Chapter 124 Part 9

Chapter 124 Part 9
Ardin

I hope that Damon tells her fully about that video. Damon just named it, but he didn't know that it was going to be released. Hailey tied it to the charity, and I helped spin it so it would be beneficial. It's a story of triumph. It showed how Lynn conquered the fears she had and just let go. I saw her achieve bliss, and I know that others will too. Kyle convinced Damon and Bob that he would take the heat once Lynn found out. He might reconsider that once he faces his punishment.

We should have all gotten together and talked to her about it. If we worked together, we could have convinced her. I know that they ran off to talk. If they fuck they had better keep the noise down.

The longer I am here, the more I think Tony was right. Serge wants Lynn. Perhaps at first, he thought he could dominate her and just take her. Maybe he thought she could take him to Lady Darkness. Now that Lynn revealed her cards, he knows she's Lady Darkness. I see the want in his eyes even if he's trying to mask it. I know that look because I had it for years. He now sees Lynn. He truly sees her, and what he sees, he longs for.

Serge asks, “How often do they do this?”

“A lot. He usually carries her around, too. I think he must touch her because he's still trying to believe that it's all real.”

Serge inquires. “But you're not. Why? Because I can tell that you love her.”

I smile. “You're right, I do love her. I have loved her for a decade. She pulled me from my grief. She gave me her friendship and love that day. It's always been her and it always will be.”

“Love at first sight?” He asks.

“Yes. I never believed in it, but Lynn is proof that it exists. I think Damon had it too. Perhaps he was lust at first sight, but love was there too. I know it!”

Serge sighs. “I will never have that.”

I see some of myself in him. Lynn is willing to give him a week to come to terms with his feelings. He needs to do the one thing Damon did right. Tell her before a decade goes by. 

“But I think you could or maybe do.” He just looks at me. I know that I'm on to something. “I saw all of your correspondence with Lynn when you thought she was Lady Darkness. Then I saw it shift just slightly. I know you figured out who she was. I think you wanted her to choose for you.

That's why you asked if she was the path to love or destruction. Because in reality, she's both to you. She is your destruction because she will free you from who you once were. That scares the shit out of you just like becoming a father scares the shit out of Damon. One day that asshole will admit it. But are you ready to admit to yourself who Lynn is to you?”

Serge lets out a huge sigh as he runs his hand over his face. “I still don't know for sure.”

“I think you do, but you aren't ready to admit it fully yet. But I think you will,” I try to reassure him. I was where he's at but he was never her friend first. He has nothing to lose if she doesn't feel the same, while I had everything to lose.

“It could cost me my brother,” he admits.

“I doubt it. Now, if you tried to kidnap Lynn, then yes, that would cost you not just Damon but your life,” I reply.

Serge closes his eyes and rests the back of his head against the wall as if hoping for divine intervention. “I don't know if I can admit any of this.”

“You will have a week to find out. I suggest that you use it.” I want Lynn to be happy. I saw how she played with both Damon and Serge. I also saw how they played back. I saw disappointment on Lynn's face when Serge backed off. I understand that fear and uncertainty made him back off. It nearly did me too. No matter what happens, I want Lynn to be happy and safe. I will do anything to make those things happen!