The Return by Lana Melyan

Author:Lana Melyan [Melyan, Lana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-02T16:00:00+00:00

“Stay away from her,” said Ruben, looking down at Alec. “Stop trying to get in her good book. That will never happen. Not just because you’re on the wrong side. She sacrificed herself for the greater good, and everything you did, you did for yourself. You killed someone to get what you want. She’ll never forgive you, if that’s what you’re after. And I think that’s what you’re hoping for. You’re not so stupid to let your imagination go further than that.” Ruben left the room.

“Eternity is a long time,” muttered Alec under his breath. He remained sitting for a minute, then got to his feet and pulled up his shirt. The wound was almost healed.

“I see you got your first injury.”

Alec turned around to see Fray standing in the doorway.

“It’s nothing,” said Alec. “It’s almost gone.”

“It must be a very deep cut, to take so long to heal,” said Fray in a casual tone. “But I wasn’t speaking about your physical wound. I meant your emotional trauma.”

Alec glared at him. “I’m fine.”

“Are you? I’m sure she showed you who she really is, that she is not the Amanda you knew.”

“No, she isn’t. She’s much better now. Beautiful, strong, smart. Daring. Everything I desired.”

“But she is Eleanor, who loves Craig. She stabbed you because she hates you. Aren’t you disappointed? Your heart isn’t broken?”

“I’m not an idiot.” Alec looked at the blood on his shirt. He picked up his graduation gown. “After what I’ve done, I didn’t expect anything better.”

“After what you’ve done?”Fray chuckled. “The fight hasn’t even begun.”

“I understand that,” Alec said, pulling on the gown. “And you can count on me.”

Fray gazed at him. “I need to know I can trust you. What we’re planning will make everything much worse for you. It’ll make her hate you even more. Are you ready for that?”

“I said I’m in. I’ll do whatever you need me to do, but on one condition—Eleanor stays alive.”

“Alec, think what you’re asking for.” Fray’s voice hardened. “If she had the dagger right now, she would have killed you.”

“You’re right.” Alec nodded. “But in the end, she was glad it wasn’t the dagger she stabbed me with. You know why? Because she would have become a killer, like me. She knows I did what I did because you told me to. It’s not me she really hates, it’s you. I’m not saying she wouldn’t try to hurt me again. But she knows that hurting me will not make her pain go away. You’re the one she wants to kill. You ruined her life, and if she could, she would kill you without a second of hesitation.” Alec paused for a few seconds. Looking at Fray’s frowning face, he stepped closer. “I know you care about me,” he said softly. “And you don’t want anything bad to happen to me. I’m the only human you’ve ever been close to. I care about you, too. You’re the only real parent I’ve ever had. And I want you to know I’ll never betray you.

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