Chapter twenty-one:Fractured truths

Chapter twenty-one:Fractured truths


Seraphina POV

It was Lena. And she didn’t look happy to discover me snooping around. She was quick to drag me out of the room and away from it.

Even though every fiber of my being wanted to return and figure out more, she only let go of my hands when we were safely in my room.

“How reckless can you be to wander into the king's private study?”

“I saw pictures of me, from when I was a child till I grew.”

Lena's eyes widened. “That’s impossible, the king didn’t know of your existence until now.”

“I’m beginning to think it’s a lie, he knew me, and somehow my being here has never felt more unsafe.”

Lena was quiet for a while, and she paced about the room. Before finally stopping.

“Was it just pictures that you saw?”

“Yes of me and granny.”

“Then he must have just been checking on his mother, he probably missed her.”

“Then why act like he knew nothing of my existence?”

Lena huffed another breath. Her stoic expression was now masked in worry and fear.

“Grandma knew of my uncle the king, and yet she didn’t send me to him, there’s a reason for it I’m sure,”

“Well the academy she sent you to hasn’t exactly turned out safe has it? Twenty students died! And with the way things are more would come if we don’t stop it.”

I swallowed hard. I murdered those children, It may have been Kyros who controlled the wheel but it was my power, It seemed my fate was to bring destruction to everyone around me.

“How can we stop it?”

Lena opened her mouth to say something but instead it ended up as a sigh.

“If you know something please tell me, I want this all gone.”

“Firstly I’ll have to suspend you from the academy grounds, the killings happen cause you’re there, then I’d leave you with the witch Annika who would help you master your powers.”

When they said the truth was bitter, I hadn’t realized that they meant it this way.

I didn’t wish to remain at the palace, with an uncle I didn’t know, elders who hate me, but it was the right thing to do.

“I’m sorry. I know I should protect you, but I can’t do that if you don’t learn so yourself, I don’t know how to protect you from you.”

“It’s okay. I understand.”

No, I didn’t. “How long do I have to stay here?”

“Till you’ve mastered the powers,”

There was a knock heard on the door, cutting through our interactions.

“Come in.” 

The door flared. Ronan.

He looked between me and Lena, his icy blue eyes scowling immediately. 

“I’ll talk to the king of the arrangements, In the meantime get some rest.”

I nodded and watched her leave,

After she was gone I collapsed on the bed, Ronan rushed to me.

“Are you okay? What did she want?”

His eyes were filled with worry and concern, I didn’t deserve such, all I deserve is a lonely path away from everyone.

It’s the only way I can protect them, and so I shifted, giving space between us.

Ronan grumbled said he didn’t like it, but before he could grab me by the waist I spoke up.

“Lena said I have to stay back at the palace and learn how to control my powers.”

“That’s bullshit. The academy is the one that teaches students, not the palace.”

“I know. But my presence has hurt people and it would continue to do so as I’m there, I suppose it’s the best decision for everyone.”

Ronan snarled then he dragged me by my waist so I landed straight on his lap.

“I don’t care for everyone, you’re my world. And I need you by my side.”

My heart squeezed painfully
“I wish it were easy for me to feel that way too, but it’s not. Plus staying by my side would only cause destruction.”

“Nonsense.”

“It’s not. I saw us in my vision, killing innocent people. Together, that’s not the partner I want.”

Ronan's chest heaved up powerfully. “What are you saying?”

“I’m saying we put an end to this. Whatever is between us. For good.”

His eyes immediately flashed with hurt, “I’m not leaving you. And that’s final.”

“Stop being so stubborn. Go back to the academy, I don’t belong—“

He stopped me when he captured my lips, kissing me like I was his only air, his kisses were intense, and they made my heart ache in all the right ways.

He held my head and bit down my lower lips then sucked on it. I was going to miss this.

His impulsiveness, I didn’t wish to let go, I don’t want to. I’m scared to go on without him.

But if anything happened to him cause of me. I could never live with myself, and even as the tears fell down my eyes, so did my lips carry out what my words couldn’t.

He pulled away from the kiss, cleaning my tears with his thumb, “I'll stay right here by your side.”

I wanted to argue, but this was our last moment together, and I didn’t want to spend it arguing,

I pulled my body from his, then changed position so I would be straddling him.

I placed my hands behind his shoulders, and over the large expanse of his chest, I reached for the first button of his shirt and undid it.

“Make love to me Ronan.”

And he did listen, he unbuttoned his shirt and was soon tossing it to the floor. I was given the sight of his glorious naked abs. My throat watered.

His hands went to my dress, and he got rid of it smoothly in one go.

Then my blue bra went next. He sucked in deep breaths at the sight of my breasts.

His gaze was fixated on them, as those entranced by it, I felt divine just by being looked at by him.

Then he leaned and captured one of my nipples into his large mouth, I wasn’t entirely big, but I wasn’t small either,

But his large hands cupped my breast and it did fit perfectly, my feet curled at the sensation spreading through my body.

I wanted more, and as though he read my mind, he took his trousers off, then had me squatting all so I could reposition back into his large cock.

Which was stretching my inside as high as possible. I gritted my teeth cause of the uncomfortable nature.

“Breath.” He urged. And I focused on that.

“Move slowly.” He instructed me again, and I followed, and oh. The sensations that spread through my body, it was like experiencing a million stars at the same time.

He released low grunts, which caused my stomach to reverberate and my core to soak even more.

I moved my hips, up, down, and sideways.

I just went with the flow, I loved how I was the one taking my pleasure, I love the way his eyes rolled, his chest released grunts. 

I wanted to get lost in it all, but it seemed Ronan had had enough with my teasing.

For he was soon turning me till my back was on the bed, he raised both my legs, so he could enter deeper, and I almost saw the stars.

Nothing mattered. No curse. No ancient promises. Just him.

He had increased his thrust, moving powerfully like he was meant to own power. 

I was totally under his mercy, and that made my juice flow out even more. 

“Fuck yes. Oh, Ronan.” I moaned out as he increased his thrusts, his grunts were everything to me, watching him lose control.

It meant the world to me. And soon my boy couldn’t hold it in any longer, I was immediately convulsing and it was like seeing bright stars.

Ronan's heavy grunts and the feel of his semen entering me meant he followed shortly,

He pulled out of me, then pulled me close to his body, to cuddle into our warmth.

He smelled of his cedar wood and mint, but this time I could smell me, on him.

The very thought gave me this sense of possessiveness over him.

Like he was truly mine, and no one could ever stop it.

He placed a kiss on my forehead,

I wanted to say it, so bad.

I love you.

But I couldn’t. No, I held back, I was scared I would falter and change my mind if he said it back, and I was scared he wouldn’t say it back.

So instead I snuggled into the crook of his neck, sniffling his amazing scent. I wanted it imprinted on my memory forever.

His breathing steadied and soon slowed, I raised my eyes to see he was fast asleep,

And that too peacefully, how can a man manage to look dangerous and still so peaceful at the same time.

I touched his face, and my heart almost went out, I would never get to see him again, never get to feel him.

The tears flowed. And I didn’t bother to stop them. It was my silent way of saying goodbye.