Chapter 97: PECULIAR BLOOD

Edeline “Edeline, please wait,” he called softly. I kept walking towards my house, deliberately ignoring him. He was with Tatiana now, exactly where he wanted to be. I couldn’t believe he’d accuse me of trying to force him to choose between us. I had never intended that. I merely stated that I wouldn’t wait for him forever, but things had changed with her pregnancy. He was the one who left me that letter. I made it back to my house without anyone seeing my bare, late-night trek from the forest. Everyone was asleep. It was past midnight. I wondered how long it had been since I agreed to meet Darius downstairs. Ignoring the clock on the wall, I quietly ascended to my room. After slipping into a comfy t-shirt, I settled onto my bed, waiting patiently for Nixx’s return. We had important matters to discuss. I sighed with a mix of relief and anxiety. Just wanted to let you know that this chapter might not be my strongest. I’m feeling under the weather, so bear with me. We’ll get to the bott