#Chapter 244: Poisoned

Alexander’s POV “Looks like someone is ready for a nap.” Lilith scooped a fussing Lucien up into her arms and stood, patting his little back. “I’ll put him down, Alexander.” “Are you sure?” I stood from where I’d been kneeling on the floor, watching Lucien play with his blocks. “I can do it—” “You should rest.” Lilith offered me a wan smile. “You’ve been with him all day.” I wanted to argue, but the words wouldn’t come. I could only watch as Lilith carried my son out of the room. My son. The boy I loved so much—and who I wasn’t even allowed to be alone with these days. The moment they were gone, my heart sank. I slowly sat on the chair behind me, feeling a sudden emptiness in my chest where it should have been. I couldn’t even be trusted to be alone with my son because of that fucking thing in the corner. It had been there all day. Watching me with those black eyes. Sneering at me with those red lips and jagged teeth. Whispering heinous t