Endless Enchantment: Secret Of Shadowvale

CHAPTER-2- GOODNIGHT TREASURE

"Viana!!" Lucius engrosses her in his arms as she quivers from her wild hallucinations. "Doc, look at her." he places her head on his lap as the doctors check up on her. Lucius's distress was clearly visible in his eyes. He clutches on to Viana as the doctors take care of her. Her body is colder than ever. Her skin is growing paler and drier, trembling with fear. With gentle strokes to her head, Lucius looks on with eyes full of concern, as though she's a longtime friend in distress.

LATE AT NIGHT~

Lucius is still sitting with Viana on the bed and in the exact same position, running his fingers through her hair as she sleeps peacefully. Her head still resting on his lap comfortably. He studies her carefully. Every movement. Her hands puckered up in the blanket, her lips flutter as
she murmurs in her dream with a slight hint of a smile. He is enchanted by her.

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LUCIUS'S POV~

How can you look the same? The same eyes, similar smile, same anger, everything... I knew we had to meet someday but didn't expect in such a situation. Your skin still feels as if it can ignite a gentle flame within me. The smell of lavender from your long wavy red hair is still wooing. I love it all. Every moment felt and feels magical but I know you remember..... nothing. Nothing at all. The mirkiness of the world has left you void. You are a human now. A human. Weak and fragile. Broken and powerless. You are not her. You cannot be her and for me to prove that, I need you to recover.

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"Lucy" a womanly voice enters the room. Her high-heeled shoes click loudly on the wooden floor.

"Aurora..." he sighs " before you speak, how is she?" he mutters softly trying not to wake a sedated Viana. He gently lays her head on the pillow and gets back on his feet. He walks towards the window and rests his hand on the window panel. His eyes fixed on Viana.

"She is alright but" Aurora, Viana's so called "doctor" brushes her finger against his cheeks. "You didn't visit me last night. Make up for it?" her fingers slowly slid from his shirt to his jeans. As she tries to unbuckle his pants while trying to act as slutty as possible, Lucius still refuses to look at her. While tracing Lucius's entire body with her hands, she goes down on her knees and tries to pull his pants down but suddenly feels a strong hold on her neck. She looks up to find Lucius grabbing her by her neck and pulling her up.

"What are you doing?" she whimpers as Lucius's fingers engrave deep in her skin.

"Showing you what 'no' means" he draws her near, his voice a soft whisper against her ear "I don't want to fuck you. You are sexy" he gives her bra strap a sharp pull "but not for me. So, find another man for your sexual needs". Aurora who feels dejected and highly embarassed pushes him back and dashes out of the room with eyes full of tears.

Lucius fixes his jeans and brushes his clothes with his hand. He stares at Viana for several minutes until he hears a soft moan. He immediately rushes towards her as her eyes sluggishly open. The first thing she sees was Lucius's face hovering right on top of her. Memories flood back of her seeing Lucius"s demonic persona. She screams with all her strength in fear, "he is a demon!!!!! He will kill me!!!!"

Lucius, who is done with her obnoxiously loud ass screams seals her mouth with his hand. He covers her mouth with his palm making it impossible for Viana to voice out any further. Her eyes widened looking at Lucius.

"Why do you scream or try to kill me everytime you see?" he asks out of frustration. "I saved you and I have no intention to kill you Viana". Viana, feeling vulnerable seeks solace in the coolness around her. Her eyes meet Lucius's which is not evil but.... kind. She is finding comfort in his presence. "Sorry," she murmurs, her voice barely audible.

"It's okay," Lucius replies softly, releasing his hold on her. He gracefully settles into the chair, crossing his legs with the poise of a king, his gaze never leaving her. The tension between them is palpable, a silent exchange of understanding and unspoken feelings.

"So", she breaks the awkward silence. "What happened that night?" she sits up folding her legs.

"Well.. I and my brother Jasper were driving away from Shadowvale valley when we saw a car wreck. We rushed towards your car and...found you and your daughter. We immediately took you both to this hospital which was nearby... I tried contacting your family but..."

"No one answered right?" her voice holds a tint of grieve and pain when she says that.

"Yeah..." he answers back still holding his gaze on Viana.

"Why are you staring at me?" she is feeling intimidated by his siren eyes.

"Just seeing something" he stands up suddenly making Viana move scoot back. He rubs his hands together and shove them in his pockets. His feets move towards her as Viana's heartbeat increases. Her cheeks heating up tremendously as he bends to face her. Their eyes locked into each others. Viana feels a hand groping her neck tightly as she gets pulled closer to him. A soft moan leaves her mouth as she shuts her eyes close. Lucius who loves her skin tingling against his, brushes his lips on her forehead. An act of love and closeness. "Don't worry... I will protect you.....Goodnight treasure" his warm breath on her neck sent a cascade of sensations through her, each more ethernal than the last.

She opens her eyes abruptly, finding the room eerily empty. The window stands open, the wind whispering softly, and her heart races with the mystery of what she just felt and saw. Now, she waits, yearning for his return, as deep down she feels the tangled pull of a connection with a man of charade.