Entangle by Autumn Key

Author:Autumn Key [Key, Autumn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Creativi•Tea House
Published: 2023-09-26T00:00:00+00:00

EVAN

“Are you going to talk to me about what happened?” Evander asks.

We’re sitting on my tiny balcony drinking beer and looking out over the glittering lights of Chicago. “First, you have to answer my questions.”

“Fair enough.”

“How are you immortal? I mean how does that even work?”

He grins. “Well, I don’t grow older, and I don’t die. Next question.”

“Do you get sick?”

“No. I can be injured though, but I heal fast.”

I have so many questions, it’s impossible to know what to ask next. “When were you born?”

He raises an eyebrow at me. “You sure you want to know?”

“Yeah!”

“345 BC, in Thrace, Greece.”

I shake my head and take a drink of my beer. “You’re so full of shit.”

“I didn’t think you would believe me.”

“How can I? That makes you older than Jesus!”

“I’m aware.” He doesn’t flinch. Is he really telling me the truth?

“Wait! Thrace? Is that why it’s your last name?”

“Yes. Back then we didn’t have surnames. It was more important whose bloodline you came from.”

“And who was yours?” I ask.

“You wouldn’t recognize any of the names. Well, not my father’s, or his father’s. Adam is at the end of the line.”

I shake my head. “Hell, I don’t know what to ask now.”

“Well, how about if I explain? I was born immortal. I am Phayed the same as my mother. When I was old enough, I joined Alexander’s army. My purpose was to gather strategic information from the dying.”

“By reading their thoughts?”

“And memories. Sometimes the information came through their confessions. I’ve been mistaken for an angel, or a demon, more times than I can recollect.”

“Alexander the Great?” I ask in disbelief as I connect the dots.

“Takes you a minute to catch up, doesn’t it?” he asks with a chuckle.

“In my defense, this is insane. I’m sorry, but I’m not sure I can believe what you’re telling me.”

“Can’t blame you for that. As I told you, there are many things in this world that you are not aware of, and that don’t fit into the idealized box that is considered reality.”

“Phayed.” I repeat the word to myself, so I won’t forget it. “What’s it like living forever?”

His expression turns serious as he turns his attention back to the cityscape. “Lonely, Evan. When I was younger, it was amazing. I felt invincible. I was to some extent, but when you lose your family and friends over and over again, it’s unbearable. It’s why I don’t form relationships.”

“But you’re attempting to be friends with me?”

“Fate,” he reminds me.

“Yeah, fate. I think Luke and I are fated.”

“What about Rachel?” he asks.

My heart twists a little. “I don’t know.”

“You still love her?”

“Of course, I do, but…”

“She broke your heart.” I nod. “You reconciled with Luke, and now look how close the two of you are. Will you consider giving her another chance?” he asks.

“I think, deep down, I want that, but what are the chances that two people will love me at the same time? It seems the odds are against us. Plus, she was the one who broke things off.

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