The Devil's Fool: A Paranormal Vampire Romance Novel (Devil Series Book 1) by Raven Steele

Author:Raven Steele [Steele, Raven]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-03-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

I had nowhere else to go but to my room. I could run away but I wouldn’t get very far, especially with Hunwald who could track anything. He’d followed me to my room and remained camped just outside. He frightened me as much as Boaz. I collapsed on top of my bed in frustration.

Escape was not an option unless I used magic. A big part of me itched to do just that, but I held back, knowing I wouldn’t be able to control myself if I did. Dark magic was too addicting, and I didn’t know how to use anything else more powerful to combat Boaz if it came to that.

Had I discovered Boaz's deceit only a few days ago, I wouldn't have cared as long as I had Boaz and that power. But then everything had changed when the strange vampire in the city had touched me. That tiny sliver of light that had passed between us had pushed back some of the darkness in my mind, like the sun parting the sky after a storm, and finally I could see the devastation I had caused, not only to myself, but to others too.

I rolled over on the crumpled blankets, tears burning my eyes. I thought about the injection Boaz had given me. I was immortal. I didn’t know what that meant exactly or how it would affect my future, but it couldn’t be good. Any creation of Boaz’s should be destroyed.

Wouldn’t death be better than to be like the black wolf that shadowed him day and night? Was my magic the only good thing about me? I had more to offer. Didn’t I?

Several hours passed while I tried to decide between life and death. I had harmed so many people! I thought specifically of Helen and Harriet. Pain wracked my chest and I rubbed at it as if I could make the hurt go away.

I paused, my hand clenched tight at my stomach. Madelyn would be so disappointed in me. I should feel pain. I should suffer just like all of my victims. Death would be too easy. Somehow I had to make things right, no matter how difficult. Starting with swearing off magic for good.

And with that seemingly small decision, the flame in my heart, already lit by the vampire I’d met in the city, grew, and I felt hope for the future.

The lights flipped on. Still wide-awake, I shielded my eyes from the glare, but when my parents walked through the door, I jumped to my feet and scooted backwards into the wall. Memories of the abuse they had inflicted upon me flooded my mind, and I thought I might drown in them. But then I drew in a deep breath, in and out, and cleared my head. I had to be strong for what was to come.

Sable crossed the room with a smile that made me think she’d just won a beauty contest. Her hair was pulled up into a tight French twist, and

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