Hidden Empress

Chapter 9

Edward's pov

I sighed as I hugged Alina. It seems my little speech had gotten to her. I also knew I pushed her to have my way but I did it because I care. I understood the pain of losing someone and keeping the pain bottled up will only cause more grief and hate. And I also did it because I like Alina. I can't explain it. My spirit just agrees with her. I can feel a hole that has been in my heart for over twenty years fill up. The hole that Melissa's death caused. I escorted her to a chair and sat opposite her. No words needed to be said. She knew I was waiting for her to tell me everything. Like they say, a problem shared is a problem solved. Perhaps in a twisted way, her telling me might  help her ease pain. Or worsen it. I can't really tell. Or we could join our pains together and comfort each other. I know what you are thinking. No i don't mean that way. Get your mind off the gutter. She hiccuped, trying to control her tears. Quietly she started to speak. I guess you are gonna have to wait till she's through to see my reaction because right now, I don't know what to expect.
"I can't tell you everything yet. But I'll tell you the little I can" Alina said. I nodded at her and replied "It alright. Go on" She took a deep breath and started. "I'm running from Alice, the witch. She attacked and killed my family. I was right there when it happened. Watching the whole thing. She slaughtered them right before my eyes. I managed to escape. My family sacrificed their lives for me to escape. Layla sacrificed herself to give me time to run. I can't let their deaths be in vain. No I must have my revenge. I will have my revenge. But I need you to trust me. I'll never hurt anyone without a cause. Please just trust me"
She stared at me her eyes pleading for me to believe her. I wiped my face with my hands confused. I just wish she trusted me enough to tell me everything. But I guess time will tell. She'll learn to trust me with time. I understood her fears. I understood she was being cautious. I understood she was scared. I understood everything and I'll respect that. So I decided to take a step forward and trust her. I smiled and assured her.
"It's alright Alina, I understand your point and I trust you. But I want you to know that you are not alone in this. I know how it feels to lose someone so brutally to Alice. I watched my elder sister being raped and killed by Alice. I was seven years old then but I remember it clearly as if it was yesterday. Our parents had been killed earlier by her warriors but right before they could get to us, my sister grabbed my hand and we ran. We were running for days and thought we had finally lost them when they just appeared out of nowhere. They died me down and made sure I watch while they took turns raping her. I'll never forget her screams, her tears, her plea for me to look away but I just couldn't. Even when they had killed her, I just stood there and watched her mangled body. So you see that I understand. I understand everything and I want you to know you can trust me. If you need anything, I'll be there!" When I concluded my story, her jaw was dropped open. I knew she was shocked and surprised by my story. Who wouldn't be? It's a common reaction anytime I tell my story. I decided then and there to take a leap. Before she could say anything, I continued with an offer "I want to join you. I want to help you revenge against Alice. No, that came out wrong. I need you Alina. I need your help. I want to destroy Alice too. I need to avenge my sister. I want her spirit to rest. I want us to work together. You know Alice is not easy to defeat. Several have tried and failed. We need each other. It's all up to you whether we work together on this"
I could practically see the wheels turning in her head. She was considering my offer. Good. If she accepts, I'll be happy. I'll finally avenge my sister's death and send her spirit to eternity. But I can't do it alone. I need help. I would have asked Williams for help and he would have agreed but I don't want to put his life in danger. I can't risk that. He's just too important to me. So I'm asking someone who doesn't care about death. Someone who has faced incredible odds and still came out strong. Someone who has the same goal. Someone obviously strong enough. Someone with magic.
I need Alina.

Short? I'm sorry, my brain just shut down. Writers block.