Prince In Darkness Sebastian Sallow

Chapter 71: Dying Protection

*Alora POV*

There were a lot of moments I felt like in my past I thought I wanted to die. Or that death was the easier way out.

The time I gave up everything to save Anne.

The time Sebastian was taken from me, the first time was when he got taken to the ministry, the second was watching him get sentenced to life in prison.

The time the ancient magic about burst out of my chest, causing an abundance of burns and nearly took my life. Knowing I had failed on all levels of being a friend, a lover, a fighter.

But this-..... by far, was harder than all the rest.

If the world just swallowed me and claimed me now, I'd be perfectly fine with the ending. The humility, the embarrassment, the betrayal to my own self ..... shook me to all ends of the earth.

I grasped the door like my life depended on it, not being able to hold my weight.

I asked again, "What are you doing here..... Sebastian?"

The mere look of him, his judgmental eyes as he took in my attire. His eyes feasting on the red marks on my neck, my collarbone. Shit he was even looking at my feet.

He sighed, gritting his teeth, looking away defeated, "I need your help."

I swallowed, "Okay..... um, what's going on?" I asked.

"Alora, darling breakfast is almost-" Ominis paused in the middle of the hallway, his red wand blinking at an increased rate. Sebastian's eyes feasting on his friend with a robe, chest showing, pajamas pants, hair unkept. "What in bloody hell are you doing here Sebastian."

Damn it... Damn it.... Damn it.....

Sebastian's eyes motioned to me. "I need her help, Ominis. Trust me.... I wouldn't be here unless it was absolutely necessary."

I want to die....

Ominis sighed, coming to my side and widening the door for him to step through. "Come on then, you can eat something while your here." Sebastian kept his eyes down as he passed right through me, heading for the kitchen down the hallway. "Go get dressed, love." Ominis said quietly, kissing my forehead before leaving me standing with the door open.

Of all people to come through this door...... why did it have to be you.....

*

After getting dressed and pretty much rushing back downstairs, Ominis was passing Sebastian a plate that was filled with eggs and pancakes, including with tea or coffee depending on what he preferred.

It had only been a few days but Sebastian did seem better. His clothes seemed to fit better on him as his cheeks bones didn't seem as sucken in. His hair wasn't matted or unkept. He had showered and shaved appropriately with his black shirt and dark washed jeans.

I swallowed.

I fucking can't do this right now.....I can't-

"Alora." Ominis said, pulling me away from my thoughts, motioning for the plate that was on the table ready for me.

I smiled, taking a seat across from him. Not bothering to look up even though his eyes were on me.

"Anne's sick." Sebastian said quietly.

Me and Ominis both stopped what we were doing, him in mid pour while I was taking a bite of my food.

"I think.... Someone poisoned her."