The Dark Rose 🌹 {18+}

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'Waiting hurts. Forgetting hurts. But not knowing which decision to take can sometimes be the most painful...' - Jose N. Harris

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It's been two days since Caleb escaped and Aurélien was none the wiser that it was me who helped. The guard who I had compelled to take the blame had now taken up residence in Caleb's old cell. Aurélien saw this as a fitting punishment for him stealing his keys and allowing a prisoner to escape.

I was just happy they hadn't found Caleb, wondering where he was and what he was doing right now.

I hope he continues to help humanity, now that he's a vampire he has a great leverage and I hope it doesn't get wasted. If he even saves one human from a fate such as mine, I would be forever grateful.

As for my fate...

Me and Aldéric have spent some time together, having causal conversations and enjoying each others company mostly. I've decided against avoiding him and to be honest I don't want to avoid him. Before my inevitable departure, I wish to make the most out of our time together.

However, right now whilst I sit in my little quiet place, reading a book, he is busy debating with his father regarding me, still fighting to keep me.

I can already imagine how that conversation is going...

I've come to learn that he and his father are both equally stubborn. Though, Aldéric won't give up, risking the strain between he and his father to grow.

I hate that my presence is causing all these issues.

I return my attention back towards the book in my lap, allowing the silence to draw me further into the world of the book rather than my fucked up reality. I have the fireplace crackling in the background, bathing me in delicious warmth as I cozy up on the couch, a blanket, that Aldéric had given me to keep warm, wrapped around my legs. This was a readers heaven.

As time draws on I can feel my surroundings becoming a distant memory as I read, the plot thickening, my imagination taking over completely.

"What are you reading?"

My heart leaps out of my chest, screaming in surprise when I find Luther staring down at me. I hadn't even heard the door open let alone know he was there. "You need to be careful, I'm only human, you could easily have given me a heart attack."

He shakes his head, chuckling at me, "Please, you're in perfect health. It would take a lot more than that for you to have a heart attack."

That doesn't make me feel any better.

I narrow my eyes, reluctantly closing my book, "I take it you've finally managed to escape King Matthias and prince Francis?"

He nods his head whilst placing both hands in his trouser pockets, "Sorry it's taken me a while but I'm here now."

I acknowledge his apology, smiling up at him, "It's fine, any news on my brothers?"

It's been a good week or so, surely they're ready to come and get me by now.

The longer I remain, the harder it is for me to leave. The time spent with Aldéric makes me doubt whether or not I should choose to leave. Perhaps a life with him is plausible and could come into being. I shake my head, it's all just wishful thinking.