The Dark Society

78

In collaboration with Lyndsey and Alex's recent behavior Karen's uprising was equally detrimental. Nevertheless, she despised Sabrina and Luis's attraction had only complicated matters.

Not forgetting, Sabrina was Tatum's spiritual guide and they needed to reunite. Meanwhile, Karen occupied the shoreline pondering Luen's proposal.

She felt compelled to act despite the risks though such a choice would change everything. Yet, leaving things to chance Alex soon arrived seemingly anxious and uneasy.

"Why ask to see me...?" he demanded. "You made it clear it was over between us."

She turned and gazed over the waves.

"I couldn't have you believing the worst now could I?"

"Why shouldn't I, or for that matter anyone else?"

Her responses varied as the sunset accented the dusk.

"It's complicated, but I have a solution."

He ached to hold her and say everything would be fine, but Karen was beyond help regardless of the urge. On a different note, a nagging loyalty persisted and he wouldn't abandon her.

"You have to walk away..." he pleaded. "From the synagogue, Luen, the sisterhood, everything. Leave it all behind before it destroys you."

"That's impossible and you know it..." she verified. "Besides, you wouldn't expect me to stop being who I am would you?"

Alex hesitated, not wanting to indulge her appetites.

"Your feelings for me aren't real and they never have been."

Karen adopted a charming smirk.

"If that's true then why did you come to the villa and wait?"

He felt composed but was left to ponder the perfect question. Yet, with everything, he loved her and Karen knew it.

"I don't know."

She corrected.

"You're not a good liar..." Karen insisted. "Plus, there's no need to worry since I'll shortly set things right."

Alex settled.

"Meaning?"

"Meaning; if you wanted to leave you'd done it already."

He didn't dispute the claim knowing everything was true, but she was a danger to everyone and needed intervention.

"Let me help you."

She stared.

"You're not turning against me, are you?"

Alex gazed.

"Of course not..." he answered. "But, what do you want?"

She squinted and smiled.

"What every witch stands entitled to of course."

Alex drew closer now understanding her inner desires. However, since he couldn't change her mind he challenged Karen's emotions.

"In that case, I choose to walk away."

She abruptly retreated since Alex was defying her wishes, but as the urge to retaliate grew Karen resisted. Seeing this, he grew distraught knowing she was changing.

"That's not what I want."

Alex hesitated.

"I can't trust you."

Karen's anger surged while recalling her and Luis's last encounter. By the same token, he'd also eluded her manipulative advances, but she wouldn't relinquish the advantage over his best friend.

"Go; if that's what you want."

Alex sulked.

"I should, but I can't."

"In that case, understand why I have to see this through," she countered. "More so, I need to know you'll be there no matter what happens."

He lamented.

"Karen, this obsession will destroy you..." he advised. "And I won't watch you condemn yourself."

She neared.

"Then help me."