ang kamay sa likuran ni Valse upang marahan itong haplusin.