Immortal Scars by A L Williams

Author:A L Williams [Williams, A L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-11-13T16:00:00+00:00

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May 20, 1792

Lucifer has so many secrets.. He carries the world on his shoulders. He has wounds that run deep. I pray that I can support and help him as he heals. I hope he can find worth in this life for his son.

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I woke up with my head pressed against a soft pillow, birds singing outside the window. The sun shimmered low in the sky through the blinds as I rolled to my back, flopping my hand to the other side of the bed; my hand landing on the warm sheets. I searched and found Andrew not there. The sound of the shower caught my attention. My face warmed as I sat up and I smiled. I had never fallen asleep with anyone. He was so warm and safe. I searched the apartment as the light cast streaks across the walls. I swung my legs over the side of the bed and I froze when realization hit me.

The blade.

When the water stopped, anxiety washed over me.

Would he see it?

What would he say?

Would he judge me?

All these thoughts ran through my mind. I couldn't remember if I had tucked it far enough behind the shampoo bottle.

The bathroom door opened, and I watched Andrew walked over with a towel wrapped low around his waist. “How long?” he said. The blade shimmered in his hand. I looked away. Fingers brushed across my cheek, forcing me to look up. "I won't judge you. I promise." My heart slowed as he continued to gaze down at me with soft eyes. I nuzzled his palm, wanting to wrap myself around him and never let go.

“I was born in seventeen-sixty-eight and was a slave until that day.” My voice broke, my mother’s charred, lifeless body flashing in my mind. “I wasn’t paying attention and ran right into Master’s—” I tensed.

You’re not a slave anymore.

I shook my head. “Thomas Miller, the plantation owner's son.” I looked down, remembering it like it was yesterday. “My mother came after me and apologized to him, but he was already angry.” Andrew remained silent, only placing his hand on top of mine, stroking my clammy skin. I took deep breaths. “He was trying to save face in front of his friends. I didn’t care what happened to me, but my mom did nothing wrong. That was all that was going through my mind. And when he grabbed her by the hair, fire burst out from me, setting the whole plantation ablaze. Including my mother.” My body shook.

He pulled me against him, wrapping his arms around me. Tears rushed out, falling down my face. I promised myself I would not break down like this again, but he did things to me that made me feel vulnerable. And it scared me to death.

He caressed my skin, kissing the side of my head as I melted into him. When the sobbing subsided, I peered up at him and his eyes sparkled with affection, warming my cold heart. “It wasn’t your fault,” he said. I looked away, pulling my lip between my teeth.

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