How To Tame A Tyrant 2: A Gamer's Quest To Conquer Six Evils (Tyrant Tamer Series) by Jin Holland

Author:Jin Holland [Holland, Jin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Independent
Published: 2024-09-11T00:00:00+00:00

Twenty

Ties That Bind

The days that followed were a blur of color and movement, each brushstroke on the massive canvas drawing Edith further into a world where Galen was at the center. The mural was coming together in a way that exceeded even her wildest expectations—a fusion of her dark, visceral style with the more traditional, refined techniques that Galen had introduced. It was as though their two souls were merging on the wall, each stroke of paint a reflection of the strange, intoxicating bond that had formed between them.

Edith couldn’t remember the last time she had felt so alive, so utterly consumed by her art. Every day, she found herself anticipating Galen’s arrival, the way he would stand back and observe her work with that intense, thoughtful expression. She had come to crave his praise, his admiration, even his gentle critiques that made her heart flutter with a mix of frustration and something else—something she wasn’t quite ready to name.

As the mural grew, so did her obsession with him. It was no longer just the art that drove her; it was him. His presence was a constant, intoxicating force, pulling her in, making her want to be closer, to understand him in ways that terrified and thrilled her in equal measure. She found herself lingering near him, studying the way his hands moved, the way his eyes darkened with concentration, the rare moments when he allowed a small, almost imperceptible smile to tug at the corners of his lips. It was as if he cast a spell on her.

But just as she felt herself getting closer, he would pull away, creating a distance that left her feeling cold and desperate for his warmth. It was maddening, this push-and-pull, like a game she couldn’t quite figure out. And yet, it only made her want him more.

Tonight was no different. They were working late again, the only light in the vast room coming from the candles that flickered on the walls. Edith was lost in her work, the brush in her hand moving almost of its own accord as she added the finishing touches to a particularly difficult section. Galen stood beside her, close enough that she could feel the heat radiating from his body, but just far enough that it was infuriating.

“You’re doing wonderfully,” he murmured, his voice low and soothing, like a gentle caress against her skin. “I knew you would.”

She didn’t respond, her focus entirely on the mural. But she felt a thrill at his words, a small, almost dangerous satisfaction at his approval.

“I couldn’t have done it without you,” she found herself saying, the admission slipping out before she could stop it.

He was silent for a moment, and she could feel his eyes on her, intense and probing. “I’m glad I could help,” he finally said, his tone softening. “But this… this is your work, Edith. Your vision.”

A warmth spread through her chest at his words, a warmth that was quickly followed by a cold, sharp stab of something darker when he suddenly stepped back, creating that damned distance again.

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