The Cursed Pharaoh's Bride

Chapter 20: The Aftermath

Author's Note: Hey, Readers! Looks like Carolina and Elijah are starting to make peace with each other ;). Let's see how cozy Carolina is willing to get with Elijah now that she's decided to give him a real chance. This chapter's going to be a little longer than usual. Hope you enjoy! And don't forget to leave a vote if you like what you're reading so far :) -- M.H.

Carolina

I let out a groan as I stretch out my body, finally waking up from the best dream ever. I don't think I've ever woken up this refreshed in my entire life. I suddenly shoot up from my bed, glancing around the room. Elijah isn't here. For whatever reason, the thought of waking up without him near by makes me feel a pang of hurt in my chest.

I shake my head. We're just on better terms for right now. That's all. My face then heats up at the thought of the kiss we shared last night. That was just a moment a weakness, right? It's not like we'll do that again soon. We're not dating or anything. Somehow I don't really like the thought of that. Especially since no one has ever kissed me the way Elijah kissed me. Not even my last boyfriend.

No. The kiss was just a spur of the moment situation. I must have still been feeling the fear and adrenaline from getting attacked, and I was just feeling comfort in knowing that Elijah had been one of the people who saved me. It's not like I actually would've kissed him otherwise, right?

I manage to pull my mind away from the kiss long enough to go through everything that happened leading up to that moment. A shiver runs down my spine at the thought of Professor Cohen. When I confronted him on the school campus, he must have figured out who I was to Elijah. But how? Did he know about me since the trip in Egypt? And if he did, why did he wait to come after me now? We've been back in the city for almost three months.

Then there's Charles. I glance out my window and notice a familiar black car parked across the street. He's still here. Since meeting him, it was pretty obvious that he came off as...overconfident. I never would have thought he actually acted beneath anyone. What are the chances the person he acts under is Elijah? Did he know about me since Egypt, too?

My thoughts are interrupted by the sound of my phone buzzing. The message is from none other than Elijah.

'Good morning, beautiful. How are you feeling?'

My heart skips a beat and I hesitate before replying. 'I feel a lot better than I did these past three days.'

His response is immediate. 'So do I. I hope you enjoyed last night's sleep as much as I did.' I feel my face heat up. Curse him for being able to feel my feelings. He probably even knows I was dreaming about him.

He then sends me another text saying, 'I still haven't gotten my license yet but I was wondering if you could meet me today. Perhaps for lunch?'

I let out a nervous breath. Should I? A part of me feels like seeing him again is not a good idea. I mean, I was just attacked a few hours ago just because this secret society believes I'm his soulmate. But then there's this other part of me that wouldn't mind seeing him again. Especially after that kiss. That part of me must be crazy.

'Is it even safe for me to be near you right now? I thought we had to lay low.'

Elijah doesn't respond so I take that as my cue to get out of bed and leave my phone for a while. After getting my basic morning routine out of the way, I walk into the kitchen and find Tori brewing some coffee. I gladly pull out a mug for myself and not so subtly place it next to hers so she can pour me some.

Tori shakes her head but smiles to herself. "How are you feeling?" she asks.

"I'm feeling a lot better," I say as I pull out a pan and the carton of eggs from the fridge.