A Love Soaked In Blood

chapter 26

"I still can't believe you actually pointed a knife at Carlton!" Camila exclaims "that was brilliant!"
I bumped into her during my morning stroll and she dragged me here, the cafe where I met her for the first time.
"Right? It's about time someone teaches him a lesson" Eleanor laughs
"That was good to watch indeed" Beatrice adds
"You ladies are missing something" Helen grins "Sylvia held that knife when James pointed his gun at that black haired boy and" she pauses dramatically "he has her initial as a tattoo on his neck and I'm sure I saw a glimpse of an E letter on Sylvia's wrist"
Oh my...
"Wait that's right!" Beatrice yells before she leans over the table "so who is the handsome guy?"
"He is..." I cringe, I never thought about it
Who is Elias to me?
What do I think of him?
"Someone is shy" Eleanor says with a smile
"Stop pushing then" Camila elbows her with a laugh
"We were just curious Sylvia no need to talk about it if you don't want to" that's from Helen "I have to say that was really a bold move yet you went up there with him?"
"She also refused to dance with him, that was so hilarious" Beatrice chuckles
"I wanted to see if he lives up to his reputation" I rest my head on my hand
"And?"
"Disappointing"
All the four laugh
"So he didn't do anything to you for embarrassing him like that?" Camila asks
"Well she looks safe and sound so I don't think he did" Eleanor answers
"I'm alright, nothing happened" I take a sip from my cup. He wouldn't dare after I made him stand some inches from death
Beatrice sighs "I hope you stab him one day, because of him Vanessa died"
Heavy, prickling silence falls
I break it "but you, I mean we need him right? To get rid of those beasts"
"I suppose so though I want him to get killed by them, the people aren't really eager to have a war with mythical creatures" Beatrice stands "I'm still sleepy so I'll take my leave. I'll see you later" she starts walking
He really has a bad image among the people, but what's that part about the humans being not eager to fight?
"Don't mind her Sylvia, among us, she is the most who got hurt" Camila says in a sad tone "the two of them were like sisters"
I stare at Beatrice's walking figure, disappearing in the crowd "I guess we all can relate"
~♥~
It's already night by the time I reach the house
I'm about to go in but I hear a weird noise, like someone is choking. I follow it carefully, turning around the house to the back yard and I see him.
Elias.
His boots and jacket are thrown some miles away from him. His limbs are transformed with two furry ears out of his head and sharp long fangs. Almost a wolf.
His hand is clutching his shirt at the chest, groaning.
I glance up fast. It's a full moon.
"Elias!"
"Don't come!" his voice is steel
I take a step forward
"Stay where you are!"
"No!" I rush to him and he stands then forces himself to sit back, gritting his teeth
I clasp his shoulders "what is it? You can't control it?" He can't transform here or we are dead
"No" he is breathing hard
"Why not?"
"There...there is a specific magic, like a spell that needs to be cast on the werewolves so they are able to control themselves during a full moon"
"Why didn't you project it then?"
"I can't, a werewolf can't cast it on himself it's ineffective but requires another one to do it" he groans again "go away before I hurt you"
I pull him closer "I'm not going anywhere! Tell me the incantations for the spell I'll do it!"
"You can't--"
"Just shut up and tell me!" He is so in pain it breaks me to see him like that.
He holds my gaze, his lips twitch then finally gives up "place your hands on my back, pour your magic in me and say this three times to break free from the silver in the sky I shall give you some of mine"
I nod and wrap my arms around him, pulling him in an embrace and palm his back
"To break free from the silver in the sky I shall give you some of mine" I pour my magic in him
He screams and tries to let go, pushing me with a massive strength, I drop a hand to the ground and wield out ties of white aura and wrap it around our ankles, planting me and Elias in our ground "to break free from the silver in the sky I shall give you some of mine" I pour more and my breath accelerates
His claws dig deep in my back and I suppress a scream and tighten my hold on him "to break free from the silver in the sky I shall give you some of mine" I pour more and more and his roar pierces my ear before he finally stops, his limbs transform back, the furry ears and fangs are gone.
The ties dissolve into white smoke. My vision blurs and I feel lightheaded, I sway and before I collapse Elias catches my arm and pulls me into his chest
"That's why you can't, your magic is already lesser than any elite and now you used a lot of it"
I tilt my head up to meet his eyes. He is right, the amount of magic I have is the least among any elite "it will be restored it's nothing serious, you were in pain so it's worth it" I smile "even though I don't know anything about you, even though I stripped you away from everyone you love and humiliated you yet" I let out a breath, taking in the sight of his beautiful eyes "yet, I've found you proving me wrong when I believed I'll always be fine on my own"
Who is Elias to me?
I don't know
Liar, deep in your heart you know.
"Damn it Sylvia" he tugs me closer so my head rests on his shoulder, his hands go up my back and stop
"What the--" he lifts his head for a better look at the holes of blood there "I did this?"
"It wasn't truly you"
His lips tremble "I'll heal you" his hands are shaking "I'm sorry" I feel his magic in me "I'm sorry I'm sorry"
I pull back and cup his face "what are you apologizing for?" His eyes are empty and my heart shatters
"I-I just now--"
"No Elias, what are you apologizing for?" I've been there too
I see the rage of many emotions as they collide in his eyes. A mix of grief and sorrow and so much hurt before he sighs "let me heal you first"