The Entanglement {Book 1}

Chapter 39: What Will you Fight for?

"Where on earth have you two been? I've been looking everywhere for you two." Damien exclaimed while the two of us stand in front of him like scolded children. The walk back to the courtyard was silent and I wondered if she wanted me to come clean to them. They were all standing in front of us, and if any time was perfect, to tell the truth, this would be it. I looked over at her and her eyes screamed don't. I turned my attention back to Damien,

"I just wandered off, I'm not feeling party-ish right now," I admit and his eyes grow concerned. He stepped forward and rubbed my shoulders,

"Was it too early? I thought you were comfortable with everything." he rushes out

"I am...Its just...today is my mothers birthday."

"I'm an idiot," he mumbles before wrapping his muscular arms around me. I lay my head on his chest and find myself bursting into tears. It could be all the information I was just given about Sabin dying or the fact that in no time Daine is coming here full storm. My life was spiraling and soon I would have to say goodbye to someone I love.

"Shh" he cooed and I felt other hands on my arms and back. I knew it was Jace and Alina there to provide comfort. I peeked an eye over at Sabin who went back to staring off into the distance. I wonder how she is processing this. I know she wouldn't want us all sad and mopey over her demise. She would want us to celebrate and that's exactly what I would give to her. I pulled away from them and wiped my eyes,

"But I don't want to be sad, I'm so tired of being sad. I want to celebrate...with all of you. Can we just make the ceremony private?" I ask

"Absolutely, let me tell the guest now," Jace replies with a smile and steps off. The four of us headed back to the now diminishing party. Alina slid right next to me,

"There is something else bothering you." I turn to look at her,

"How do you know?" I ask. I already know its no point in lying to her.

"I can see a deeper sadness in your eyes," she replies back and I give her a shy smile

"Not sadness, joy." I lie and walk a little closer to Damien. I wrap my arm around him and he gives my hand a comforting pat. Once the party had cleared out of all unwanted guest, we all ate, open gifts laughed and enjoyed each other's company. When I went to the gift table to grab another one Sabin followed behind,

"I know what your trying to do here," she whispers

"What do you mean?" I asked coyly as I inspect one of the gifts

"Thank you," she replies as she pats my back and walks off. I smile lightly and turn around with a medium sized gift,

"What do you guys think it is?" I ask with a smile on my face

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I always hated secrets. This entire realm was built on secrets. Vampires were hidden from the humans by the human leaders. Witches were hidden by choice and wolves...well wolves hid themselves to avoid all human, witch, and vampire conflict. Everything has always been secretive since the beginning of time. Holding in secrets makes me feel like something is rolling around in my stomach. Like a small rock is tumbling through my stomach. I haven't mentioned the warning that I received from my brother or from Theodore. Nor have I mentioned that Sabin is sick. All of these secrets were only weighing on my conscious.

I walked around aimlessly in the large study on the first floor. Perhaps they're books on how to reverse the poison. We probably haven't looked everywhere and if there is still a chance to save her then I want to find it. I began avidly looking through the bookshelves for anything witch-related. Surprisingly I found a black magic spell book, I grabbed it and sat down on the small couch. I shuffled through the pages.